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A tailgating system for attachment to a transport vehicle includes a cabinet configured to include at least one of a refrigerator, a grill, a draft system, and a dry storage cabinet. A movable hitch assembly includes a hitch coupling configured to be coupled to a hitch ball connectable to the transp

A tailgating system for attachment to a transport vehicle includes a cabinet configured to include at least one of a refrigerator, a grill, a draft system, and a dry storage cabinet. A movable hitch assembly includes a hitch coupling configured to be coupled to a hitch ball connectable to the transport vehicle. The movable hitch assembly is configured to move the hitch coupling up and down relative to the cabinet to raise and lower the cabinet when the movable hitch assembly is coupled to the transport vehicle.

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1. A tailgating system for attachment to a transport vehicle, the tailgating system comprising: a cabinet configured to include a refrigerator, a draft system, and/or a dry storage cabinet; anda movable hitch assembly comprising a hitch coupling configured to be coupled to a hitch mount assembly con

1. A tailgating system for attachment to a transport vehicle, the tailgating system comprising: a cabinet configured to include a refrigerator, a draft system, and/or a dry storage cabinet; anda movable hitch assembly comprising a hitch coupling configured to be coupled to a hitch mount assembly connectable to the transport vehicle, wherein the hitch coupling is configured to move up and down relative to the cabinet to raise and lower the cabinet when the hitch assembly is coupled to the transport vehicle via the hitch mount assembly, wherein the hitch assembly comprises a linear actuator connected to the hitch coupling by a guide block, the guide block comprising a track wheel at each end, and each track wheel being received in a guide track attached to the cabinet. 2. A tailgating system according to claim 1, further comprising: an electric motor configured to drive the linear actuator. 3. A tailgating system according to claim 1, wherein the hitch mount assembly comprises a first elongated member configured for attachment to a hitch of the transport vehicle, and a second elongated member perpendicular to the first elongated member, the second elongated member having a first end a first distance from the first elongated member and a second end a second distance from the first elongated member, wherein the first distance is greater than the second distance. 4. A tailgating system according to claim 3, wherein the first and second ends of the second elongated member each comprise a connection point configured to receive the hitch coupling of the hitch assembly. 5. A tailgating system according to claim 3, further comprising: a securing sleeve configured to prevent movement of the tailgating system while the tailgating system is mounted to the hitch mount assembly and to the vehicle, wherein the securing sleeve is configured to receive the second elongated member of the hitch mount assembly and comprises at least one pair of opposed sleeve holes configured to align with at least one pair of hitch mount holes in the second elongated member, and the securing sleeve is connectable to the hitch mount assembly by aligning the at least one pair of opposed sleeve holes and the at least one pair of hitch mount holes with one another and inserting a pin through each aligned pair of opposed sleeve holes and pair of hitch mount holes. 6. A tailgating system according to claim 1, further comprising: a side table pivotably attached to the cabinet and movable from a first, stowed position adjacent the cabinet to a second, open position wherein the side table is flush with a counter top surface of the cabinet;a propping mechanism configured to maintain the side table in the second position; andat least one connection point configured to secure the propping mechanism to the cabinet, wherein the at least one connection point is configured to secure the propping mechanism to the cabinet when the side table is in the first position or the second position. 7. A tailgating system according to claim 1, further comprising: a grill, wherein the grill is movably mounted to the cabinet. 8. A tailgating system according to claim 7, wherein the grill comprises a bottom section comprising at least one burner and a hood pivotably attached to the bottom section, wherein the grill is movable via sliding shelf rails. 9. A tailgating system according to claim 8, further comprising a gas valve configured to connect the bottom section to a gas supply, wherein the gas valve is inaccessible when the bottom section is in a first position adjacent a side wall of the cabinet, and accessible when the bottom section is in a second position wherein the sliding shelf rails extend from the cabinet. 10. A tailgating system according to claim 9, wherein the cabinet comprises retaining tabs configured to prevent opening of the hood when the grill is in the first position. 11. A tailgating system according to claim 1, wherein when the cabinet is configured to include the dry storage cabinet, the dry storage cabinet comprises a latched door. 12. A tailgating system according to claim 1, wherein the draft system comprises a draft tower pivotably attached to the cabinet, the draft tower comprises a tower housing and a valve and a pour spout in the tower housing, and a portion of the draft tower is flush with a counter top of the cabinet in a closed position and perpendicular to the counter top in an open position. 13. A tailgating system according to claim 1, further comprising an electrical power source and at least one electrical outlet operatively connected to the electrical power source. 14. A tailgating system according to claim 1, wherein the cabinet is configured to include a refrigerator, a draft system, and a dry storage cabinet. 15. A tailgating system according to claim 1, wherein the cabinet includes ventilation structure. 16. A tailgating system according to claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of wheels. 17. A tailgating system according to claim 16, wherein the plurality of wheels are castor wheels. 18. A tailgating system for attachment to a transport vehicle, the tailgating system comprising: a cabinet including a refrigerator; anda movable hitch assembly comprising a hitch coupling configured to be coupled to a hitch mount assembly connectable to the transport vehicle, wherein the hitch coupling is configured to move up and down relative to the cabinet to raise and lower the cabinet when the hitch assembly is coupled to the transport vehicle via the hitch mount assembly,wherein the refrigerator comprises a refrigerated space that comprises a first space and a second space, wherein the first space is configured to store a keg and a pressurized canister and the second space is configured to support at least one shelf, further wherein the refrigerator comprises a first door and a second door configured to close the first space and the second space, respectively, wherein the first door is hinged to the cabinet along a first side and the second door is hinged to the first door along a second side of the first door that is opposite the first side,wherein the movable hitch assembly comprises a linear actuator,wherein the linear actuator is connected to the hitch coupling by a guide block, the guide block comprising a track wheel at each end, and each track wheel being received in a guide track attached to the cabinet. 19. A tailgating system according to claim 18, wherein the first door comprises at least one latch tab on the second side. 20. A tailgating system according to claim 19, further comprising at least one latch configured to releasably engage the latch tab to maintain the first door in a closed position in an engaged position and to allow opening of the first door in a disengaged position. 21. A tailgating system according to claim 18, wherein the cabinet is further configured to include a draft system and/or a dry storage cabinet. 22. A tailgating system for attachment to a transport vehicle, the tailgating system comprising: a cabinet including a draft system; anda hitch assembly comprising a hitch coupling configured to be coupled to a hitch mount assembly connectable to the transport vehicle,wherein the draft system comprises a tower pivotably mounted to the cabinet and a valve and a pour spout connected to the tower, and a portion of the draft system is flush with a counter top of the cabinet in a closed position and the portion of the tower extends above the counter top in an open position,wherein the hitch assembly is movable and comprises a linear actuator, andwherein the linear actuator is connected to the hitch coupling by a guide block, the guide block comprising a track wheel at each end, and each track wheel being received in a guide track attached to the cabinet. 23. A tailgating system according to claim 22, wherein the portion of the draft system is a side of the tower. 24. A tailgating system according to claim 22, wherein the hitch assembly further comprises an electric motor configured to drive the linear actuator. 25. A tailgating system according to claim 22, wherein the cabinet is further configured to include a refrigerator and/or a dry storage cabinet.