Patent attributes
A trailer hitch with safety arm preferably includes a ball mount member, a hitch insert projection and a safety arm. The ball mount member preferably includes a ball leg and an insert leg. The ball leg extends forward and substantially horizontal from a bottom of the insert leg. A hitch ball hole is formed through the ball leg to receive a hitch ball. The hitch insert projection extends rearward and substantially horizontal from the insert leg. The hitch insert projection is preferably a square tube that has an outer perimeter, which is sized to be received by a female hitch receiver. A safety yoke is formed on an upper and front portion of the insert leg. The safety arm is retained in the yoke with a removable fastener and a quick release pin device. The safety arm pivots relative to the insert leg with the removable fastener.