Folding step and decorative hitch cover

摘要

A generally square cross section support is configured to be received within the receptacle of a conventional trailer hitch of a vehicle. A step plate having a generally planar shape is pivotally secured to the outer end of the support and is pivotable between a raised or vertical orientation and a lowered or horizontal step providing orientation. An over-center spring mechanism is operative upon the step plate to provide stable step plate positioning in either of its two positions. In an alternate embodiment, a source of illumination which is operative in the lowered step providing position of the step plate is utilized.