The present invention relates to a connection device for a pannier for a vehicle and a pannier having such a connection device. The connection device includes a pivotable support member having an attachment arrangement for attaching to the vehicle. The pivotable support member is adapted to be pivoted between an attachment position, in which the attachment arrangement is exposed for attachment to the vehicle, and a concealed position. The present invention provides a connection device having an attachment arrangement. The attachment arrangement can be displaced so as not to interfere with objects, e.g., getting snared or caught.

The present invention relates to a connection device for a pannier for a vehicle and a pannier having such a connection device. The connection device includes a pivotable support member having an attachment arrangement for attaching to the vehicle. The pivotable support member is adapted to be pivoted between an attachment position, in which the attachment arrangement is exposed for attachment to the vehicle, and a concealed position. The present invention provides a connection device having an attachment arrangement. The attachment arrangement can be displaced so as not to interfere with objects, e.g., getting snared or caught.

A rear seat latch release device is easily installed to a portion of a rear seat holding mechanism so the rear seat can be released and more effectively folded down. The rear seat latch release device is specifically designed to surround the factory latch, and allow a pull strap to be added, which can more easily and effectively operate the rear seat latch. Components of the rear seat latch release device are designed to easily cooperate with several variations in the factory latch, thereby allowing installation in many different situations.

A rear seat latch release device is easily installed to a portion of a rear seat holding mechanism so the rear seat can be released and more effectively folded down. The rear seat latch release device is specifically designed to surround the factory latch, and allow a pull strap to be added, which can more easily and effectively operate the rear seat latch. Components of the rear seat latch release device are designed to easily cooperate with several variations in the factory latch, thereby allowing installation in many different situations.

A hitch assembly to hoist a machine having at least one wheel rim includes a mounting flange configured to be disposed on an outer face of the wheel rim; and a hitch protruding from the mounting flange and extending longitudinally away from the outer face of the wheel rim. The hitch assembly further includes an elongated receiver component selectively coupled to the hitch, the receiver component having a first end adapted to releasably engage with the hitch; and a hook element rotatably coupled to a second end of the receiver component, the hook element being configured to rotate about the receiver component.

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an automobile accessory comprising first and second attachment means configured to engage with attachment locations provided on an automobile to mount the accessory to the automobile, wherein: the first attachment means comprises a first fixing element configured to engage with a first attachment location on a roof of the automobile, and the second attachment means comprises a second fixing element configured to engage with a second attachment location on a side of the automobile at or above a waistline of the automobile such that the accessory, when mounted to the automobile, is mounted on the side of the automobile.

A multipurpose rail system is described. Embodiments of the multipurpose rail system can include, but is not limited to, one or more rails and one or more accessories configured to removably couple to the one or more rails. The one or more rails are configured to be secured to a variety of different objects and provide a means for attaching an accessory proximate the object. For instance, a rail may be coupled to a side of a recreational vehicle so that kitchen accessories may be removably secured to the side of the recreational vehicle.

A multipurpose rail system is described. Embodiments of the multipurpose rail system can include, but is not limited to, one or more rails and one or more accessories configured to removably couple to the one or more rails. The one or more rails are configured to be secured to a variety of different objects and provide a means for attaching an accessory proximate the object. For instance, a rail may be coupled to a side of a recreational vehicle so that kitchen accessories may be removably secured to the side of the recreational vehicle.

An underbody storage box assembly mountable beneath a vehicle body includes a storage box mountable to the underbody of the vehicle body, the storage box having a leading face and a trailing face in the direction of travel of the vehicle. The assembly is provided with a pair of like-configured aerodynamic caps, one mounted at the leading face of the storage box and the other mounted at the trailing face of the storage box. Each of the aerodynamic caps includes opposite side panels, each having a substantially triangular shape with a rear edge abutting the storage box, a base edge that is substantially perpendicular to the rear edge, and a front edge that is arranged at an acute angle relative to the base edge. A front panel is connected between the opposite side panels at the front edge.

An underbody storage box assembly mountable beneath a vehicle body includes a storage box mountable to the underbody of the vehicle body, the storage box having a leading face and a trailing face in the direction of travel of the vehicle. The assembly is provided with a pair of like-configured aerodynamic caps, one mounted at the leading face of the storage box and the other mounted at the trailing face of the storage box. Each of the aerodynamic caps includes opposite side panels, each having a substantially triangular shape with a rear edge abutting the storage box, a base edge that is substantially perpendicular to the rear edge, and a front edge that is arranged at an acute angle relative to the base edge. A front panel is connected between the opposite side panels at the front edge.