Apparatus and Method for Loading and Unloading Cargo

A method for loading/unloading cargo from a cargo carrier utilizing an apparatus for securing a ramp to a cargo carrier having a receiver hitch and a loading surface, wherein said apparatus comprises (1) an engaging member configured to engage the receiver hitch of the cargo carrier, (2) a cross support attached to said engaging member, wherein said cross support has a plurality of adjustable mounting brackets mounted thereto, (3) at least two locking members, wherein said locking members are attached to opposite ends of said cross support and extend vertically therefrom, wherein each locking member has an aperture configured to slideably receive a ramp locking pin, and (4) a plurality of telescopic arms attached to said plurality of mounting brackets, wherein each said telescopic arm has an outer portion and an inner portion, wherein said outer portion has at least one set of apertures for slideably receiving a ramp locking pin, wherein said inner portion has at least one set of apertures for slideably receiving a ramp locking pin, wherein the inner portion is configured to attach to at least one ramp, wherein said ramp has at least one set of apertures for slideably receiving a ramp locking pin, said method comprising:

• (a) assembling the apparatus;
• (b) attaching the engaging member of said apparatus to the receiver hitch of said cargo carrier;
• (c) attaching at least one ramp to at least two of the plurality of telescopic arms;
• (d) positioning the top of the at least one ramp to the loading surface of the cargo carrier;
• and (e) securing at least one ramp locking pin through two telescopic arms.

A method for loading/unloading cargo from a cargo carrier utilizing an apparatus for securing a ramp to a cargo carrier having a receiver hitch and a loading surface, wherein said apparatus comprises (1) an engaging member configured to engage the receiver hitch of the cargo carrier, (2) a cross support attached to said engaging member, wherein said cross support has a plurality of adjustable mounting brackets mounted thereto, (3) at least two locking members, wherein said locking members are attached to opposite ends of said cross support and extend vertically therefrom, wherein each locking member has an aperture configured to slideably receive a ramp locking pin, and (4) a plurality of telescopic arms attached to said plurality of mounting brackets, wherein each said telescopic arm has an outer portion and an inner portion, wherein the outer portion has at least one set of apertures for slideably receiving a ramp locking pin, wherein the inner portion has at least one set of apertures for slideably receiving a ramp locking pin, wherein the inner portion is attached to at least one ramp, wherein said ramp has at least one set of apertures for slideably receiving a ramp locking pin, said method comprising:

• (a) attaching the engaging member of said apparatus to the receiver hitch of said cargo carrier;
• (b) removing the ramp locking pin;
• (c) lowering the ramps;
• (d) positioning the top of the at least one ramp to the loading surface of the cargo carrier;
• and (e) inserting ramp locking pin into the telescopic arms.