An apparatus and method to facilitate the connection and disconnection of a towed vehicle (trailer, implement of husbandry, sled, industrial conveyance, etc.) to a towing vehicle. The apparatus provided has a power unit attached to one end of a flexible material line. At the opposite end of this line is a member designed to engage a complimentary member mounted on the towing vehicle. The line passes through an apparatus designed to govern and direct the energy from the power unit in such a way as to execute complete control of the ranges, degrees and extents of motion of the trailer coupler until it completely encompasses the ball.