Mounting arrangement for a trailer coupling or a load bearer from a sheet metal panel

The carrier assembly (410) has a cross beam (411) which is connected to a side support beam (412) for supporting rear chassis (K) of a vehicle (F). The cross beam is arranged on a support portion (415) for supporting a trailer coupling (451). A metal sheet circuit board (461) is provided with a base portion (460) in which the cross beam and side support beams are integrally formed by a metal components (468) to form a housing (450) with the support portion for supporting the trailer coupling and load carrier coupling portion (M). An independent claim is included for method for manufacturing carriage assembly.