Abstract: A vehicle has on its top a moveable stowage comprising a longitudinal member 10 on which is Mounted a transmission means 11 driven by a motive force 12 and an attachment means 14 by which the stowed item 15 is attached to and moved on to and off the stowage, the longitudinal member 10, propelled by a second transmission means 18 powered by a second motive force 19, moves on a base member 16 that is pivotally attached to a mounting 17, a third motive force 21 causing the base member 16 to pivot about the mounting 17 the total combined movements transporting the stowed item to and from the access position shown to and from a stowage position on top of the vehicle.

Abstract: A moveable stowage for a ladder or other equipment on top of a vehicle comprises a stowage frame and an outer frame secured pivotally at its forward end. The moveable stowage may be releasably secured in the stowed position or held in an access position. The stowage frame is adapted to slide on at least one pivot assembly from a substantially horizontal stowed position to an access position, and the forward end of the stowage frame is pivotally connected to the outer frame in order to slide along the outer frame thus enabling the stowage frame to reach an access position approaching the vertical. Other embodiments are described, which assist in counter balancing the stowage frame.

Abstract: A moveable stowage for a ladder or other equipment on top of a vehicle comprises a stowage frame 10, an outer frame 11 secured pivotally 12 at its forward end, means (not shown) for releasably securing the stowage frame in the stowed position and stop means 13,14,15 and 16 to hold the stowage frame in an access position. The stowage frame 10 being adapted to slide on at least one pivot assembly 17, 18 from a substantially horizontal stowed position to an access position, and the forward end of the stowage frame 10 also being pivotally connected 19, 20 to the outer frame 11 so as to be able to slide along the outer frame thus enabling the stowage frame 10 to reach an access position approaching the vertical. Spring means (not shown) may be attached to the outer frame 11 to assist in counter balancing the stowage frame 10.