Abstract: A hitch for coupling a trailer to a towing vehicle includes a first coupling means for coupling with the trailer at a pivot point and a second coupling means for coupling with the trailer at a towing point. A displacing means is responsive to pivoting of the trailer with respect to the towing vehicle to move the hitch and the pivot point on the towing vehicle toward the rear of the vehicle when turning is effected and to move the hitch and the pivot point on the towing vehicle just forward of the vehicle's rear axle during normal longitudinal movement of the towing vehicle and trailer. The second coupling means is capable of transferring at least the majority of the towing force between the towing vehicle and the trailer.

Abstract: An awning extension and retraction apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is adaptable to being powered by an electrical motor if desired. Left and right support arms are carried by a low position on a supporting wall, and provide telescoping inner and outer support arms. These arms move from a vertical orientation when the awning is retracted, to an angular position when the awning is extended. Hinged left and right rafter arms are carried by an upper position on a supporting wall, and provide an inner rafter arm adjacent to the supporting wall, and an outer rafter arm connected to a roller tube supporting the awning fabric. The inner and outer rafter arms are connected at a mid-point by an elbow joint allowing them to extend from a folded position when the awning is retracted to an extended, locked position when the awning is extended.