Abstract: A retractable awning for attachment to a structure, such as the side of a recreational vehicle, is provided. The awning includes a shade adapted to be moved from a furled position in which the awning is secured adjacent to the vehicle to an unfurled position in which the shade provides protection from sun and rain. The awning has an upper rafter bar and a lower upright support and a locking structure for locking the rafter bar in an extended position. This locking structure can be remotely released through the use of a release arm. The awning also includes a locking structure for locking the rafter bar to the upright support. This locking structure includes a locking pin located on the rafter bar and a locking keeper slidably mounted on the upright. The upright comprises a first channel member slidably mounted within a second channel member through the use of a slider structure. The slider structure comprises a low friction surface, such as an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene material.

Abstract: A portable tent-like shelter comprises an open frame made of tubular elements which slip fit together to form a roof portion. The frame has four elongated legs extending downwardly from the corners to cause the frame to be free-standing. A fabric cover is placed over the roof portion of the frame and the cover has boxed ends and sides which extend downwardly from the roof portion of the open frame. Elongated, narrow, fabric leg panels are attached to the fabric cover at each of its corners and extend downwardly along the legs of the frame. The leg panels are releasably attached to the legs at the lower ends to place tension through the leg panels to the cover to hold it in place on the frame.