Abstract: Configuration methods and systems include a smart vehicle router associated with router information stored in a router file in a cloud network, and a smart mobile device comprising a camera and software application tool. The router information includes a unique authentication certificate to permit a one-to-one pairing such that another pairing is not available. The configuration system is configured to read an image of an identification component associated with the smart vehicle router and the router information, apply an authentication algorithm to the image to provision the tool with the unique authentication certificate, authenticate the smart vehicle based on the image and authentication algorithm, pair the authenticated smart vehicle with the tool in the one-to-one pairing based on the unique authentication certificate and the router information, and automatically configure the tool on the smart mobile device to retrieve data associated with the authenticated smart vehicle.

Abstract: Control methods and systems including a smart vehicle, a smart mobile device including a processor, a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, and machine readable instructions stored in the memory that may cause a system to perform at least the following when executed by the processor: use the smart mobile device to automatically control functionality of smart features of the smart vehicle based on an applied control logic and environmental inputs and/or use the smart mobile device to automatically control a wireless routing selection between a local area network associated with the smart vehicle and a remote wide area network based on an application tool switch logic.

Abstract: A laminated panel is provided comprising a skeletal framework, foam core inserts, an impact resistant sheet, and a weather resistant sheet bonded together with adhesive. Recreational vehicles incorporating such panels are also contemplated, as are methods of making the composite laminated panel.

Abstract: A structural assembly for a recreational vehicle includes a first structural frame member and a second structural frame member with a side wall having a slot for receiving the side wall of the first structural frame member through a notch formed in the side wall and upper wall of the first structural frame member. The upper wall of the second structural frame member is located in the notch when the second structural frame member is engaged with the side wall of the first structural frame member with the slot.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle has a vehicle body having a slide-out receiving opening, a slide-out disposed in the slide-out receiving opening, the slide-out being movable between a retracted position and an extended position, and a support roller disposed between the vehicle body and the slide-out, the support roller having a base portion and a roller portion. The base portion of the support roller has a base, first and second flanges extending from the base, a slot being defined in each of the first and second flanges, and a pivot bolt supported by the slot. The pivot bolt interconnects the roller portion with the slots in the first and second flanges. The pivot bolt in a non-fixed state is slidable along the slots such that a distance between the base and the roller housing is adjusted.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle may include a chassis, at least one axle assembly, and a vehicle body. The vehicle body may be supported by the chassis. The axle assembly may be coupled to the chassis and may provide motive support and underbody clearance to the chassis. The chassis may include a plurality of longitudinal main rails that span at least a portion of a length of the recreational vehicle and define a length of at least one crawl space. The plurality of lateral crawl space cross members may extend between and interconnect the plurality of longitudinal main rails and define a width of the at least one crawl space. A floor of the recreational vehicle, the plurality of longitudinal main rails, and the plurality of lateral crawl space cross members may collectively define the at least one crawl space.

Abstract: Control methods and systems including a smart vehicle, a smart mobile device including a processor, a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, and machine readable instructions stored in the memory that may cause a system to perform at least the following when executed by the processor: use a software application tool of the smart mobile device to automatically control and monitor functionality of an internet of things (IOT) environment of the smart vehicle and to identify the smart vehicle type; autopopulate the software application tool with dynamic checklists based on the smart vehicle details; and utilize and/or modify the dynamic checklists during vehicle preparation, travel, and/or servicing based on dynamic IOT control features.

Abstract: A composite floor is provided comprising a skeletal framework, foam core inserts, an impact resistant sheet, and a weather resistant sheet bonded together with adhesive. Recreational vehicles incorporating such floors are also contemplated, as are methods of making the composite floor.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle has a vehicle body having a slide-out receiving opening, a slide-out disposed in the slide-out receiving opening, the slide-out being movable between a retracted position and an extended position, and a support roller disposed between the vehicle body and the slide-out, the support roller having a base portion and a roller portion. The base portion of the support roller has a base, first and second flanges extending from the base, a slot being defined in each of the first and second flanges, and a pivot bolt supported by the slot. The pivot bolt interconnects the roller portion with the slots in the first and second flanges. The pivot bolt in a non-fixed state is slidable along the slots such that a distance between the base and the roller housing is adjusted.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle may include a chassis, an axle assembly, a floor, and a vehicle body enclosing living quarters. A fluid storage vessel may be supported in the chassis. The chassis may include a first and a second longitudinal chassis member each having an upper and lower edge, and an inner and outer face. Cross members have a first and second ends connected to the first and second chassis member, respectively. The cross members have an upper and lower edges extending between the ends. The cross members have an end height at the ends and a midsection height that is greater than the end height. A transport area extends longitudinally between two cross members, transversely between inner faces of the longitudinal chassis members, and vertically between upper and lower edges of the cross members. The fluid storage vessel is disposed in the transport area.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle may include a chassis, at least one axle assembly, and a vehicle body. The vehicle body may be supported by the chassis. The axle assembly may be coupled to the chassis and may provide motive support and underbody clearance to the chassis. The chassis may include a plurality of longitudinal main rails that span at least a portion of a length of the recreational vehicle and define a length of at least one crawl space. The plurality of lateral crawl space cross members may extend between and interconnect the plurality of longitudinal main rails and define a width of the at least one crawl space. A floor of the recreational vehicle, the plurality of longitudinal main rails, and the plurality of lateral crawl space cross members may collectively define the at least one crawl space.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle includes a convertible furniture system positioned in a storage area. The convertible furniture system includes a lift system, attachment hardware, and a convertible furniture piece. The lift system includes a platform movably coupled to a set of rails and movable along a length of the rails. The convertible furniture piece includes a pair of side support frames each pivotally attached to a base frame to pivot between a countertop configuration and a bed configuration, and a countertop attached to the side support frames. In the countertop configuration, the side support frames extend from the base frame to support the countertop above the base frame. In the bed configuration, the side support frames extend from the base frame to define a planar surface. The attachment hardware permits selective attachment of the convertible furniture piece to the platform when the convertible furniture piece is in the bed configuration.

Abstract: A structural panel for a recreational vehicle includes a plurality of layers laminated together to form a lamination. The lamination forms an outer surface of the structural panel, which is configured to form a sidewall, a ceiling, or a floor of the recreational vehicle when mounted in the recreational vehicle relative to the vehicle chassis. The structural panel further includes an image that is formed on or in one of the plurality of layers in or internal to the structural panel and which is visible at the outer surface. The image is in a location that is in a known fixed registry with a structural reference, such as the outer perimeter, of the structural panel prior to the panel being mounted in the recreational vehicle wherein the location of the image is known relative to the structural reference of the structural panel.

Abstract: A composite floor is provided comprising a skeletal framework, foam core inserts, an impact resistant sheet, and a weather resistant sheet bonded together with adhesive. Recreational vehicles incorporating such floors are also contemplated, as are methods of making the composite floor.

Abstract: A trailed vehicle comprises a cargo area, a wheeled axle assembly supporting the cargo area, a hitch assembly configured to secure the trailed vehicle to a tow vehicle, and a weight sensing system comprising a weight processing module and a user interface. The weight processing module comprises a processor and non-transitory computer readable storage comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the weight processing module to execute an axle-specific vehicle weight determination, an axle-specific vehicle weight display presented at the user interface, a hitch-specific vehicle weight determination, a hitch-specific vehicle weight display presented at the user interface, a hitch-specific weight percentage determination, a hitch-specific weight percentage display presented at the user interface, a total weight determination, a total weight display presented at the user interface, an available cargo weight determination, and an available cargo weight display presented at the user interface.