Abstract: A folding camp container is a vehicle-mounted hexahedral container including panels constituting the bottom and ceiling of the container and left and right side panels combined with the bottom and ceiling panels, in which at least one of the left and right side panels includes two or more divided panels which are extended horizontally and telescopically from the container. Each divided panel is combined with an adjacent panel in an unfolding structure by hinges, in which any one of the bottom and ceiling of the container is extended when the container is unfolded. One or more partitioning panels are combined with the side surface of the upper or lower surface of the unfolded divided panel in a folding and hinge structure, in which side walls extending the front and rear side panels of the container or partitioning the inner space thereof are formed when the container is unfolded. The divided panels are fixed on panels installed perpendicularly with the corresponding panels by cylinder-shaped connection rods.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a speaker for use with a recreational vehicle. The speaker is supported relative to the ceiling so as to extend through an aperture in the ceiling. The speaker has a central axis that is oblique relative to a lower surface of the ceiling.

Abstract: A full body slide out room assembly is comprised of a vehicle with stationary end modules, a stationary roof and a plurality of moveable room assemblies that consist of a telescoping roof, floor, anterior walls, and end walls. The sliding movement of each room is controlled by one or more linear drive mechanisms that are pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, or combination of two or more of these methods. Each moveable room is supported by a center or offset longitudinal truss or trusses below the floor level, and a plurality of guide rails and support rails located between the vehicle chassis and the moveable room. Polymer plates are installed between the support and guide rails.

Abstract: A system for providing an externally expandable enclosure in a recreational vehicle is disclosed. The expandable enclosure is operatively associated with an aperture formed in wall of the recreational vehicle, providing access to the enclosure from inside the vehicle. The enclosure includes a cover, having a plurality of sidewalls and a face wall, hinged in relation to the aperture such that the cover, when in a closed position, seals the aperture. The enclosure also includes an assembly, coupled to the cover, that is adapted to collapse and stow between the cover and the exterior surface of the recreational vehicle when the cover is closed, and provides an enclosed space accessible through the aperture when the cover is opened.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle (RV) with a central actuator that controls locking and unlocking of a plurality of access doors. Each of the access doors has a locking member that is interconnected to the central actuator. Thus, the central actuator may be configured to lock or unlock selected group of doors simultaneously. The central actuator is located inside the RV, and controlling input to the central actuator may be from a remote transmitter, or by direct manipulation of the central actuator. The locking members and the central actuator may be linked mechanically, electromagnetically, hydraulically, pneumatically, or in any number of ways. The central actuator advantageously permits an RV user to lock or unlock groups or all of the access doors simultaneously while inside the RV, or by using the remote transmitter.

Abstract: This patent describes a platform structure, which can be used either as a stand-alone unit, or as part of the body of a wheeled vehicle such as a trailer. As part of the body of a trailer its multipurpose feature allows the trailer to be easily converted into different modes of usage including: an extended platform, a flat-bed trailer with side walls, an open-top utility box trailer, or a compact highway trailer. The highway trailer, with a compactly collapsed body equipped with a cargo-rack, is intended to offer the best possible towing performance at highway speed. The cargo-rack has a screen enclosure for the containment of small or loose cargo items. When used as a stationary platform, said structure has a center portion with adjustable leg assemblies that can support and level the entire structure above the ground. Side sections are cantilevered on opposite sides of the center portion to form extensions to the main platform area.

Abstract: A service door assembly for a recreational vehicle including a sidewall defining an opening, the sidewall including an inner panel, an outer panel and a cavity therebetween filled with an insulation material. The service door assembly includes a door frame and a door. The door frame is adapted to be disposed in the opening. The door frame includes a plurality of integrally formed mounting tabs interconnected to a remainder of the frame through a living hinge. Each mounting tab is articulable between a first position and a second position such that in the second position a portion of the locking tab extends into the cavity of the sidewall. The door is mounted to the door frame. The door includes an inner member and an outer member connected with a securing arrangement integrally formed therewith. The securing arrangement includes an opening defined by the outer member of a pair of walls of the outer member and a mounting member integrally formed with the inner member.

Abstract: A full body slide out room assembly is comprised of a vehicle with stationary end modules, a stationary roof and a plurality of moveable room assemblies that consist of a telescoping roof, floor, anterior walls, and end walls. The sliding movement of each room is controlled by one or more linear drive mechanisms that are pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electromechanical, or combination of two or more of these methods. Each moveable room is supported by a center or offset longitudinal truss or trusses below the floor level, and a plurality of guide rails and support rails located between the vehicle chassis and the moveable room. Polymer plates are installed between the support and guide rails.

Abstract: In a vehicle of a size of approximately a one-box car, a camping car which can be used also for transportation such as regular commutation, shopping and so on based on the ability of setting up a portion or entirety of a roof portion of the vehicle higher than a normal running state for ensuring a life space within the vehicle.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle having a storage compartment in the subfloor area. The storage compartment is accessible via an access door positioned in outer housing of the recreational vehicle. A latching mechanism is mounted on the access door that secures the non-hinged corners, such as the bottom corners, when the access door is hinged at the top, so as to more securely latch the door. Force multiplier members are included in the latching mechanism such that greater force is applied to the securing members in response to user actuation of an external latch.

Abstract: A cableless extendable and retractable support system for raising and lower a structure that includes a base, a structure to be raised and lowered relative to the base, a plurality of telescopic assemblies coupled between the base and structure to be raised and lowered, a plurality of spring elements having ends that are coupled between the plurality of telescopic assemblies and a lift tube assembly, the lift tube assembly including a mechanism which, when activated, selectively extends or retracts each of the plurality of spring elements therefrom and a housing which encloses the entire mechanism that extends and retracts the plurality of spring elements. According to one embodiment, the mechanism that extends and retracts the plurality of spring elements includes a drive screw and a driven screw and a pair of opposed push blocks which are mounded on the drive and driven screws, the first ends of each of the plurality of spring elements being coupled to the pair of push blocks.

Abstract: A Comprehensive Modular RV Hybrid Electric Drive And Modular Construction System for recreational vehicles, including motorhomes, trailers, amphibious vehicles, and houseboats, and with full-length vehicle widening slide-outs.

Abstract: A cableless extendable and retractable support system for raising and lower a structure that includes a base, a structure to be raised and lowered relative to the base, a plurality of telescopic assemblies coupled between the base and structure to be raised and lowered, a plurality of spring elements having ends that are coupled between the plurality of telescopic assemblies and a lift tube assembly, the lift tube assembly including a mechanism which, when activated, selectively extends or retracts each of the plurality of spring elements therefrom and a housing which encloses the entire mechanism that extends and retracts the plurality of spring elements. According to one embodiment, the mechanism that extends and retracts the plurality of spring elements includes a drive screw and a driven screw and a pair of opposed push blocks which are mounded on the drive and driven screws, the first ends of each of the plurality of spring elements being coupled to the pair of push blocks.

Abstract: A unitized heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for ventilating and regulating the air temperature inside a motorhome. Air is drawn from inside the motorhome and is directed to a furnace and an air conditioning unit via a common air return. A filter is positioned within the common return. The HVAC unit is compact and adapted for placement below the living area of motorhome so as to reduce the noise inside the cabin generated by the HVAC system and to reduce the center of mass of the motorhome so equipped.

Abstract: A one-piece monocoque vehicle rooftop deck system for the top of a vehicle that includes furniture and safety handrails.

Abstract: A cableless extendable and retractable support system for raising and lower a structure that includes a base, a structure to be raised and lowered relative to the base, a plurality of telescopic assemblies coupled between the base and structure to be raised and lowered, a plurality of spring elements having ends that are coupled between the plurality of telescopic assemblies and a lift tube assembly, the lift tube assembly including a mechanism which, when activated, selectively extends or retracts each of the plurality of spring elements therefrom and a housing which encloses the entire mechanism that extends and retracts the plurality of spring elements. According to one embodiment, the mechanism that extends and retracts the plurality of spring elements includes a drive screw and a driven screw and a pair of opposed push blocks which are mounded on the drive and driven screws, the first ends of each of the plurality of spring elements being coupled to the pair of push blocks.

Abstract: A motor vehicle sidewall product for use in making a recreational vehicle includes a fiberglass sheet having first and second surfaces. A bonding sheet adheres to the second surface and such sheet comprises between 25% and 60% resin and between 75% and 40% paper. The bonding sheet may be a natural bonding sheet having, ideally, between 38% and 42% resin and between 62% and 58% paper. Or the bonding sheet may be a compressed bonding sheet made of two or more sheet components adhering together and comprising between 25% and 44% resin and between 75% and 56% paper, ideally between 40% and 42% resin and between 60% and 58% paper. Most preferably, the sidewall product is then rolled onto a storage roll. A method for making a motor vehicle sidewall product includes providing a fiberglass sheet having first and second surfaces, providing a bonding sheet of either of the types described above and adhering the bonding sheet and the second surface to one another.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle fire escape system for providing a user with a safe passage from the escape window to the ground includes a pair of tracks designed for coupling to a camper on an underside of an elevated compartment extending from the camper. A platform is slidably attached to the track for extending outwardly from the elevated compartment. A ladder is extended from the platform and is pivotable relative to the platform such that a distal end of the ladder is designed for positioning against a surface below the platform. The platform is positioned near an egress window of the camper such that the platform and ladder are designed for facilitating exit of a user through the egress window.

Abstract: A collapsible portable camper system for folding into a compact position during nonuse and for expanding into a spacious camper while positioned upon a pickup. The inventive device includes a first wall, a second wall attached to a floor, a pair of side walls, a first platform and a second platform pivotally attached to the side walls, a roof, a tarp attached to the roof, and an elevating structure that extends and retracts the roof. A plurality of support shafts are attached to the roof that are slidably attached to the first wall and the second wall, and that are mechanically coupled to the elevating structure. A plurality of rollers are preferably rotatably attached to the lower surface of the floor for allowing easy removal and insertion upon a conventional pickup. At least one netting is positioned within the tarp serving as a window for the invention. A crank handle is removably attachable to a crank sprocket that is positioned about a crank shaft that extends between the first wall and the second wall.

Abstract: A camper stand including a pair of elongated frame members mounted in parallel to the bottom of a camper. A pair of leg assemblies are pivotally supported intermediate the elongated frame members. Each leg assembly includes a crossbar, a pair of outer sleeves attached to the crossbar, and a pair of telescoping members with each telescoping member being positioned at least in part within a respective one of the outer sleeves. Each telescoping member has a plurality of holes, a selected one of which is engaged by a pin passing through the respective outer sleeve to fix the length of each leg. Each leg assembly is fixed in the extended position by a pair of detachable braces. The leg assemblies are folded to lie flat against the bottom of the camper to permit the camper to be mounted on the bed of a truck.

Abstract: A folding camping trailer having a folding step with an integrated storage compartment generally includes a trailer body defining a doorway opening, a platform having a first side and a second side and a storage compartment connected to the platform. At least one of the platform and storage compartment is pivotally secured to the trailer body such that when the platform is in a first position, the platform is received in the doorway opening, and when the platform is rotated to a second position, the second side of the platform defines a step positioned adjacent the trailer body. In the first position of the platform, the first side of the platform preferably lies substantially in a plane defined by an external surface of the trailer body and the storage compartment is accessible to users of the folding trailer. In the second position of the folding trailer the storage compartment is substantially inaccessible to users of the folding trailer.

Abstract: A multi-level recreational vehicle having a body chassis, with side walls, wherein the body chassis is supported on frame rails, wherein the recreational vehicle comprises a lower level having a floor and a ceiling, wherein the lower level floor has a walking portion proximate the frame rails; an intermediate level having a floor and a ceiling, wherein the intermediate level floor staggers with the lower level ceiling; and an upper level having a floor, wherein the floor comprises a deck for recreational or leisure purposes, including hot tubing. Peripherally bordering the upper level is a collapsible railing, wherein the collapsed railing is received by sleeves on or in the side walls of the recreational vehicle.

Abstract: A flexible plumbing assembly for use in a trailer with an extensible cabin having rigid plumbing that can be moved between a retracted position wherein the extensible cabin is substantially inside the trailer and an extended position wherein the extensible cabin is substantially outside the trailer. The flexible plumbing assembly comprising a flexible hose connecting the trailer rigid plumbing to the cabin rigid plumbing, a sliding guide for horizontally moving the connection of the flexible hose to the cabin rigid plumbing at a constant elevation relative to the cabin floor as the cabin rigid plumbing moves with the cabin between the extended and retracted positions, and hose guide for ensuring that material in the flexible hose moves in the proper direction as the cabin moves between the extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: A folding step (10) for a recreational vehicle (12 having an existing step (14)) at a side door (16). The folding step (10) comprises a tread (18) and a structure (20) for attaching the tread (18) to the existing step (14) with the tread (18) in front, between the existing step (14) and the ground (22). The transition from the ground (22) to the interior of the recreational vehicle (12) through the side door (16) is easier to negotiate by a person stepping up.

Abstract: A camper crank drive mechanism provides for the powered operation of the top erecting and retracting mechanism of a camper vehicle having a folding top. The present mechanism secures to the camper structure, and has an output shaft which engages the conventional crank input of the camper vehicle. The crank drive mechanism comprises a gear speed reduction unit, which reduces the input speed and multiplies the input torque considerably, in order to allow a relatively small and lightweight battery operated power tool (cordless electric drill, power screwdriver, etc.) to be used to operate the reduction mechanism. The mechanical advantage provided by the mechanism allows it to serve as a mechanical lock of the top erection and retraction mechanism, precluding inadvertent collapse of the top during the intermediate phase of the erection or retraction operation.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a camper on the bed of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a pair of laterally spaced and generally opposed stabilizers that are mounted adjacent respective side walls on the bed and have vertical, inwardly facing surfaces that are configured to engage the camper's side walls. Each stabilizer engages a respective one of the camper's side walls, and the stabilizers collectively define a mounting surface therebetween within which the camper is removably mounted and stabilized. The apparatus further includes a pair of guides for positioning the camper as the camper is mounted on the vehicle. Each guide extends at an angle generally upwardly and outwardly from the stabilizer and toward the side wall to which the stabilizer is adjacent to provide an angled surface that is configured to engage and direct the camper into the mounting surface between the stabilizers as the camper is mounted on the bed, even if the camper and the bed are originally slightly out of alignment.

Abstract: A flexible plumbing assembly is provided for use in a trailer with an extensible cabin having rigid plumbing that can be moved between a retracted position wherein the extensible cabin is substantially inside the trailer and an extended position wherein the extensible cabin is substantially outside the trailer. The flexible plumbing assembly comprises a flexible hose connecting the trailer rigid plumbing to the cabin rigid plumbing, a sliding guide for horizontally moving the connection of the flexible hose to the cabin rigid plumbing at a constant elevation relative to the cabin floor as the cabin rigid plumbing moves with the cabin between the extended and retracted positions, and a hose guide for ensuring that material in the flexible hose moves in the proper direction as the cabin moves between the extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: A movable table assembly for use in a recreational vehicle or the like and comprising a table blade and a mounting assembly therefor enabling said table blade to be extended and retracted and to be pivoted and rotated about vertical and horizontal axes as desired in order to bring said table blade from a stored position to any one of a plurality of desired positions for use and vice versa.

Abstract: A flexible plumbing assembly for use in a trailer with an extensible cabin having rigid plumbing that can be moved between a retracted position wherein the extensible cabin is substantially inside the trailer and an extended position wherein the extensible cabin is substantially outside the trailer. The flexible plumbing assembly comprising a flexible hose connecting the trailer rigid plumbing to the cabin rigid plumbing, a sliding arrangement for horizontally moving the connection of the flexible hose to the cabin rigid plumbing at a constant elevation relative to the cabin floor as the cabin rigid plumbing moves with the cabin between the extended and retracted positions, and a hose guiding arrangement for ensuring that material in the flexible hose moves in the proper direction as the cabin moves between the extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: A system or structure allowing conversion of the front area seating of a van to a dinette for two and/or four persons and to a single and/or double bed. The structures provided enable the front passenger seat to rotate 360 degrees and slide over a position adjacent to the driver seat which also can be rotated 360 degrees. The single seat directly behind the driver seat can be extended sideways to form a double seat. The table in between the front seats and seat directly behind these seats is cantilevered from a wall cabinet located below the window, which is located in the exterior sidewall directly behind the driver seat. This table is removable at will for storage in a coat closet or lowered to serve as a base for a single or double bed. The two part hinged front leaf may be folded back over the main rear leaf to allow ample space for the driver seat to slide back and forth on tracks when in the forward driving position.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for preventing leakage between the cabin of a pickup track and the boot of a camper shell installed thereon, the cabin and boot forming a joint therebetween. A magnetic boot umbrella, in the form of at least one length of magnetically attachable flashing, is attached to a substantially rear surface of the cabin of a pickup truck, and shields the cabin-boot joint. The magnetically attachable flashing comprises a flashing strip, which may be flexible or rigid, in operative combination with a magnet strip. Water or other fluids are precluded from intrusion between the cabin and the magnet strip by the intimate contact afforded therebetween by the flexible and conformable nature of the strip and the tenacity of its attachment to the cabin. A fluid traveling down the rear surface of the cabin is first diverted by the magnet strip over the flashing. The flashing then diverts the fluid over the boot-cabin joint to the body of the boot and thence away.

Abstract: A replacement hard-top for a convertible sport truck or utility vehicle. The replacement top has a lightweight shell member and has at least one channel dimensioned to receive the vehicle's factory installed weather-seal in a tight frictional fit in order to form a weather-tight junction between said top and said body. The replacement top also has at least one notch, carried by the rear panels of the shell member, that is dimensioned to receive the vehicle's tail-gate when said tail-gate is in a closed position thus forming a weather-tight junction between said top and said tail-gate. This allows the replacement top to be interchangeable with the soft convertible top without replacing the factory installed weather-seal.

Abstract: A truck bed canopy is arranged to include a plurality of parallel slide rails arranged for sliding reception within side wall rail members mounted to upper top walls of vehicular truck bed side walls. A lock pin is directed through the slide rail and associated companion side wall rail member to selectively secure the components together permitting ease of assembly and disassembly of the associated truck bed canopy relative to the truck bed.

Abstract: A modular support for providing a protective seal between guide rails and a truck accessory. The support comprising an elongated cross member having a substantially horizontal body portion and a latch portion. Modular support further comprising a pair of elongated longitudinal members including a horizontal body portion and a latch portion.

Abstract: A top opening apparatus for vehicles and vehicle enclosures such as pickup truck bed tops, which apparatus includes a pair of folding top panels longitudinally hinged to the vehicle or top for closing at a fold line which defines the top centerline of the vehicle or top. In open configuration the top panels pivot on the hinges into a substantially vertical, open configuration to facilitate loading and hauling of cargo which is taller or larger than the normal internal height of the vehicle or top. In a preferred embodiment the rear window assembly of the top opening apparatus is removable from the vehicle or top when the top panels are opened, to better facilitate loading and unloading of the cargo.

Abstract: A cover assembly for use on the bed of a pickup truck includes a rigid cover and a plurality of folding arms each attached to the pickup truck bed for raising and lowering the cover. A desk is attached to the underside of the cover. The desk is movable between a first folding storage position and a second unfolded extended position.

Abstract: A retractable handrail for use with a recreational vehicle comprising a handrail having a hand contacting surface on a top side thereof and a support body extending downward from the hand contacting surface. The support body includes a pivotal end and pivotal attachment structure which defines a rotational axis orthogonal with respect to the plane of rotation of the handrail. The handrail further includes first and second stops formed at the pivotal end for defining respective retracted and extended positions of the handrail. These respective stops are located on the support body on respective separate radii having a common length and origin extending from the rotational axis. A support base is provided having a mounting flange with a planer surface positioned parallel with the planer rotation of the handrail.

Abstract: An openable cover for a pickup truck body, or the like, that is rotatably operable about an internally mounted, stationary pivot means disposed adjacent the inside top, forward end of the cover so that the cover may be rotated about the pivot between open and closed positions with respect to the body through the use of suitable drive means disposed within and connected between the body and cover.

Abstract: A shower stall has a surrounding wall structure, and a movable closet compartment is mounted in the shower stall. An access opening in provided in a first wall portion of the shower stall, with the closest compartment being mounted in a recessed position within an opening in a second wall portion of the shower stall. Suspension apparatus movably connects the closest compartment to the shower stall whereby the closest compartment can be moved to an extended position protruding outwardly from the shower stall so that the shower stall is substantially free from the presence of the movable closest.

Abstract: A collapsible handrail apparatus is disclosed for being mounted on a wall structure adjacent a doorway. The handrail apparatus comprises mounting fixtures by which a handrail structure can be pivotally connected to the wall structure. A bracing bar is connected between the wall structure and a post member of the handrail structure. The handrail structure has a first collapsed position adjacent to the wall structure and a second extended position in which a handrail portion extends from the wall structure so as to be positioned for handrail support.

Abstract: A frameless truck cap lift door is disclosed having a concealed hinge structure and including a transparent window portion of generally uniform thickness having six holes, two of which extend along an upper edge thereof. There is a relatively rigid support bar having at least a pair of holes which are simutaneously alignable with the window holes. A pair of hinges are adapted to be fastened near an upper edge of the truck cap each hinge having a pivotable arm extending from the truck cap and terminating in an apertured flange. The spacing between the flanges when the hinges are fastened to the truck cap is substantially the same of the spacing between the holes in the support bar and the holes in the window whereby a pair of threaded fasteners may be passed each through the window, the support bar and one flange for securing the window pivotably to the cap.

Abstract: A self-contained temporary shelter comprising an expandable/collapsible sleeping compartment for use in conjunction with a vehicle is described. The temporary shelter is accessible through the interior rear of the vehicle. The sleeping compartment comprises a collapsible/extendable canopy covering and a collapsible/expandable support structure. Said compartment, during non-use, is collapsed and housed in a manually removable container and use thereof requires no material modification to the vehicle. Dust and rain covers are disclosed which attach to the vehicle and comprise protective enclosure for open portals of the vehicle. The sleeping compartment when in the as used, extended or open position is supported at the distal end by terrain engaging columns and defines a sleeping area.

Abstract: An arrangement for shifting a piece of furniture through an opening in a vertical partition, such as a wall of a vehicle includes a linkage system which maintains the orientation of the piece of furniture as it is moved between two extreme positions, wherein one of the positions is offset to be lower than the other position. When incorporated in a vehicle, the lateral offset between the two extreme positions is approximately equal to the height of the floor of the vehicle above a ground surface so that if the piece of furniture is a kitchen unit, such as a stove, its working surfaces will be at the same height for use inside the vehicle as when used in the outer position outside the vehicle.

Abstract: A foldable handrail assembly for use with an entrance in a wall of an enclosure such as a trailer or the like. The foldable handrail assembly includes a handrail which may be extended from and locked at an angle to the trailer wall for use with the entrance or retracted and folded flat against the wall for storage. The foldable handrail assembly includes the handrail, a first mounting bracket, a length adjustable brace, a stabilizer rod and a stabilizer rod mounting bracket. The stabilizer rod as well as the stabilizer rod mounting bracket may be mounted in either an upper or lower position with respect to the handrail to prevent interference with existing components of the wall.

Abstract: An enclosed fluid storage tank for a fold-down trailer or similar vehicle which is mounted on the vehicle frame and extends into the vehicle chassis. Preferably, the fluid storage tank is mounted over the vehicle axle member to minimize the effect of varying fluid level and weight on the towing characteristics of the vehicle. In certain preferred embodiments, the fluid storage tank is mounted entirely below the top surface of the vehicle chassis and below the vehicle floor. The fluid storage tank can be secured to the vehicle chassis along two longitudinally extending ledges between a floor covering and two removable secodary longtiudinal support members. A vertically offset portion in the bottom surface of the fluid storage tank provides clearance for the vehicle axle member and a clearance channel provides clearance for lifting mechanism cables which extend through the vehicle chassis.

Abstract: A length or runner of carpet is provided for an entrance to vehicular quarters such as a recreational vehicle. The carpet is fixed to a spindle which is carried in a housing secured to the vehicle adjacent a vehicle entrance. When the vehicle is at a desired site, the carpet is unwound and laid out over the ground in front of the entrance. A hand crank is employed to rotate the spindle for rewinding the carpet. An electric or spring motor may be optionally used to rewind the carpet. When used in conjunction with vehicular quarters having a folding stair frame, the housing is mounted to stair support rails.

Abstract: The body of a recreational vehicle (RV) is configured to have a stowage compartment within the body's interior but separate from the interior occupant space. The stowage compartment contains a tank which serves water use fixtures in the interior occupant space. The stowage compartment is disposed adjacent the sidewall of the RV body and an opening is provided through the sidewall from the stowage space to the exterior. This opening is closed by a door. When the door is open, the tank can pass through the opening into and out of the stowage space. The tank can be either a fresh water tank containing a supply of fresh water for use at sanitary fixtures in the RV or alternatively it can be a waste water tank of either the gray water or black water type which collects waste from the water use fixtures.

Abstract: A recreation vehicle cabinet has a table leaf extensible across the center aisle and a pair of seats swingable about the front corner posts of the cabinet into and out of the cabinet interior.

Abstract: A cap for a pick-up truck load bed, the bed having a floor and a pair of side walls extending longitudinally on each side of the long axis of the truck, said cap comprising a roof and a pair of side walls depending therefrom and extending longitudinally substantially coextensive therewith, said roof being split centrally longitudinally to provide substantially equal split halves, means for releasably securing the split sections of said roof along the central longitudinal split line and hinge means for pivoting the cap split halves to the side walls of the truck load bed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved shell-type pickup truck cap having a means for preventing damage to the cap when it is being installed on, or removed from, the bed of a pickup truck, or when said cap is being transported to or from storage. The cap comprises a substantially planar top, longitudinal sidewalls and a rear wall of a substantially inverted U-shaped configuration, which typically is or includes a hatch. An elongated support, or spacing bar, is provided to be rigidly positioned across the opposite internal bottom portions of the sidewalls. The support bar is suitably detachably secured to the bottom rear portions of each of the sidewalls to span the distance between the sidewalls and to substantially prevent inward or outward movement of the sidewalls. In this manner damage to the upper rear of the cap is prevented while the cap is being installed on, removed from, a pickup truck bed, or while the cap is being transported to or from storage.