Abstract: A toy hauler recreational vehicle includes a first area having a first floor located at a first level, a second area having a second floor located at a second level that is lower than the first level, and a third area having a third floor located at a third level that is higher than the second level. The second area is positioned between the first area and the third area. The recreational vehicle also includes a garage area with a garage floor located at a fourth level that is lower than the third level. The garage area includes a ceiling that is movable between a lower height and an upper height. The recreational vehicle also includes a bed positioned above the ceiling and that is movable between a lowered position and a raised position.

Abstract: A speaker grill has a size and a shape that can be determined regardless of a size of a speaker body disposed inside a vehicle seatback. In the seatback, a speaker is secured to a speaker bracket. A flexible urethane segment and a cover, each of which includes an opening, are disposed on the front side of the seatback. A rigid urethane segment is disposed on a wall of the opening to surround the opening. A speaker grille over a front surface of the speaker is firmly inserted in the rigid urethane segment.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle includes first, second and third living areas, each having a floor, and a garage located below the third living area. A bed is located in the third living area and is moveable between a lowered position and a raised position. The garage has an adjustable height defined by a distance between a garage floor and a ceiling. The adjustable height is greater when the bed is in the raised position than the adjustable height in the lowered position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-level motorhome with, on the lower level: a receptacle for a car, accessed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the motorhome; and, on the upper level: two independent living areas. One is at the front, with three slide-outs, two of them right above the car receptacle, served by a staircase and an elevator car that goes right down to the ground, and adapted to accommodate four people enjoying a living room that can be converted into a room with twin beds closed off by rigid partitions. One is at the rear, used as a cabin to house a two-person crew, served by an independent staircase. The motorhome according to the invention is adapted for land tours for four individuals who wish to have use of a car and elevator, and to leave all the operating logistics to a crew. It is particularly suited to time-sharing and rental.

Abstract: A system is disclosed having a primary vehicle and a secondary vehicle that is carried by the primary vehicle when not in use. The system further includes at least one of an immobilizing device to immobilize the primary vehicle if the secondary vehicle is removed from the primary vehicle, a data storage device for storing information regarding usage of the primary and secondary vehicles, a user interface device for displaying information regarding usage of the primary and secondary vehicles, and a user prompt for providing information regarding potential opportunities for use of the secondary vehicle to encourage usage of the secondary vehicle and lower CO2 emissions.

Abstract: A cabin of a mobile home or other transport vehicle is provided with an internal living space adapted to minimize the space of furniture and beds during transport such that a small automobile may be received within the living space. In a set-up configuration and the automobile removed, beds can be deployed externally to the living space by a system of hinged panels attached to the side of the cabin. Furniture may also be rearranged within the interior of the cabin or mobile home on floor tracks.

Abstract: A method of equipping a vehicle (10), of the sports utility vehicle, van, or minivan type, with accessories which enables 2 adults to camp in the vehicle. This invention includes equipping vehicles designs that have been manufactured for several years as well as future new designs wherein several features can be designed into the vehicles to make ventilation (86) that is rain and insect proof, provide window covers (58, 60, 62, 64) for total privacy that can be easily installed and removed, as well as interface panel designs (252, 254, 256) that make connecting to external appliances easier and more robust. Bathing (18-24, 274, 286) and cooking with electric appliances on dash-mounted shelf (306) are also functions addressed. All accessories can be installed and removed quickly and do not permanently modify the vehicle.

Abstract: A camping system convertible between a transporting configuration and a camping configuration. The system includes a large storage compartment to allow storage of large items such as all terrain vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and other large items even when in the compact transporting configuration. The system includes side walls that pivot upward and outward to create side compartments for sleeping or other uses.

Abstract: A motorized recreational vehicle of unibody construction having at least one expandable living compartment with flush floor and full ceiling and an disposed within the body of the vehicle, a storage area or garage disposed within the vehicle body between the bottom and the floor and accessible through the openable rear end, an integral heat exchanging climate control system, a retractable exterior entrance stair, pneumatically actuated components, and deformable members.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a cargo area which is configured to receive an off-road vehicle. The vehicle may include a bed which moves vertically between a use position and a stowed position. The vehicle may also include a seating unit which moves vertically between a use position and a stowed position. The vehicle may also include another item which moves vertically between a use position and a stowed position. The another item may include an article of furniture, an appliance, a storage unit, or a sink.

Abstract: A versatile equipment-hauling expandable shelter is disclosed configured to both provide shelter and store, transport, and launch equipment, such as motorized toys, military equipment, tools, and the like. The equipment-hauling expandable shelter includes a chassis and a shelter attached to the chassis, such as one of a tent, a container, and a cover. The shelter is configured to be stowed on the chassis at a small exterior profile size with a maximum equipment/storage volume and erected on or around the chassis into a spacious shelter with more than double the volume of the equipment/storage volume. The center roof section rises automatically by lift assemblies to provide adequate head room for standing. Drop assemblies allow for solid/sealed wheel fenders and solid inner side panel extensions which in turn provide for a continuous floor and ramps. Portable interior components provide changeable/versatile interior configurations.

Abstract: This invention relates to Recreational Vehicles (RVs) such as motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth-wheel type camper trailers. The invention provides for a Recreational Vehicle configured with an integrated open-top cargo bed or pickup bed for carrying a wide variety of external loads, located in a portion of the aft end of the RV.

Abstract: A structure is described which includes a system having a support member and a toothed wheel which cooperate with each other to vertically move a bed.

Abstract: The invention is a toy-hauling tent trailer, designed to store, transport, and launch motorized toys such as jet skis, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles. The invention comprises a trailer chassis and a tent attached to the chassis. The tent is designed to be stowed on the chassis and erected on or around the chassis. The tent includes an interior space for containing toys in both the stowed and erected positions of the tent. Roof and floor extensions unfold to increase the interior space when the tent is erected. The center section of roof raises to provide adequate head room for standing. The floor has integral tie-down strips that also serve as flooring supports. In both the folded and unfolded state, the interior space is ventilated and drained to the outside.

Abstract: A portable motor-vehicle workshop has a plurality of rigid rectangular I-beam reinforced floor panels, bolts securing the floor panels together to form a planar horizontal floor, and a plurality of portals each having a pair of spaced vertical lower posts having lower ends secured to the floor, respective angled connector beams extending inward and upward at acute angles from upper ends of the lower posts, respective upper posts extending vertically from upper ends of the angled beams, and a horizontal connector beam extending between upper ends of the respective upper posts. A plurality of panels are bolted to the posts and beams of the portals and enclose a space above the floor. A lift on the floor can raise a vehicle up between the upper posts.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a recreational vehicle is provided including a loading ramp assembly. The loading ramp assembly comprises first and second loading ramp panels, first, second, third, and fourth pairs of cable supports, a cable drive assembly, a load cable, and a cable linkage assembly. The first loading ramp panel is secured proximate the bottom portion of the access opening so as to pivot relative thereto. The second loading ramp panel is secured proximate the second transverse edge of the first panel so as to permit the second panel to pivot relative to the first panel. The cable drive assembly includes a drive cable and a cable translation mechanism. The load cable is secured between the respective ones of a pair of cable supports secured to the second panel.

Abstract: A camper/trailer combination including an anterior camper having bedspace, kitchenspace and livingspace, mounted on a wheeled frame which includes a posterior boat or utility trailer. The combination is suitably adapted for towing by a pickup truck, automobile or other vehicle which has a conventional bumper or "gooseneck" trailer hitch mechanism. In one embodiment the utility trailer is adapted for carrying a boat and in another embodiment the utility trailer is modified to define a utility trailer for all terrain vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles and the like.

Abstract: A trailer arranged for transport and for use as a dwelling is provided to include a framework having a housing mounted thereon, with the housing including a door assembly extending between the side walls of the housing pivotally mounted to the framework to permit loading of components within the trailer structure. The roof of the housing is arranged for extension relative to the housing for use as a dwelling.

Abstract: A trailer for use in moving home furnishings and an automobile which is capable of being effectively and safely towed by a lightweight truck such as a pickup truck. The trailer is especially useful when an individual or family is moving from one location to another and includes a large interior storage space for various home furnishings and the like and an exterior storage space to receive an automobile on an upwardly facing, inclined surface at the rear of the trailer. The interior space includes access doors and the inclined surface is recessed below the top wall of the trailer and provided with tiedowns to securely anchor an automobile in position thereon with ramps being provided to enable the automobile to be driven on to the inclined surface. Storage is provided for the ramps which are also used to facilitate loading and unloading of home furnishings in relation to the interior storage space.

Abstract: A combination purpose recreational vehicle having a living quarters section and an integral enclosed storage section for carrying smaller all terrain vehicles and the like. The living quarters section adjoins and extends over the enclosed storage section with provision for interior access between the two sections. The vehicle storage section has two opposing access doors located transversely which may be used as loading ramps when fully open and lowered to the ground. Recreational vehicles may be loaded, positioned and secured by appropriate methods or unloaded simultaneously when both doors are open.

Abstract: A collapsible camping trailer or camper having a horizontal top panel which serves as the ceiling of the camper in the opened position and as a flat storage bed when the camper is in the collapsed position. A rigid front panel is pivotally affixed at its upper end to one edge of the top panel and has tracking members at its lower end received by a pair of channels in the camper floor. The rigid front panel collapses from a vertical position when the trailer is opened to a horizontal collapsed position between the camper floor and the top panel which also collapses, when in the closed storage position. There are corner supports affixed to another edge of the top panel which also pivot between opened and closed positions to add structural stability to the camper when in the opened position. The top panel also can be provided with guide ways which can be used as a storage bed for two-wheeled vehicles when the camper is in the collapsed storage position.

Abstract: A trailer assembly is disclosed for transporting two vehicles. The trailer has an open-ended frame supported by at least two independent wheels so that one vehicle is merely towed and not supported by the trailer and the second vehicle is loaded on the trailer above the first vehicle and supported by the trailer's wheels.