Abstract: A shipping container can be extended in height when not in transit and is capable of being transported in carriers having limited cargo capacity such as cargo military support helicopters. There is further provided a collapsible portable containerized shelter which can be extended in height when not in transit and which is capable of being transported in carriers having limited cargo capacity such as cargo military support helicopters.

Abstract: A Roof Top Rig is a kit which permits a user to erect a tent upon the top of a utility trailer. The device also provides for at least one fold down bed, at least one fold down table, at least one flip down seat and a portable solar panel. A plurality of electrical generation devices, household convenience devices, and plurality of electrical outlet and wireless communication systems may be included.

Abstract: A shelter system configured to removably couple with a vehicle. The shelter system includes a top portion and a bottom portion that are slidably coupled such that the top and bottom portions are operable to assume a collapsed configuration with the top and bottom portions nested together with a shelter cabin having a first volume. The shelter system is also configured to assume an extended configuration having the top portion extending upward with the shelter cabin having a second volume that is greater than the first volume.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are generally related to a mobile shelter, and more particularly to a movable storage container that converts into a shelter adequate for protection of its occupants against the elements, and optionally converts into a collapsed configuration suitable for transportation.

Abstract: A shelter system configured to removably couple with a vehicle. The shelter system includes a top portion and a bottom portion that are slidably coupled such that the top and bottom portions are operable to assume a collapsed configuration with the top and bottom portions nested together with a shelter cabin having a first volume. The shelter system is also configured to assume an extended configuration having the top portion extending upward with the shelter cabin having a second volume that is greater than the first volume.

Abstract: A combination camp and utility trailer is disclose comprising a trailer frame having a trailer floor, and a first and second trailer side extending longitudinally along opposing sides of the trailer floor. A first and second bed support are detachably carried by the first and second trailer sides. A pair of front pivotal gates and a pair of rear pivotal gates are carried by the first and second trailer sides at the front and rear of the trailer. The front and rear pivotal gates pivot approximately 180° to locate beneath the first and second bed supports in the pivot position. The first and second bed supports may be removed and stored to provide a utility space in a utility trailer configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a camping vehicle (150) comprising at least one vehicle wall (155), a tent construction (101) that can be folded out and has at least one individual tent wall (102), which can be converted from a stored state into an erected state and a frame construction (103). The vehicle wall or walls (155) and the tent wall or walls (102), in a design in which they adjoin one another, together form part of a delimiting wall construction, which when erected defines at least one single internal habitable area of the camping vehicle. The delimiting wall construction is provided with an inflation connection (104) and closing means (105, 106) that close respective openings (107, 117) for the habitable area or areas. According to the invention, the delimiting wall construction is designed in such a way that it can be inflated with the closing means closed from the stored state into an inflation state that temporarily occurs during the erection of the tent construction.

Abstract: An aerodynamic nose cone front trailer that uses a topographical view for reference extending the trailer front all the way to the hitch. The trailer design reduces wind resistance while improving the fuel economy and improving the handling.

Abstract: A expandable camping and cargo trailer features at least one fold-out bunk mounted at a side wall of the trailer. The frame of the trailer is designed to support the weight of the bunk when folded out and carrying a load. In certain versions, the frame members of the side wall frame are doubled or tripled in order to provide sufficient strength and rigidity to the side wall. The trailer is sufficiently light to be pulled by most cars and light trucks, while also providing sufficient storage space for motorcycles, ATVs, and the like.

Abstract: A system for securing a cover to a panel door of a recreational vehicle, the cover typically being a tent, as well as the resultant living space extension for the vehicle. An elongated, rigid extrusion is secured peripherally to the panel door, and an elongated channel is shaped to fit in a cavity of the extrusion and be retained in place, with the channel being stitched to the bottom skirt of the cover. With the channel engaged on the extension, the cover is retained essentially permanently in engagement on the panel door.

Abstract: A travel trailer is provided. The travel trailer may include first and second bed platforms. The platforms are capable of being positioned in a travel configuration for use during transport of the travel trailer. A camping pod is included that has tent fabric. The camping pod is capable of being positioned in a travel configuration in which the camping pod is located above the first bed platform and the second bed platform when the platforms are positioned in the travel configuration. Also, the first bed platform and second bed platform are capable of being positioned in a camping configuration for use when the tent fabric is positioned to form a tent.

Abstract: A travel trailer is provided. The travel trailer may include a camping pod that contains tent fabric. The travel trailer may also have a telescoping member that is configured for raising and lowering the camping pod.

Abstract: A camper trailer or caravan (10) includes a chassis (12) adapted to be attached to, and towed behind a motor vehicle (11). A housing (21) is mounted on the chassis (12) and defines a main chamber including a peripheral wall. The chassis (12) is short in length and about the same width as the towing vehicle (11) with the wheels (19) located adjacent the rear end of the chassis (12), and the housing (21) is adapted be opened such that panels (41) folded inside the housing when in the closed configuration are adapted to form annex chambers (42, 43) when in the open configuration when the camper trailer (10) is being used for camping and the like. A sleeping chamber (23) associated with the main chamber extends outside the peripheral walls of said camper trailer when required. Preferably there is a kitchen chamber and a bedding chamber within the housing of the camper trailer.

Abstract: A portable, highway legal truck tent made of steel tubing, having a durable cover, and containing two built-in bench seats is disclosed. The truck tent assembles within thirty minutes and once on a truck, it requires no disassembly/reassembly. Because of its durability, the cover will not flutter when driving at fast speeds. The construction/design of the metal tubing frame allows campers to drive to their destinations with the tent already assembled. The mobile tent can remain on the truck bed or be placed on the ground. The frame has poles that extend into the truck bed and lock on the truck tie downs, which are in the form of clamps that hook under the lip of the truck bed. Interlocking pins in the frame of the bench seat allow for enlargement of the bench seat to adjust to varying lengths and widths of different trucks.

Abstract: An extendable and retractable enclosure provides an additional storage or work area in a structure which has a limited amount of available space, such as a motor home or trailer. The enclosure is installed in an opening, such as for a window, and can be selectively moved to an extended position where the enclosure extends outside the structure, or to a retracted position where the enclosure is positioned inside the structure. Two spaced apart swing arms pivotally mount the enclosure to the structure, and allow the enclosure to be selectively moved to the extended or retracted positions.

Abstract: A camper-utility trailer assembly has a convertible trailer and at least one enclosure structure communicating therewith. The convertible trailer is convertible between a stowed configuration and a set-up configuration. In at least one of the configurations, the convertible trailer has at least one flexible shelf extending laterally therefrom. The flexible shelf is adapted and configured to be rollingly collapsed down e.g. for stowage in a receptacle beside the outer surface of a sidewall of the convertible trailer. The at least one enclosure structure can generally overlie the convertible trailer and flexible shelf and/or can generally overlie a portion of the ground adjacent the convertible trailer.

Abstract: The present invention features a combination utility/camper tow trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or position via first and second configurable panel members. In the first utility functioning position, the combination utility/camper tow trailer is capable of supporting and carrying a load atop the panel members, while simultaneously providing storage in the trailer bed below. In the second utility functioning configuration, the trailer is configured to increase the volume of the interior storage portion of the trailer bed by positioning first and second configurable panel members in an upward extending manner.

Abstract: The present invention features a combination utility/camper trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or position via means for repositioning, which allows first and second configurable panel members to be relocated or repositioned between these positions. In the first utility functioning position, the combination utility/camper trailer is capable of supporting and carrying a load atop the panel members, while simultaneously providing storage in the trailer bed below. In the second utility functioning configuration, the trailer is configured to increase the volume of the interior storage portion of the trailer bed by positioning first and second configurable panel members in an upward extending manner.

Abstract: A portable, highway legal truck tent made of steel tubing, having a durable cover, and containing two built-in bench seats is disclosed. The truck tent assembles within thirty minutes and once on a truck, it requires no disassembly/reassembly. Because of its durability, the cover will not flutter when driving at fast speeds. The construction/design of the steel tubing frame allows campers to drive to their destinations with the tent already assembled. The mobile tent can remain on the truck bed or be placed on the ground. The frame has poles that extend into the truck bed and lock on the truck tie downs, which are in the form of clamps that hook under the lip of the truck bed. Interlocking pins in the frame of the bench seat allow for enlargement of the bench seat to adjust to varying lengths and widths of different trucks.

Abstract: A lock assembly for use with conventional fold-down bed doors of recreational vehicles is disclosed. The lock assembly draws the bed door down into proper contact with the door seal, as well as, securely locking the bed doors in their vertical closed position. The lock assembly includes a lock cylinder, a rotor, latch part and key. The lock cylinder is mounted to the bed door, with the rotor journaled inside. The latch part is operatively connected to the rotor so that it moves into progressive contact with a strike plate as the rotor is manually turned by a key. The latch part applies force against the inner edge of the strike plate to draw the bed door down against the door seal ensuring proper seating and closure of the bed door.

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing trailer incorporates stock motorcycle side bags into the trailer, surrounding a central cargo box. The central compartment is designed in a generally parallelepiped shape, and has a leading surface which leads the side bags through an airstream when said trailer is traveling forward. The central cargo box may include a cover resembling a motorcycle seat, and will preferably have a locking closure for securing the cargo area. Most preferably, release mechanisms under the cover open access to the side bags. Consequently, access to the side bags is controlled through a single closure lock. The trailer may also be supported upon a torsion axle.

Abstract: A fold-out camper which is mounted in the bed of a truck provides a convenient shelter. The camper includes an upper and lower frame which, when retracted, are contained within the truck bed without obstructing the cargo area of the bed. To extend the camper, legs are extended from the lower frame to lift the upper frame and a cover which functions as the roof of the camper. Left and right side beds are rotated from their retracted position next to the wheel wells to an extended position over the wheel wells and over the sides of the truck bed. Tent walls which are stored with the left and right side beds and under the cover and are unrolled to enclose the camper.

Abstract: An expandable trailer for recreational use includes hinged sidewalls that are capable of moving between a storage configuration and a deployed configuration. In the storage configuration, a reinforced storage surface is available to support heavy cargo, such as a personal watercraft, an off-road vehicle, or a snowmobile. In the deployed configuration, an enclosed living quarters is available for camping and stowing smaller pieces of cargo. A tent assembly may be erected upon the expandable trailer when the hinged sidewalls are in the deployed configuration. The expandable trailer is adapted to be towed behind a car, light truck, jeep, or other automobile.

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: There is a camper for a utility vehicle. The camper includes a base frame for fitting into the cargo tray of the utility. There is a pair of bed frames disposed above the base and slidable laterally between inner closed positions substantially within the width of the cargo tray and open positions of use extending outward of the cargo tray sides. There is a roof panel movable between a lower closed position and a raised position of use and a flexible sheet material extending between outer edges of the bed frames and the roof panel. The camper is collapsible for travelling by moving the bed frames and roof panel from the positions of use to the closed positions so that a compact low profile shape is provided which is set substantially within the transverse dimensions of the cargo tray.

Abstract: A low profile, expandable, mobile rigid structure with unique a unique assembly and support system, that can easily be transported by an average sized vehicle. The structure features a central structure with a central roof section, a pair of endwall assemblies, and a central floor mounted to a base. The endwalls are two pieced having a bottom endwall panel and a top endwall panel. From the side of the central structure one or more side sections are retractable and expandable to increase the size of the floor space inside. The two pieced endwalls allow for compaction of the structure for travel by translating the lower portion of the endwall from supporting the upper portion. A two pieced door allows entry into the structure when it is expanded.

Abstract: The invention relates to an expandable mobile accommodation structure comprising a central structure provided with floor (3), roof (2), and end walls (1) and two longitudinal side walls (7), at least one of which is movable outwards together with outwardly pivotal floor and roof sections (4 and 9, resp.). The roof and floor sections comprise a rigid panel, and are pivoted to the side wall (7) and the floor and roof edges of the central structure such that in a non-expanded state the roof panel (9) and the side wall (7) are permitted to hang down double-folded outside the folded up floor panel (4). The invention is characterized in that an actuating means (14, 14′) is arranged to act between the central structure and the roof panel (9) for swinging the roof panel up and down supported by a draw rope (15) is acting between the upper part of the central structure and the outermost part of the floor panel (4).

Abstract: A clamshell-style camping trailer adapted to be pulled by a bicycle including a wheeled chassis that has a camper compartment mounted thereupon and a tongue member coupled thereto for connection to a towing bicycle. The compartment is transformable between a traveling configuration and an open configuration. The camper compartment has at least two clamshell-styled bodies, each of which is configured to matingly engage the other for configuring the camper compartment into the traveling configuration. At least one of the two clamshell-styled bodies has a closure member for forming a separate cargo space within each of the bodies so that the bodies may be moved relative to one another without contents contained in the cargo spaces spilling therefrom. The two clamshell-styled bodies take the form of a top body and a bottom body that are adapted to establish a camping configuration when the top body is maximally pivoted with respect to the bottom body.

Abstract: A folding trailer having at least one expandable bed assembly includes a trailer body having sidewalls, end walls and a guide rail attached to each of the sidewalls. The sidewalls and end walls of the trailer body define an internal space. The folding trailer further includes a first mattress frame having extension rails slidably received in the guide rails attached to the sidewalls of the trailer body. The first mattress frame is movable between a retracted position in which the first mattress frame at least partially encloses the internal space defined by the trailer body and an open position in which the first mattress frame extends outward from an end wall of the trailer body leaving an external space between a leading edge of the first mattress frame and the end wall. The leading edge of the first mattress frame includes a support member extending into the external space.

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 towable recreational vehicle includes main living quarters having solid side and end walls with panels pivotably mounted on each of the end walls supported by removable light weight support rods engaging sockets on the end walls and on the vehicle frame. A flexible fabric enclosure is supported on a frame carried by the panels which includes a removable component which may be snapped out of a socket in the main living quarters and stored when the panels are folded to the closed position. A mattress includes portions supported on the panel and on a shelf within the unit, the portion on the shelf being flipped over to rest on the panel and secured in place before the panel is closed against the unit. Accordingly, auxiliary living space is provided by unfolding the panels from the main living quarters, but the panels may be easily closed when the unit is moved.

Abstract: A convertible camping trailer which may be used as a camping trailer and converted to a normal utility trailer when camping components are removed. The trailer includes a rolling chassis and a plurality of upwardly extending walls. A pair of doors are pivotally attached adjacent to upper edges of side walls of the trailer, and the doors may be pivoted between a closed position covering the trailer and an outwardly extending, substantially horizontal open position. A plurality of support arm assemblies support the doors when in the open position. Panels may be positioned adjacent to the doors and covering a portion of the compartment so that the open doors and panels form bed surfaces thereon. A tent may be positioned in a raised position covering the open doors and compartment. The trailer has a tailgate on which a step may be pivotally disposed to provide access to the trailer when the tailgate is closed. Leveling devices may be used to level the trailer when it is located at a camping site.

Abstract: A towable recreational vehicle includes main living quarters having solid side and end walls with panels pivotably mounted on each of the end walls supported by removable light weight support rods engaging sockets on the end walls and on the vehicle frame. A flexible fabric enclosure is supported on a frame carried by the panels which includes a removable component which may be snapped out of a socket in the main living quarters and stored when the panels are folded to the closed position. A mattress includes portions supported on the panel and on a shelf within the unit, the portion on the shelf being flipped over to rest on the panel and secured in place before the panel is closed against the unit. Accordingly, auxiliary living space is provided by unfolding the panels from the main living quarters, but the panels may be easily closed when the unit is moved.

Abstract: A new motor home with collapsible body for allowing for easy travel with the body in a collapsed orientation. The inventive device includes a vehicle portion having a cab portion and a rearwardly extending chassis portion. A body portion is secured to a top portion of the chassis portion of the vehicle portion. The body portion is comprised of an insulated material. The body portion is expandable with respect to the chassis portion. A lifting apparatus is disposed within the chassis portion for selectively raising and lowering the body portion with respect to the vehicle portion.

Abstract: A camper/cargo trailer having an upper tent structure mounted upon a wheel mounted trailer box where the upper tent structure is movable between erected and folded positions with respect to the trailer box. The movable framework has a maximum height and width approximately three times and one and a half times the maximum height and width of the trailer box when in the erected position, respectively. When in the closed position, the movable framework has a maximum height about twice the height of the trailer box, and a maximum width approximately equal to the maximum width of the trailer box.

Abstract: A trailer intended to be drawn by a motor vehicle is disclosed herein having a wheeled body with a bottom and a continuous sidewall defining an internal storage cavity closeable by a hinged lid. The external side of the lid carries a storage rack while the internal side attaches with one-half of a folding tent-like structure. The other half of the tent-like structure is secured to the peripheral edge of the body sidewall and rigid support rods are pivotally carried on the hinge line of the lid so that when the lid is raised, the tent-like structure is deployed into a fully extended operative position. A mattress is secured to the lid interior by straps.

Abstract: A sleeping facility of greatly improved operational simplicity and esthetically pleasing design for attachment to or incorporation in the side of a pickup truck topper, van, motor home or mobile home, which takes up no internal space in the vehicle, yet provides a comfortable bed protected from the elements which can be quickly and effortlessly deployed for use or stowed for travel in a matter of seconds and requires no power source for operation. The sleeper shell leaves all internal vehicle space unobstructed and obviates the necessity of unloading cargo in order to provide sleeping space. The top 22 and bottom 24, which contains the bed 26, fold into a vertical latched position parallel to each other for travel. Deployment is of extreme simplicity and consists of raising the top 22 with the help of pneumatic spring cylinders 40, dropping the bottom 24 with the bed 26 to the horizontal position and fixing that position with folding supports 38 and 39.

Abstract: An expandable bed assembly for a camping trailer is mounted on a pair of extension rails which are slidably mounted on the camping trailer. A first bed frame and mattress are supported by the extension rails, and a second bed frame and mattress are pivotally connected by a pair of parallel links to the first bed frame for pivoting movement between a storage position in which the second bed frame is supported above the first bed frame and a use position in which the second bed frame extends in substantially the same plane as the first bed frame.

Abstract: A safety arrangement for taxi driver seat comprises, a seat with an adjustable back, a side partition member fixedly mounted on the floor and secured to the top of the car body at one side of the seat, a back partition member releasably attached to the top of the car body at the back of the seat and coupled with the adjustable back, and fastener for releasably fastening the adjacent sides of the side and back partition members. Each of the partition members includes a hollow-wall like framework at the lower portion and a transparent member affixed to the upper side of the hollow-wall like framework. The hollow wall like framework is advantageously provided with air ventilation holes and a window for paying the taxi fee.

Abstract: A construction for the interior of a vehicle such as a van or truck, including a pair of fixed side cabinets in the cargo area of the vehicle's interior. The cabinets are anchored to the vehicle's chassis, so as to provide a structural extension of the chassis. A movable deck has a width such that it extends between the right and left cabinets with relatively small clearance. The movable deck has a lower position in which it is adapted to rest directly on top of the vehicle's floor; and it has an elevated position in which it lies in a plane which is above and generally parallel to the vehicle's floor. Cooperating structural parts (such as bolts and mating apertures) are provided for holding the deck at a position where it is fixed against both vertical and horizontal movement. Additionally, rotatable plates may be affixed to the bottom of the deck at its forward and rear end, so that the plates may carry at least some vertical loads when the deck is in its elevated position.

Abstract: A pair of rectangular parallelepiped boxes are affixed to the oversurface of a base member which is mounted on wheels. Each of the boxes is positioned at a corresponding one of a first pair of sides and extends between a second pair of sides of the base member. Each of the boxes has a top and an open end at one of the second pair of sides. The open ends are selectively coverable by doors. A bed support member covers the camper by resting on top of the boxes and extending therebetween when the camper is in transit and resting on the tops at the other of the second pair of sides when the camper is assembled. A plurality of support devices are provided on the bed support member and on the top of the boxes for supporting tubular brace members for maintaining the bed support member level above the ground and for supporting arcuate tent support members for maintaining a tent above the base member and the bed support member. A plurality of legs are foldably mounted on the undersurface of the base member.