The invention provides a camper having strut system that reinforces the body of the camper without the use of structural elements such as walls or cross-bars at the rear of the camper. The strut system can be used with pop-up or wedge-type campers to provide a camper that is free of any structural elements between the sidewalls at the rear of the camper. By avoiding the use of structural elements between the sidewalls at the rear of the camper, the strut system provides a camper with a rear opening that is structurally sound and free of any obstructions making it easier to enter, exit, load, and unload the camper. The invention also provides a latching system, an awning system, and hatch securing system for use with a camper.

The present invention provides a dual-purpose camper capable of being towed by a bicycle and manually, including vehicle frames and a bicycle beam; a pull rod is rotatably connected between the two vehicle frames; a front bracket and a rear bracket are rotatably connected between the front end and the rear end of one side of the vehicle frames opposite to the pull rod; a fixing rod is rotatably connected in a fixing block; and the top end of the fixing rod penetrates through and is slidably connected with a sliding rod. A stable triangular structure is formed by a supporting rod and a second connecting rod; and the downward pressure of the vehicle frames after heavy loading is supported. The direction can be rotated and adjusted arbitrarily by a fisheye bearing to ensure the stability and directional control in the towing process of a bicycle.

An awning connector assembly includes a mounting bracket having first and second elongated and parallel beads, and an extension bracket defining first and second elongated and parallel grooves configured to slidingly receive the first and second beads in laterally locked engagement. The mounting bracket can be secured to a slide-out room by the vehicle manufacturer to facilitate after-purchase installation of an awning assembly if desired by the vehicle owner.

A modular, multi-purpose trailer comprises a base, a roof, a plurality of support columns, and walls which can detach from the base and withdraw to an open position within or adjacent to the roof, exposing the interior of the trailer. This withdrawal may be accomplished by means of nested segments sliding up the support columns, rolling mechanisms raising semi-flexible walls, or support columns comprising hydraulic cylinders. This permits the trailer to be used for both open-air functions such as hauling vehicles or livestock transports and closed functions such as camping by re-attaching the walls to the base.

A vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a cab back panel assembly pivotably coupled to a cab of a vehicle, and a sill assembly that includes a portion of a securing system. The sill assembly is pivotably coupled to the vehicle. The sill assembly is pivotable back and forth between a latching position where the cab back panel assembly can engage the portion of the sill assembly and a stowed position.

A solar energy conversion system is provided, the solar energy conversion system comprising a spherical dome which is composed of a material, a multiplicity of solar cells attached to an outer surface of the material, an energy collection system which is housed within the spherical dome and is in electrical communication with the multiplicity of solar cells, an energy storage unit which is housed within the spherical dome and is electrical communication with the electrical collection system, and a power output port, which is in electrical communication with the energy storage unit.

An awning connector assembly includes a mounting bracket having first and second elongated and parallel beads, and an extension bracket defining first and second elongated and parallel grooves configured to slidingly receive the first and second beads in laterally locked engagement. The mounting bracket can be secured to a slide-out room by the vehicle manufacturer to facilitate after-purchase installation of an awning assembly if desired by the vehicle owner.

A lift system for a roof of a camper trailer, including a plurality of actuator assemblies, each actuator assembly for operative engagement with a respective roof support that extends/retracts to raise/lower the roof; at least one control unit for controlling the actuators.

A vehicle has a main body enclosing a main interior space therein and a roof structure. The main interior space has a front-seating area having therein at least one front seat and a rear-seating area for receiving therein one or more rear seats. The main body has an opening on a roof thereof overlapping at least a portion of the rear-seating area. The roof structure is on top of the main body and coupled thereto for providing an additional space therein accessible from the main interior space through the opening. The main body has a shower pan on or in a floor thereof extending from a location in the rear-seating area towards a rear end of the main body. The one or more rear seats are reconfigurable for providing access to the shower pan.

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.