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 recreational vehicle comprising a van body having a roof with an opening, and a multi-purpose compartment engaged with the roof about the opening. The multi-purpose compartment comprises first and second compartments. The first compartment comprises a frame secured to the roof of the van and a shell engaged with the frame. The second compartment comprises a shell and a platform. The second compartment is moveable from a closed position wherein the second compartment is disposed above the roof and an open position where the second compartment is extended from the roof. A mattress or bed or other items may be placed or stored in the second compartment.

A power rotating transfer coupler is disclosed for use within a retractable shade system of the type operatively deployed upon a rotating roller member transversely disposed within a framework and mounted in connection with a boat, recreational vehicle or other stationary structure. Adapted for mounted attachment to the end of the roller member intermediate of the roller member and the adjacent framework, the power transfer coupler comprises a contact ring assembly set immediately adjacent to the roller member having separate continuous ring members of different diameter concentrically disposed each with a separate power wire attached thereto, a contact pin assembly having separate spring-loaded contact pins each connected to a lead wire and fitted within a cylindrical housing in a respective position to make contact with a respective one of the ring members, and a compression spring centrally positioned and set against of the end of the housing for constant tensioning of the housing against the contact ring assembly so that an uninterrupted electrical connection with the respective contact rings is maintained throughout relative motion of the roller member during operational deployment of the shade system.

A connection system for connecting an accessory element to a mounting structure, in particular for connecting a fabric of an awning, tent or sun sail to a mounting structure such as a wall of a building or an outer surface of a vehicle. The connection system includes a receiving member provided on the mounting structure and defining a receiving groove extending along an extension path, and an adapter having an engaging section and a receiving section. The engaging section is configured such that an engagement with the receiving groove is caused by an insertion movement of the engaging section into the receiving groove, the insertion movement having at least a translatory component in a direction substantially perpendicular to the extension path.

Modular awning systems and related methods are disclosed. The modular awning system has a frame structure 3. The frame structure can be mounted to a roof of a vehicle. The modular awning system has an awning bracket for coupling to the frame structure, the awning bracket being for mounting an awning. The modular awning system has a front fairing and a rear fairing at opposed ends of the frame structure.

An awning system includes a housing connectable to a rear of a vehicle and an awning canopy extendable from and retractable into the housing. In an embodiment, a plurality of marker lights is integrated with the housing and oriented to project light in a rearward direction when the housing is attached to the rear of the vehicle. In another embodiment, a rear-facing camera is integrated with the housing and oriented to have a field of view covering an area rearward of the vehicle and below the canopy.

The invention discloses an extension structure with expandable space, comprising: a vehicle body, a lower end face of the vehicle body is provided with a plurality of hydraulic support legs; four horizontal rods, the lower side of each opening is provided with two horizontal rods; the four horizontal rods are of telescopic structures, and are folded on two sides of the vehicle body; two top plates, two bottom plates, two extension side walls, each extension side wall comprising: a first side wall plate, a second side wall plate and a third side wall plate, wherein two side edges of the first side wall plate are hinged to one side edge of the second side wall plate and one side edge of the third side wall plate, respectively, and the other side edge of the second side wall plate and the other side edge of the third side wall plate are hinged to two sides of the openings, respectively. By adopting the extension structure with expandable space as illustrated in the invention, space available for use can be expanded effectively, and the demand on the functions of folding and expanding the space for practical use are fully met, that is to say, extra space is not occupied in a folded state, and after being positioned, mounted and expanded, the extension structure can meet a relatively high demand for living function, and can be used repeatedly.

A power rotating transfer coupler is disclosed for use within a retractable shade system of the type operatively deployed upon a rotating roller member transversely disposed within a framework and mounted in connection with a boat, recreational vehicle or other stationary structure. Adapted for mounted attachment to the end of the roller member intermediate of the roller member and the adjacent framework, the power transfer coupler comprises a contact ring assembly set immediately adjacent to the roller member having separate continuous ring members of different diameter concentrically disposed each with a separate power wire attached thereto, a contact pin assembly having separate spring-loaded contact pins each connected to a lead wire and fitted within a cylindrical housing in a respective position to make contact with a respective one of the ring members, and a compression spring centrally positioned and set against of the end of the housing for constant tensioning of the housing against the contact ring assembly so that an uninterrupted electrical connection with the respective contact rings is maintained throughout relative motion of the roller member during operational deployment of the shade system.

A pickup truck cap and storage system, including a pickup truck having a truck bed and a plurality of truck bed sidewalls operatively connected to the truck bed, a frame assembly operatively connected to one end of the truck bed and a portion of each of the plurality of truck bed sidewalls, a pickup truck cap assembly operatively connected to the plurality of truck bed sidewalls and the frame assembly, a door assembly operatively connected to the frame assembly and located adjacent to one end of the pickup truck cap assembly, wherein the truck bed, the plurality of truck bed sidewalls, the pickup truck cap assembly, and the door assembly, when operatively connected, form an interior space in the pickup truck cap and storage system, and a storage system assembly located within the interior of the pickup truck cap and storage system.

A vehicle covering system is provided with an anchoring system, a covering portion, and a securing system to removably couple the covering portion to the anchoring system.