The present disclosure provides an awning including flexible solar cells, a method of manufacturing the same, and a recreational vehicle. The awning comprises a reel, a tarpaulin adapted to be wound on the reel, and a plurality of flexible solar cells integrated on at least one surface of the tarpaulin. The tarpaulin is capable of being in a retracted state or an extended state. When the tarpaulin is in the extended state, the plurality of flexible solar cells have a first photoelectric conversion area exposed to the external environment, and when the tarpaulin is in the retracted state, the plurality of flexible solar cells have a second photoelectric conversion area exposed to the external environment. The area of the first photoelectric conversion area is greater than the area of the second photoelectric conversion area.

The present embodiments are directed to an awning assembly for a recreational vehicle comprising a main body, a flexible awning material, a roller tube, a lead rail, at least one support leg hinged to the lead rail, and at least one tension rafter being mountable between the main body and the lead rail. The at least one support leg is hinged to the lead rail so that the support leg can be hinged into a first storage section of the lead rail frame. The lead rail frame comprises a second storage section for receiving the tension rafter therein, wherein the second storage section comprises an opening, wherein either holder is disposed within the opening, or the tension rafter is self-clamping into the second storage section.

An awning support arm for a camper trailer including: an outer member formed with an elongated opening; an intermediate member slidable relative to the outer member; an inner member slidable relative to the intermediate member; an outer fastening assembly arranged to hold the outer member fast with the intermediate member; and an inner fastening assembly arranged to hold the intermediate member fast with the inner member the inner fastening assembly including a user operation portion that extends through the elongated opening of the outer member; wherein the members may be slid relative to each other to assume an extended configuration or a retracted configuration and maintained in either configuration by means of said fastening assemblies.

An assembly for a recreational vehicle having a door frame and a ramp door movable to provide access to an interior of the recreational vehicle includes a cover coupled to the recreational vehicle to be movable between a storage position disposed within the interior of the recreational vehicle and a use position extending over the ramp door with the ramp door in an open state. The cover maintains a planar configuration in the storage position, the use position, and moving between the storage position and the use position.

The present invention provides for a ground support assembly for different pole structures, comprising: a substantially planar base member, extending between a first end portion and a second end portion along a longitudinal central axis and defining a top surface and a bottom surface, comprising a central support portion adapted to receive and support a predetermined range of different foot portions of different pole structures, and a locking mechanism, adapted to releasably secure a foot portion of the predetermined range of different foot portions of the pole structure, comprising a first jaw member and an axially opposing second jaw member, each one selectively slidably mounted to said top surface of said base member and adapted to move in a direction along said central longitudinal axis between a first position, moved towards and enclosingly engaging said central support portion in cooperation with the other one of said first and second jaw member, and a second position, moved away and enclosingly disengaged from said central support portion; wherein said second position is defined by a first and second stop member, each one operably coupled to said base member so as to stoppingly engage with a respective one of said first and second jaw member when moving from said first position towards said second position.

Disclosed is an externally-adjustable awning mechanism free of disassembly. The awning mechanism includes a reel internally hollowed, and further includes at least one main shaft horizontally located in the reel, a torsional spring body and a locking assembly. The locking assembly includes a supporting arm rotatably connected to the main shaft. One end of the main shaft sequentially extends out of the reel and a surface of the supporting arm and is capable of being locked to the supporting arm by means of a locking member. The other end of the main shaft is rotatably connected to the reel. According to the disclosure, operation is simple and convenient, a torsion force of a torsional spring can be rapidly adjusted, and security and reliability of the entire mechanism can be improved while manufacturing cost of enterprises is reduced.

A motor controller for a drive motor of an RV awning system, increases the voltage provided to the motor from the RV power supply to a boosted voltage, to increase the speed of the motor and thereby reduce the amount of time required to deploy or retract the awning. The motor controller includes a microprocessor control unit that uses a PWM control signal to linearly increase the current to the drive motor to achieve a soft start for the motor and reduce the risk of an overcurrent condition. The motor controller is configured to be added to an existing awning switch to easily increase the operating speed of an existing awning drive motor. The motor controller includes a housing with a flange that rests on the lower ledge of the switch opening formed in the outer wall of the RV.

An awning system for a recreational vehicle (RV) includes a bowed flexible panel inserted between upper and lower rails mounted above an RV door or window. An upper edge of an awning panel is inserted between the flexible panel and the upper rail, and rests on the flexible panel, extending outward at an oblique angle, which can be adjusted by a spacer. The awning panel upper edge can include a retention bead cooperative with a J-shaped upper rail to enhance panel retention. The awning panel can include upper and lower segments joined by a hinge and maintained in alignment by a hinge return spring, and by panel stops that prevent over-rotation about the hinge. Extended length rails can enable offset mounting of awning panels and/or mounting of extended width awning panels. Shade panes can extend downward from the front and/or side edges of the awning panel.

The present embodiments are directed to an awning assembly for a recreational vehicle comprising a main body, a flexible awning material, a roller tube, a lead rail, at least one support leg hinged to the lead rail, and at least one tension rafter being mountable between the main body and the lead rail. The at least one support leg is hinged to the lead rail so that the support leg can be hinged into a first storage section of the lead rail frame. The lead rail frame comprises a second storage section for receiving the tension rafter therein, wherein the second storage section comprises an opening, wherein either holder is disposed within the opening, or the tension rafter is self-clamping into the second storage section.

A recreational travel trailer includes a frame and a body. The body includes a first side wall located along a first side and a second side wall located along a second side. A roof assembly is coupled to the body and includes a rafter assembly, a first rail member and a second rail member. The first rail member is coupled to the first side wall and the second rail member is coupled to the second side wall. The rafter assembly includes a top support member, a first side support member, a second side support member, and a bottom support member, where the first side support member and the second side support member are disposed between the top support member and bottom support member. The roof assembly slopes downwardly from the first side to the second side.