| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE37351 |
Travel trailer chassis |
September 4, 2001 |
| An improved travel trailer chassis that has a main section, which is connected to the axles of the wheels, a first elevated section that is connected to a forward end of the main section and is elevated above the main section and a second elevated section that is connected to a forward |
| 7340832 |
Method of fabricating a motorhome |
March 11, 2008 |
| A method of fabricating a motorhome, wherein the motorhome comprises a chassis, a vehicle frame, and a coach body. In one embodiment, the method begins by prefabricating the frame by joining a plurality of parallel elongate members with cross-tie members. The frame is prefabricated s |
| 7338109 |
Motorhome with increased interior ceiling height |
March 4, 2008 |
| A vehicle frame with a low profile is designed to be suitable for attaching directly to an incomplete, preassembled motorized chassis to construct a motorhome. The vehicle frame includes planar bulkheads and a storage area floor that are attached to the frame and to the chassis so as |
| 7334827 |
Slide-out gliding system for recreational vehicles |
February 26, 2008 |
| The present teachings describe a method and system for deploying and retracting recreational vehicle slide-outs. The recreational vehicle includes a vertical movement member positioned in a recessed region formed in an exterior wall of the recreational vehicle so as to be adjacent th |
| 7328927 |
Securing mechanism for recreational vehicle slide outs |
February 12, 2008 |
| A securing mechanism for use with a recreational vehicle (RV) slide out assembly. The securing mechanism structurally interconnects the slide out assembly to the RV when the slide out assembly is in a retracted position and when it is in an extended position. Specifically, loads in the R |
| 7287806 |
Slide-out lifting and lowering mechanism |
October 30, 2007 |
| A recreational vehicle having a slide-out housing, wherein the slide-out housing may be positioned in either a retracted or deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the slide-out housing extends outwardly from a main housing of the recreational vehicle so as to enlarge |
| 7240945 |
Articulating overhead console for recreational vehicles |
July 10, 2007 |
| The present teachings disclose a recreational vehicle comprising, in one embodiment, a chassis having a plurality of wheels and a vehicle frame having a front frame member mounted to the chassis. In addition, the recreational vehicle includes a coach having a plurality of walls that |
| 7237818 |
Slide-out mechanism for recreational vehicles |
July 3, 2007 |
| A recreational vehicle comprising a vehicle frame having a plurality of wheels and a coach having a slide-out mounted on the vehicle frame is disclosed herein. In particular, the recreational vehicle comprises an improved slide-out mechanism for deploying and retracting slide-out str |
| 7234761 |
Side mounted awning assembly for recreational vehicles |
June 26, 2007 |
| An awning assembly for the front portion of a recreational vehicle. The awning assembly in a closed position provides an aerodynamic profile for the front portion of the recreational vehicle, so that a front wall can be arranged to allow more efficient use of the interior. In one emb |
| 7234760 |
Top-mounted awning assembly for recreational vehicles |
June 26, 2007 |
| An awning assembly for the front portion of a recreational vehicle. The awning assembly in a closed position provides an aerodynamic profile for the front portion of the recreational vehicle, so that a front wall can be arranged to allow more efficient use of the interior. In one emb |
| 7234748 |
Slide-out lifting/lowering system for recreational vehicles |
June 26, 2007 |
| A recreational vehicle having a slide-out housing, wherein the slide-out housing may be positioned in either a retracted or deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the slide-out housing extends outwardly from a main housing of the recreational vehicle so as to enlarge |
| 7226122 |
Process for insulating recreational vehicles with recycled material |
June 5, 2007 |
| Previously used packing and shipping material, including foam based packaging and support products, may be recycled in a manner so as to reduce the manufacturing costs associated with insulating the structural enclosures of recreational vehicles. By finely shredding pieces of recycle |
| 7165799 |
Locking mechanism for recreational vehicle baggage door |
January 23, 2007 |
| A recreational vehicle (RV) with a central actuator that controls locking and unlocking of a plurality of access doors. Each of the access doors has a locking member that is interconnected to the central actuator. Thus, the central actuator may be configured to lock or unlock selected |
| 7083213 |
Securing mechanism for recreational vehicle slide outs |
August 1, 2006 |
| A securing mechanism for use with a recreational vehicle (RV) slide out assembly. The securing mechanism structurally interconnects the slide out assembly to the RV when the slide out assembly is in a retracted position and when it is in an extended position. Specifically, loads in the R |
| 7082685 |
Method of fabricating a motorhome |
August 1, 2006 |
| A method of fabricating a motorhome, wherein the motorhome comprises a chassis, a vehicle frame, and a coach body. In one embodiment, the method begins by prefabricating the frame by joining a plurality of parallel elongate members with cross-tie members. The frame is prefabricated s |
| 7066528 |
Slide-out lifting and lowering mechanism |
June 27, 2006 |
| A recreational vehicle having a slide-out housing, wherein the slide-out housing may be positioned in either a retracted or deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the slide-out housing extends outwardly from a main housing of the recreational vehicle so as to enlarge |
| 7066517 |
Moveable floor section for lifting and lowering slide-outs |
June 27, 2006 |
| A recreational vehicle having a slide-out housing, wherein the slide-out housing may be positioned in either a retracted or deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the slide-out housing extends outwardly from a main housing of the recreational vehicle so as to enlarge |
| 7055890 |
Awning for recreational vehicles |
June 6, 2006 |
| An awning assembly for the front portion of a recreational vehicle. The awning assembly in a closed position provides an aerodynamic profile for the front portion of the recreational vehicle, so that a front wall can be arranged to allow more efficient use of the interior. In one emb |
| 7021699 |
Motorhome with increased interior ceiling height |
April 4, 2006 |
| A vehicle frame with a low profile is designed to be suitable for attaching directly to an incomplete, preassembled motorized chassis to construct a motorhome. The vehicle frame includes planar bulkheads and a storage area floor that are attached to the frame and to the chassis so as |
| 7021690 |
Locking mechanism for recreational vehicle baggage door |
April 4, 2006 |
| A recreational vehicle (RV) with a central actuator that controls locking and unlocking of a plurality of access doors. Each of the access doors has a locking member that is interconnected to the central actuator. Thus, the central actuator may be configured to lock or unlock selected |
| 7011351 |
Slide-out lifting/lowering system for recreational vehicles |
March 14, 2006 |
| A recreational vehicle having a slide-out housing, wherein the slide-out housing may be positioned in either a retracted or deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the slide-out housing extends outwardly from a main housing of the recreational vehicle so as to enlarge |
| 6886875 |
Securing mechanism for recreational vehicle slide outs |
May 3, 2005 |
| A securing mechanism for use with a recreational vehicle (RV) slide out assembly. The securing mechanism structurally interconnects the slide out assembly to the RV when the slide out assembly is in a retracted position and when it is in an extended position. Specifically, loads in the R |
| 6807735 |
Method of fabricating a motorhome |
October 26, 2004 |
| A method of fabricating a motorhome, wherein the motorhome comprises a chassis, a vehicle frame, and a coach body. In one embodiment, the method begins by prefabricating the frame by joining a plurality of parallel elongate members with cross-tie members. The frame is prefabricated s |
| 6793260 |
Locking mechanism for recreational vehicle baggage door |
September 21, 2004 |
| A recreational vehicle (RV) with a central actuator that controls locking and unlocking of a plurality of access doors. Each of the access doors has a locking member that is interconnected to the central actuator. Thus, the central actuator may be configured to lock or unlock selected gr |
| 6776451 |
Motorhome HVAC system |
August 17, 2004 |
| A unitized heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system ventilates and regulates the air temperature inside a motorhome. Air is drawn from inside the motorhome and is directed to a furnace and an air conditioning unit via a common air return. A filter is positioned within |
| 6698818 |
Recreational vehicle with movable bed |
March 2, 2004 |
| A slideout-bed coupling system for a recreational vehicle that allows the bed to be positioned at desirable locations when the slideout is in retracted and extended configurations. By selectively coupling the slideout to the bed during the movement operation of the slideout, the bed' |
| 6688678 |
Motorhome with increased interior ceiling height |
February 10, 2004 |
| A vehicle frame with a low profile is designed to be suitable for attaching directly to an incomplete, preassembled motorized chassis to construct a motorhome. The vehicle frame includes planar bulkheads and a storage area floor that are attached to the frame and to the chassis so as to |
| 6637804 |
Recreational vehicle with walk through slide out |
October 28, 2003 |
| A recreational vehicle having an expandable room, wherein the expandable room may be positioned in either a retracted or deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the room expands outwardly from the main housing of the vehicle so as to enlarge the overall living space area o |
| 6623058 |
Securing mechanism for recreational vehicle slide outs |
September 23, 2003 |
| A securing mechanism for use with a recreational vehicle (RV) slide out assembly. The securing mechanism structurally interconnects the slide out assembly to the RV when the slide out assembly is in a retracted position and when it is in an extended position. Specifically, loads in the R |
| 6565144 |
Recreational vehicles with walk-in closet |
May 20, 2003 |
| A recreational vehicle having an expandable room wherein the room can be positioned in a retracted or deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the room expands inwardly into the main housing of the vehicle so as to enlarge the area of the room without displacing the fix |
| 6540285 |
Motorhome with increased interior ceiling height |
April 1, 2003 |
| A vehicle frame with a low profile is designed to be suitable for attaching directly to an incomplete, preassembled motorized chassis to construct a motorhome. The vehicle frame includes planar bulkheads and a storage area floor that are attached to the frame and to the chassis so as to |
| 6505873 |
System for preventing damage to recreational vehicle slide-outs |
January 14, 2003 |
| A recreational vehicle having an extendable slide-out controlled by an actuator assembly is provided with a damage avoidance system. The damage avoidance system determines if the slide-out is in an adverse state and, if the adverse state is detected, inhibits the actuator assembly from |
| 6447048 |
Travel trailer with extendable two level bathroom and bedroom |
September 10, 2002 |
| A recreational travel trailer comprising a main housing which encloses a living space having multiple floor levels, and a two level extendable housing having a deployed configuration and an extended configuration. The extendable housing is movably positioned within an opening in the main |
| 6439648 |
Chassis for a fifth wheel travel trailer |
August 27, 2002 |
| A fifth wheel travel trailer having an improved chassis, the chassis comprising a rear section, a mid-section, and a front section disposed in vertically offset horizontal planes. The trailer further comprises a carriage member having a plurality of rotatable wheels mounted underneath |
| 6293612 |
Recreational vehicles with expandable room |
September 25, 2001 |
| A recreational vehicle having an expandable room wherein the room can be positioned in a retracted or deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the room expands inwardly into the main housing of the vehicle so as to enlarge the area of the room without displacing the fix |
| 6290284 |
Travel trailer with extendable two level bathroom and bedroom |
September 18, 2001 |
| A recreational travel trailer comprising a main housing which encloses a living space having multiple floor levels, and a two level extendable housing having a deployed configuration and an extended configuration. The extendable housing is movably positioned within an opening in the main |
| 6260909 |
Awning and rug assembly for a trailer |
July 17, 2001 |
| Disclosed is an awning assembly for a recreational vehicle. The awning assembly includes an awning that is configured to be extended from a sidewall of the recreational vehicle to provide shade. A rug is removably mounted to one edge of the awning. In use, the rug is removed from the |
| 6231115 |
Chassis for a fifth wheel travel trailer |
May 15, 2001 |
| A fifth wheel travel trailer having an improved chassis, the chassis comprising a rear section, a mid-section, and a front section disposed in vertically offset horizontal planes. The trailer further comprises a carriage member having a plurality of rotatable wheels mounted underneath |
| 6170903 |
Travel trailer with extendable two level bathroom and bedroom |
January 9, 2001 |
| A recreational travel trailer comprising a main housing which encloses a living space having multiple floor levels, and a two level extendable housing having a deployed configuration and an extended configuration. The extendable housing is movably positioned within an opening in the main |
| 6131990 |
Trailer awning assembly with detachable rug |
October 17, 2000 |
| Disclosed is an awning assembly for a recreational vehicle. The awning assembly includes an awning that is configured to be extended from a sidewall of the recreational vehicle to provide shade. A rug is removably mounted to one edge of the awning. In use, the rug is removed from the |
| 5746473 |
Travel trailer chassis |
May 5, 1998 |
| An improved travel trailer chassis that has a main section, which is connected to the axles of the wheels, a first elevated section that is connected to a forward end of the main section and is elevated above the main section and a second elevated section that is connected to a forward |
