US Patent:
20030197043, Oct 23, 2003
Inventors:
Stephan Thomson - Salt Lake City UT, US
International Classification:
B60R007/00
B60R009/00
B60R011/00
US Classification:
224/404000, 224/281000, 224/510000
Abstract:
A camping unit is mounted for transport by a vehicle. The unit having first and second spaced side units defining an opening there between. A top extends over the opening. A moving compartment is mounted for movement from a position in which it is located in the opening between the side units and under the top, to a position in which at least a portion of it extends outwardly of the side units. The side units and moving compartment all define interior areas or compartments for storing equipment and other goods. The camping unit is adapted to be located in the bed of a vehicle, with the moving compartment mounted upon rails for sliding outwardly of the bed. In one embodiment, the camping unit includes electrical, water and sound systems. Various equipment support platforms, compartment/storage doors and other features are provided.
