Hitch mounted camping assembly

摘要

A camping assembly is provided having a frame with a base and a superstructure, and a tent mounted on the frame superstructure, wherein the tent is configurable from a closed position for transport to an open position with the tent floor forming a cantilever relative to the frame. The camping assembly may be mounted on a typical vehicle trailer hitch by engaging the receiver, and braces extending from the frame superstructure to the vehicle act to stabilize the camping assembly during transport. The camping assembly may be used on or off of the vehicle. When the camping assembly is used off of the vehicle, it is supported on adjustable legs on outriggers, with the tent supported on top of the frame superstructure.

主权项

1. A transportable camping assembly for storing cargo and providing shelter, which can be mounted on a vehicle trailer hitch, comprising:
(a) a frame, having a base and a superstructure extending upward from the base, the superstructure having a top; (b) a mounting member connected to the base of the frame whereby the camping assembly can be mounted on the trailer hitch of the vehicle with the camping assembly supported off of the ground and with the camping assembly not supported on wheels; (c) a tent mounted on the superstructure of the frame, the tent having an entrance and a floor, the floor having a first portion and a second portion, whereby the tent is configurable from a closed position for transport to an open position for use, with the tent balanced on the top of the superstructure when the tent is in the closed position, and with the first portion of the floor overlaying the superstructure and the second portion of the floor forming a cantilever relative to the superstructure when the tent is in the open position; and (d) a ladder for providing access to the entrance of the tent.