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An apparatus (10) for the attachment and storage of a collapsible structure (12) to a roof of a recreational vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus (10) includes a guide means (11) fastened to a container (35). Roller means (13) is fastened to the collapsible structure (12) to allow for slidably moving

An apparatus (10) for the attachment and storage of a collapsible structure (12) to a roof of a recreational vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus (10) includes a guide means (11) fastened to a container (35). Roller means (13) is fastened to the collapsible structure (12) to allow for slidably moving the collapsible structure on the guide means (11). To remove the collapsible structure (12) from the container (35) when in a stored position, the collapsible structure (12) is slid along the guide means (11) until the collapsible structure (12) is outside the container (35). The collapsible structure (12) is then allowed to rotate downward and the collapsible structure (12) is then unfolded. The roller means (13) is releaseably attached to the guide means (11) to provide a free-standing unit. In a first embodiment, the container (35) is constructed for an add-on attachment to the roof of a recreational vehicle. In a second embodiment, the container is an integral portion of a top (44) for attachment to the bed of a pickup truck.

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An apparatus for attachment and storage of a collapsible structure to a roof, having a front edge, a back edge and two side edges, of a recreational vehicle comprising: (a) a collapsible structure, said collapsible structure comprising: (i) a collapsible frame having four rigid members cooperatively

An apparatus for attachment and storage of a collapsible structure to a roof, having a front edge, a back edge and two side edges, of a recreational vehicle comprising: (a) a collapsible structure, said collapsible structure comprising: (i) a collapsible frame having four rigid members cooperatively connected to form a rectangular back section, four rigid members cooperatively connected to form a rectangular front section and first and second upper hinged rigid members and first and second lower hinged rigid members pivotally connecting said front and back sections forming two side wall sections, a floor section and a ceiling section; and (ii) a box shaped flexible enclosure, attached to said collapsible frame; (b) a guide means for glidably guiding the collapsible structure whereby said collapsible structure may be moved between a stored position and an extended position; (c) a roller means fastened to said collapsible structure for slidably moving said collapsible structure on said guide means; (d) a container, for attachment to the roof of the recreational vehicle, housing said collapsible structure, said guide means and said roller means; and (e) said guide means fastened to said container.