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A display assembly for attachment to a vehicle is provided that includes a panel assembly for receiving a display leaf; and a strap assembly connected to the panel assembly. The strap assembly is removably connected to a roof rack to removably mount the display assembly to the vehicle. This allows t

A display assembly for attachment to a vehicle is provided that includes a panel assembly for receiving a display leaf; and a strap assembly connected to the panel assembly. The strap assembly is removably connected to a roof rack to removably mount the display assembly to the vehicle. This allows the panel assembly to extend downwardly along a side of the vehicle, such that the direction of travel of the vehicle is substantially in the vertical plane of the panel assembly.

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1. A display assembly for attachment to a vehicle comprising:a panel assembly for receiving a display leaf; and a strap assembly connected to the panel assembly, removably attached to a roof rack of the vehicle, and removably hanging the display assembly from the vehicle, such that the panel assembl

1. A display assembly for attachment to a vehicle comprising:a panel assembly for receiving a display leaf; and a strap assembly connected to the panel assembly, removably attached to a roof rack of the vehicle, and removably hanging the display assembly from the vehicle, such that the panel assembly extends downwardly along a side of the vehicle, wherein the direction of travel of the vehicle is substantially in the vertical plane of the panel assembly. 2. The display assembly of claim 1, wherein the panel assembly comprises a first panel and a second panel having a gap therebetween for receiving the display leaf.3. The display assembly of claim 2, wherein the first panel is transparent.4. The display assembly of claim 2, further comprising a cap connected to the panel assembly and movable from a closed position, wherein the gap is enclosed such that the display leaf is secured within the panel assembly; and an open position, wherein the gap is exposed to allow the display leaf to be removed from the panel assembly.5. The display assembly of claim 2, further comprising a cap that is pivotally connected to the panel assembly and moveable between a closed position wherein the gap is enclosed; and an open position wherein the gap is exposed.6. The display assembly of claim 1, further comprising a mounting arm assembly extending from the panel assembly and connected to the strap assembly.7. The display assembly of claim 6, wherein the mounting arm assembly is telescoping.8. The display assembly of claim 6, wherein the mounting arm assembly is pivotally connected to the panel assembly.9. The display assembly of claim 7, wherein the mounting arm assembly comprises an inner arm movable relative to an outer arm to vary a length of the mounting arm assembly.10. The display assembly of claim 9, wherein varying the length of the mounting arm assembly varies a distance between the strap assembly and the panel assembly.11. The display assembly of claim 6, wherein the strap assembly is pivotally mounted to the mounting arm assembly.12. The display assembly of claim 1, wherein the strap assembly completely encircles a rail of the roof rack to secure the display assembly to the vehicle.13. The display assembly of claim 1, further comprising a support member connected to the panel assembly and disposed between the panel assembly and the side of the vehicle, wherein the support member comprises a non-abrasive surface for contacting the side of the vehicle.14. The display assembly of claim 13, wherein the support member is a suction cup which forms a removable coupling with the side of the vehicle.15. The display assembly of claim 13, wherein the support member is a magnet which forms a removable coupling with the side of the vehicle.16. The display assembly of claim 1, wherein the strap assembly forms an enclosure that removably encircles a portion of the roof rack to mount the display assembly to the vehicle, and wherein the strap assembly comprises a closure mechanism that secures the enclosure around said portion of the roof rack.17. The display assembly of claim 1, wherein the strap assembly forms an enclosure of an adjustable size that removably encircles a portion of the roof rack to mount the display assembly to the vehicle, and wherein the strap assembly comprises a closure mechanism that secures the enclosure around said portion of the roof rack and maintains the size of the enclosure at a desired size.18. A display assembly for attachment to a vehicle comprising:a panel assembly for receiving a display leaf; a mounting arm extending from the panel assembly; and a strap assembly connected to the mounting arm, removably attached to a roof rack of the vehicle, and removably hanging the display assembly from the vehicle, such that the panel assembly covers at least a portion of a side panel of the vehicle, wherein the mounting arm is used to vary a distance between the panel assembly and the roof rack. 19. The display assembly of claim 18, wherein the panel assembly comprises a transparent first panel and a second panel having a gap therebetween for receiving the display leaf.20. The display assembly of claim 19, further comprising a cap that is pivotally connected to the panel assembly and moveable between a closed position wherein the gap is enclosed; and an open position wherein the gap is exposed.21. The display assembly of claim 18, wherein the mounting arm assembly is telescoping.22. The display assembly of claim 18, wherein the mounting arm assembly is pivotally connected to the panel assembly.23. The display assembly of claim 21, wherein the mounting arm assembly comprises an inner arm movable relative to an outer arm to vary a length of the mounting arm assembly.24. The display assembly of claim 18, wherein the strap assembly is pivotally mounted to the mounting arm assembly.25. The display assembly of claim 18, wherein the strap assembly completely encircles a rail of the roof rack to secure the display assembly to the vehicle.26. The display assembly of claim 18, further comprising a support member connected to the panel assembly and disposed between the panel assembly and the side panel of the vehicle, wherein the support member comprises a non-abrasive surface for contacting the side panel of the vehicle.27. The display assembly of claim 26, wherein the support member is a suction cup which forms a removable coupling with the side panel of the vehicle.28. The display assembly of claim 26, wherein the support member is a magnet which forms a removable coupling with the side panel of the vehicle.29. The display assembly of claim 18, wherein the strap assembly forms an enclosure that removably encircles a portion of the roof rack to mount the display assembly to the vehicle, and wherein the strap assembly comprises a closure mechanism that secures the enclosure around said portion of the roof rack.30. The display assembly of claim 18, wherein the strap assembly forms an enclosure of an adjustable size that removably encircles a portion of the roof rack to mount the display assembly to the vehicle, and wherein the strap assembly comprises a closure mechanism that secures the enclosure around said portion of the roof rack and maintains the size of the enclosure at a desired size.