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The vehicle-mounted awning is a quick setup framework that supports a weatherproof fabric canopy, and is configured for use to the rear of a vehicle. A multi-sectioned bumper bar attaches to the hitch receiver of a vehicle. Opposing ends of the bumper bar have vertical extension pieces, each extendi

The vehicle-mounted awning is a quick setup framework that supports a weatherproof fabric canopy, and is configured for use to the rear of a vehicle. A multi-sectioned bumper bar attaches to the hitch receiver of a vehicle. Opposing ends of the bumper bar have vertical extension pieces, each extending vertically and having a slightly arcuate free end for support of an arcuate multi-sectioned upper side panel frame on either side of the bumper bar. Multi-sectioned lower side panel frames are pivotally connected to opposing ends of the bumper bar. Upper and lower side panel frames are removably connected at their distal ends to provide cantilevered support. Additional multi-sectioned framework extends rearward protective coverage. A flexible water-resistant fabric is wrapped over the support framework to provide a covered canopy region. The framework of the device comprises a plurality of collapsible elements for storage in a small bag.

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We claim: 1. A vehicle-mounted awning, comprising: a laterally disposed bumper bar adapted for removable attachment to a vehicle hitch receiver; first and second vertical extension members removably attached at opposing ends of the laterally disposed bumper bar, the vertical extension members being

We claim: 1. A vehicle-mounted awning, comprising: a laterally disposed bumper bar adapted for removable attachment to a vehicle hitch receiver; first and second vertical extension members removably attached at opposing ends of the laterally disposed bumper bar, the vertical extension members being arcuate toward their free ends; first and second multi-sectioned upper side panel support members respectively connected to the free ends of the first and second vertical extension members, first and second multi-sectioned lower side panel support members having proximal ends pivotally and removably attached to respective opposing ends of the laterally disposed bumper bar, the upper and lower side panel support members being removably attached to each other at their respective distal ends; a multi-sectioned cross member disposed laterally between the upper side panel support members, the cross member having terminal ends attached to the opposing upper side panel support members; a looping multi-sectioned framework extending distally beyond terminal ends of the upper side panel support assemblies, the looping multi-sectioned framework forming an arcuate closed loop, thereby creating a distal boundary of the entire vehicle-mounted awning, the arcuate closed loop laterally interconnecting terminal ends of the two upper side panel support members; and a flexible, water-resistant fabric wrapped over the support framework to provide a protective covered region, the flexible water-resistant fabric having removable attachment means for retaining the fabric over the support framework. 2. The vehicle-mounted awning, according to claim 1, further comprising: the bumper bar being multi-sectioned tubular rectangular stock, comprising extension sections as well as a middle section, the middle section having a hitch receiver connecting member for the removable attachment of the bumper bar to the vehicle hitch receiver. 3. The vehicle-mounted awning, according to claim 1, wherein the bumper bar is of unitary construction having a hitch receiver connecting member at its center for the removable attachment of the bumper bar to the vehicle hitch receiver. 4. The vehicle-mounted awning, according to claim 1, wherein the vertical extension members are reversible to facilitate construction of the awning toward the front of the vehicle. 5. The vehicle-mounted awning, according to claim 1, wherein the bumper bar mount to the vehicle provides an anchor for the awning assembly thereby eliminating the requirement for mounting stakes, legs and guy wires. 6. The vehicle-mounted awning, according to claim 1, wherein the pivotally and removable attachment of the lower side panel support members further comprises a hollow cylindrical component of a marine-style jaw slider slipped over a stub at the end of each vertical extension member so that a slotted component of the jaw slider is capable of receiving an eye end attached to the proximal end of a section of the multi-sectioned lower side panel support member. 7. The vehicle-mounted awning, according to claim 6, further comprising: a quick release locking pin capable of being inserted in holes of the slotted component of the jaw slider when the holes are coaxially aligned with holes of the eye end to secure the attachment. 8. The vehicle-mounted awning, according to claim 1, wherein individual sections of the multi-sectioned upper side panel support members are tubular, being loosely connected together by a tensioning bungee cord which is threaded through and about hollow axial centers of the support members. 9. The vehicle-mounted awning, according to claim 8, further comprising: end caps disposed on opposing ends of the side panel support assembly the end caps serving as bungee cord tie-off points in order to provide a baseline tensioning of the bungee cord through the support members. 10. The vehicle-mounted awning, according to claim 8, further comprising: collar and sleeve fittings, in conjunction with the tensioned bungee, to provide quick release removable shock-corded compression joints for quick setup and breakdown of the cross member from the upper side panel frames. 11. The vehicle-mounted awning, according to claim 8, further comprising: a small storage bag capable of storing the multi-sectioned members when they are collapsed and disassembled.