Systems and methods for providing a vehicle camper

Abstract

This invention relates generally to mechanics, and more specifically, to systems and methods for providing a vehicle camper. In one embodiment, the invention includes a vehicle camper having a base, a first portion of the base configurable to being disposed within a cargo space of a vehicle, the first portion of the base configurable to resting upon a floor of the cargo space, a second portion of the base configurable to extending laterally and outwardly from the cargo space such that the second portion is exposed from the vehicle; at least one support, the at least one support being deployably coupled to the base and configurable to extend from the base to a ground surface to provide support for the base; and a tent, the tent coupled to at least a portion of the base configured to being exposed from the vehicle, the tent suspendable by a frame, the tent and the frame configurable to being automatically deployable upon release to define an interior space above the base, the tent configurable to extending around at least a portion of an outside of the vehicle to provide a seal against moisture, the tent having a door for providing access from an exterior of the vehicle, wherein the base, the at least one support, and the tent are deployably collapsible into a stowable and portable unit.

1 . A vehicle camper, the vehicle camper comprising:
 a base, a first portion of the base configurable to being disposed within a cargo space of a vehicle, the first portion of the base configurable to resting upon a floor of the cargo space, a second portion of the base configurable to extending laterally and outwardly from the cargo space such that the second portion is exposed from the vehicle;   at least one support, the at least one support being deployably coupled to the base and configurable to extend from the base to a ground surface to provide support for the base; and   a tent, the tent coupled to at least a portion of the base configured to being exposed from the vehicle, the tent suspendable by a frame, the tent and the frame configurable to being automatically deployable upon release to define an interior space above the base, the tent configurable to extending around at least a portion of an outside of the vehicle to provide a seal against moisture, the tent having a door for providing access from an exterior of the vehicle,   wherein the base, the at least one support, and the tent are deployably collapsible into a stowable and portable unit.   
   
   
       2 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , wherein the base is not mounted to the vehicle. 
   
   
       3 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , wherein the base is coupled to the vehicle using a trailer hitch. 
   
   
       4 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , wherein the base, the at least one support, and the tent are configurable to foldably collapse into a stowable and portable unit. 
   
   
       5 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , wherein the base includes padding. 
   
   
       6 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one support is adjustable relative to the base. 
   
   
       7 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one support includes a shock absorbance system. 
   
   
       8 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , wherein the tent provides for a plurality of rooms. 
   
   
       9 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one of a plumbing system, a kitchen system, an electrical system, a heating or cooling system, a computer or network system, an entertainment system, and a security system, any of which are usable in coordination with the vehicle.   
   
   
       10 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one of steps, a bed, a seat, a table, and a shelf.   
   
   
       11 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a plurality of living levels.   
   
   
       12 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a tent insert,   wherein the vehicle camper is configurable to being usable on a ground surface without the vehicle and the tent insert is configurable to filling an aperture resulting from removal of the vehicle.   
   
   
       13 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , wherein the vehicle camper is configurable to being stowed within a compartment of the vehicle. 
   
   
       14 . The vehicle camper of  claim 1 , wherein the tent and/or the at least one support are removably coupled to the base. 
   
   
       15 . A vehicle camper, the vehicle camper comprising:
 a means for extending a cargo space of a vehicle;   a means for supporting the means for extending the cargo space on a ground surface; and   a means for providing an interior space above the means for extending the cargo space that is automatically deployable, that is sealed from moisture at an interface with the vehicle, and that is accessible from an exterior of the vehicle,   wherein the means for extending the cargo space, the means for support, and the means for providing an interior space are collapsible into a stowable and portable unit.   
   
   
       16 . The vehicle camper of  claim 15 , wherein the means for extending the cargo space of the vehicle is not mounted to the vehicle. 
   
   
       17 . The vehicle camper of  claim 15 , wherein the means for support is adjustable relative to the means for extending the cargo space. 
   
   
       18 . The vehicle camper of  claim 15 , wherein the means for support includes a shock absorbance system. 
   
   
       19 . A vehicle, the vehicle comprising:
 a body, an engine, and at least one wheel, the body defining a cargo space and a compartment;   a base, a first portion of the base configurable to being disposed within the cargo space, the first portion of the base configurable to resting upon a floor of the cargo space, a second portion of the base configurable to extending laterally and outwardly from the cargo space such that the second portion is exposed from the vehicle;   at least one support, the at least one support being deployably coupled to the base and configurable to extend from the base to a ground surface to provide support for the base; and   a tent, the tent coupled to at least a portion of the base configured to being exposed from the vehicle, the tent suspendable by a frame, the tent and the frame configurable to being automatically deployable upon release to define an interior space above the base, the tent configurable to extending around at least a portion of an outside of the vehicle to provide a seal against moisture, the tent having a door for providing access from an exterior of the vehicle,   wherein the base, the at least one support, and the tent are deployably collapsible and stowable within the compartment of the vehicle.   
   
   
       20 . The vehicle of  claim 19 , further comprising:
 at least one of a plumbing system, a kitchen system, an electrical system, a heating or cooling system, a computer or network system, an entertainment system, and a security system, any of which are usable in coordination with the vehicle.