Travel trailer chassis

Inactive Publication Date: 2001-09-04
ALFA LEISURE
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In the preferred embodiment, the main section of the chassis is mounted to the wheel axle(s) of the trailer. Forward of the main section, the chassis of the trailer has a first elevated section which is elevated above the main section. In the preferred embodiment, a second elevated section of the chassis is positioned forward of the first elevated section of the chassis and the second elevated section is elevated above the first elevated section. In the preferred embodiment, the bathroom facilities of the trailer are

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Further, if can be appreciated that it is difficult to load heavier objects in the storage space as the storage space is elevated above the sewage tanks.
It can also be appreciated that, since the sewage tanks and drains are mounted on the chassis, they are often exposed to t

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Reference will now be made to the drawings wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout. FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate a preferred embodiment of an improved travel trailer 200. As shown in FIG. 2A, the travel trailer 200 includes a chassis 202 (outlined in heavy black lines) that is coupled to the axles of the wheels 204. The chassis 202 has a main section 206, a first elevated section 208 and a second elevated section 210. Preferably, the main section 206 of the chassis 202 supports the floor, walls and equipment contained within a main section 212 of the trailer 200. The main trailer section 212 preferably includes the eating and cooking facilities, various common areas and auxiliary sleeping areas (not shown). The first elevated section 208 of the chassis 202 preferably supports the floor, walls and equipment contained within a bathroom 214. The second elevated section 210 of the chassis 202 preferably supports the floor, walls and equipment contained within a bedroom 216.

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An improved travel trailer chassis that has a main section, which is connected to the axles of the wheels, a first elevated section that is connected to a forward end of the main section and is elevated above the main section and a second elevated section that is connected to a forward end of the first elevated section and is elevated above the first elevated section. The first elevated section is configured to receive a floor and fixtures to support a bathroom. A trunk space for storage is defined by a floor that extends forward from the main section of the chassis underneath the first elevated section of the chassis. One or more sewage tanks are mounted to the first elevated section of the chassis immediately beneath and substantially adjacent the floor of the bathroom supporting the fixtures. A drain assembly extends through the trunk space to an exhaust positioned outside of the trailer. The controls of the drain assembly are advantageously located within the trunk space at an elevated position above the ground.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to travel trailers and, in particular, concerns an improved chassis for travel trailers which provides better positioning for sewage tanks and allows for a trailer construction that makes more efficient use of storage space.2. Description of the Related ArtTravel trailers are towed vehicles that have been outfitted with some or all of the facilities of a home for the convenience of the traveller. These types of trailers have become very popular throughout the world in the last several decades. One relatively recent innovation in travel trailers is the "fifth wheel" trailer wherein the forward section of the trailer is elevated and the hitch mechanism is mounted on the bottom side of the elevated section of the trailer. The hitch mechanism is typically attached to a towing apparatus mounted in the bed of a pickup truck. A cross-sectional view of a typical fifth wheel trailer is illustrated in FIG. 1A. T...

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IPC IPC(8): B60R15/00
CPCB60R15/00
Inventor CREAN, JOHNNIE
Owner ALFA LEISURE
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