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- Outdoor recreational activities including hiking, fishing, swimming, biking, etc. are enjoyed by many. Participants often desire to stay outdoors (possibly while on vacation) at or near locations where such recreational activities can occur. Others desire to stay outdoors simply to get away from things. Outdoor accommodations can include tents, cabins, wagons, yurts, etc.
- Some individuals may desire few amenities, for example, “roughing it” in a tent away from any infrastructure (e.g., away from electricity, running water, sewer, Internet connectivity, climate control, etc.).
- Other individuals may desire lodging that includes various amenities, including one or more forms of infrastructure. When a number of lodging amenities are provided, the activity may be referred to as “glamping”.
- a wagon includes a chassis.
- One or more axles are attached to one side (e.g., the underside) of the chassis and each axle includes one or more attached wheels.
- a flooring surface is attached to another side (e.g., the upper side) of the chassis.
- a first side surface is attached at or near a longitudinal edge of the flooring surface.
- a second side surface is attached at or near another and opposing longitudinal edge of the flooring surface.
- a plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports are attached to the first side surface and the second side surface and span between the first side surface and second side surface.
- Another plurality of (e.g., interior) canopy frame supports are also attached to the first side surface and the second side surface and span between the first side surface and second side surface.
- Canopy frame supports included in the plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports can be larger than canopy frame supports included in the other plurality of (e.g., interior) frame supports.
- An exterior canopy can rest on the plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports, span between the plurality of canopy frame supports, and span between the first side surface and the second side surface.
- An interior canopy can rest on the other plurality of (e.g., interior) canopy frame supports, span between the other plurality of canopy frame supports, and span between the first side surface and the second side surface.
- Including interior and exterior canopies increases insulation relative to a single canopy.
- the plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports are larger than the other plurality of (e.g., interior) canopy frame supports, air can flow between the interior and exterior canopies. Air flow between the canopies in combination with increased insulation facilitates more effective climate control inside a wagon.
- exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports are included in at least partially overlapping pairs. Since exterior canopy frame supports are larger, there can be a gap between the exterior canopy frame support and the interior canopy frame support of a pair. In another aspect, exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports are offset from one another. For example, exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports can alternate along the first and second side surfaces.
- the first and second side surfaces can include corresponding frame support sleeves.
- Canopy frame supports can be inserted into the frame support sleeves.
- exterior canopy frame support sleeves are attached to the exterior of the first and second side surfaces and interior canopy frame support sleeves are attached to the interior of the first and second side surfaces.
- exterior canopy frame support sleeves may be attached to the interior of the first and second side surfaces.
- interior canopy frame support sleeves may be attached to the exterior the first and second side surfaces.
- FIG. 1A illustrates an example view of an end of a wagon
- FIG. 1B illustrates an example view of another end of the wagon of FIG. 1A ;
- FIG. 1C illustrates a side view of the wagon of FIG. 1A ;
- FIG. 1D illustrates an example view of the end of the wagon of FIG. 1A including end canopies
- FIG. 1E illustrates an example view of the other end of the wagon of FIG. 1B including end canopies
- FIG. 1F illustrates an example view of the end of the wagon of FIG. 1D including an interior canopy
- FIG. 1G illustrates an example view of the end of the wagon of FIG. 1E including an interior canopy
- FIG. 1H illustrates an example view of the end of the wagon of FIG. 1F including an exterior canopy
- FIG. 1I illustrates an example view of the end of the wagon of FIG. 1G including an exterior canopy
- FIG. 2A illustrates an example view of the end of a wagon similar to the wagon of FIG. 1B and having interior canopy frame supports and exterior canopy frame supports offset from one another;
- FIG. 2B illustrates a side view of the wagon of FIG. 2A .
- Examples extend to double canopy covered wagons.
- Glamping can include staying in less improved, possibly temporary and/or mobile structures, such as, tents, yurts, wagons, etc. Providing climate control in less improved, temporary and/or mobile structures can be difficult. These structures are often constructed of single layers of fabric (providing limited insulation) and lack internal air circulation mechanisms.
- a wagon can include a chassis.
- the chassis includes first and second longitudinal joists and a plurality of cross beams running between the first and second longitudinal joists.
- An area between the first and second longitudinal joists can be utilized as a utility channel. Wires, pipes, conduits, etc. can be run through the utility channel to different parts of the wagon.
- One or more axles are attached to one side (e.g., the underside) of the chassis and each axle includes one or more attached wheels.
- a flooring surface is attached to another side (e.g., the upper side) of the chassis.
- the flooring surface can be constructed from a plurality of planks and/or other pieces of material.
- the planks and/or other pieces of material can include wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- a first side surface is attached at or near a longitudinal edge of the flooring surface.
- a second side surface is attached at or near another and opposing longitudinal edge of the flooring surface.
- the first and second side surfaces can be constructed from a plurality of planks and/or other pieces of material.
- the planks and/or other pieces of material can include wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- the first and second side surfaces can be constructed of the same materials used to construct the flooring surface or can be constructed of different materials.
- a plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports are attached to the first side surface and the second side surface and span between the first side surface and second side surface.
- Another plurality of (e.g., interior) canopy frame supports are also attached to the first side surface and the second side surface and span between the first side surface and second side surface.
- Canopy frame supports included in the plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports can be larger than canopy frame supports included in the other plurality of (e.g., interior) frame supports.
- canopy frame supports are constructed from metal.
- An exterior canopy can rest on the plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports, span between the plurality of canopy frame supports, and span between the first side surface and the second side surface.
- An interior canopy can rest on the other plurality of (e.g., interior) canopy frame supports, span between the other plurality of canopy frame supports, and span between the first side surface and the second side surface.
- canopies are constructed from canvas. Canvas used for canopies can be designed for and/or treated to provide mold resistance or other properties that improve usability, reduce maintenance, or increase durability.
- Including interior and exterior canopies increases insulation relative to a single canopy. Further, since the plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports are larger than the other plurality of (e.g., interior) canopy frame supports, air can flow between the interior and exterior canopies. Air flow between the canopies in combination with increased insulation facilitates more effective climate control inside a wagon.
- exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports are included in at least partially overlapping pairs. Since exterior canopy frame supports are larger, there can be a gap between the exterior canopy frame support and the interior canopy frame support of a pair. In another aspect, exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports are offset from one another. For example, exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports can alternate along the first and second side surfaces.
- the first and second side surfaces can include corresponding frame support sleeves.
- Canopy frame supports can be inserted into the frame support sleeves.
- exterior canopy frame support sleeves are attached to the exterior of the first and second side surfaces and interior canopy frame support sleeves are attached to the interior of the first and second side surfaces.
- exterior canopy frame support sleeves may be attached to the interior of the first and second side surfaces.
- interior canopy frame support sleeves may be attached to the exterior of the first and second side surfaces.
- canopy frame support sleeves are constructed from metal.
- Canopy frame support sleeves can be tailored for receiving canopy frame supports such that the sleeves can accept a canopy frame support and the canopy frame support is secure after insertion (e.g., due to friction, tension on the canopy frame support, mechanical attachment such as screws, bolts, etc.).
- FIG. 1A illustrates an example view of an end of a wagon 100 .
- wagon 100 includes chassis 101 .
- Chassis 101 includes two longitudinal joists and a plurality of cross beams running between the first and second longitudinal joists.
- An area between the two longitudinal joists can be utilized as a utility channel. Wires, pipes, conduits, etc. can be run through the utility channel to different parts of wagon 100 .
- Axles 111 and 121 are attached to the underside of chassis 101 .
- Axle 111 includes wheels 112 and 113 .
- Axle 121 includes wheels 122 and 123 .
- Wheels 112 , 113 , 122 , and 123 can be constructed of wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- wheels 112 , 113 , 122 , and 123 are constructed of wood and a metal (e.g., iron) tire is attached to each wheel.
- a flooring surface (not visible) is attached to the upper side of chassis 101 .
- the flooring surface can be constructed from a plurality of planks and/or other pieces of material.
- the planks and/or other pieces of material can include wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- Side surfaces 107 and 108 can be attached at or near longitudinal edges of the flooring surface.
- Each of side surfaces 107 and 108 can be constructed from a plurality of planks and/or other pieces of material.
- the planks and/or other pieces of material can include wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- Side surfaces 107 and 108 can be constructed of the same materials used to construct the flooring surface or can be constructed of different materials.
- Rear surfaces 106 A and 106 B are attached at or near a rear edge of the flooring surface.
- Each of rear surfaces 106 A and 106 B can be constructed from a plurality of planks and/or other pieces of material.
- the planks and/or other pieces of material can include wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- Rear surfaces 106 A and 106 B can be constructed of the same materials used to construct the flooring surface or can be constructed of different materials.
- Door frame 103 can be attached to the flooring surface inline with rear surfaces 106 A and 106 B. An exterior flooring surface (e.g., separate from the flooring surface) can extend towards the rear past door frame 103 to form a patio.
- Door frame 103 can be constructed of wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- Door frame 103 can house door 104 .
- Door 104 can be used as an entrance to and exit from the interior of wagon 100 .
- Door 104 can be constructed of wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- Staircase 102 can be attached to rear edge of the patio.
- Staircase 102 can be constructed of wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- staircase 102 can be attached at or near rear surfaces 106 A and 106 B.
- FIG. 1B illustrates an example view of another end of wagon 100 .
- sleeves 151 B, 152 B, 153 B, 154 B, and 155 B can be attached to side surface 108 .
- Canopy frame support pairs 131 , 132 , 133 , 134 , and 135 can span between side surfaces 107 and 108 .
- Each canopy frame support pair can include an exterior canopy frame support and an interior canopy frame support.
- Canopy support pair 131 includes exterior canopy frame support 131 E and interior canopy frame support 131 I.
- Canopy support pair 132 includes exterior canopy frame support 132 E and interior canopy frame support 132 I.
- Canopy support pair 133 includes exterior canopy frame support 133 E and interior canopy frame support 133 I.
- Canopy support pair 134 includes exterior canopy frame support 134 E and interior canopy frame support 134 I.
- Canopy support pair 135 includes exterior canopy frame support 135 E and interior canopy frame support 135 I.
- Canopy frame support pairs can include pairs of arched or bowed canopy frame supports.
- Interior canopy frame supports can be arched or bowed canopy frame supports.
- exterior canopy frame supports can be arched or bowed canopy frame supports.
- each canopy frame support can be inserted into a sleeve attached to side surface 107 and the other end of each canopy frame support can be inserted into a sleeve attached to side surface 108 .
- each of sleeves 151 A, 152 A, 153 A, 154 A, 155 A, 151 B, 152 B, 153 B, 154 B, and 155 B includes a sleeve pair (and thus there are twenty sleeves on wagon 100 ).
- each sleeve pair can include a sleeve positioned on the exterior of a side surface and a sleeve positioned on the interior of the side surface.
- Per canopy support pair one end of the exterior canopy frame support can be inserted into a sleeve on the exterior of one side surface and another end of the exterior canopy frame support can be inserted into another sleeve on the exterior of another side surface.
- one end of the interior canopy frame support can be inserted into a sleeve on the interior of one side surface and another end of the interior canopy frame support can be inserted into another sleeve on the interior of another side surface.
- one end of exterior canopy frame support 131 E can be inserted into a sleeve 151 A on the exterior of side surface 107 and another end of exterior canopy frame support 131 E can be inserted into a sleeve 151 B on the exterior of side surface 108 .
- one end of interior canopy frame support 131 I can be inserted into a sleeve 151 A on the interior of side surface 107 and another end of interior canopy frame support 131 I can be inserted into a sleeve 151 B on the interior of side surface 108 .
- one end of exterior canopy frame support 132 E can be inserted into a sleeve 152 A on the exterior of side surface 107 and another end of exterior canopy frame support 132 E can be inserted into a sleeve 152 B on the exterior of side surface 108 .
- one end of interior canopy frame support 132 I can be inserted into a sleeve 152 A on the interior of side surface 107 and another end of interior canopy frame support 132 I can be inserted into a sleeve 152 B on the interior of side surface 108 .
- Canopy frame supports 133 E and 133 I, 134 E and 134 I, and 135 E and 135 I can be similarly inserted in sleeves 153 A and 153 B, sleeves 154 A and 154 B, and sleeves 155 A and 155 B respectively.
- each sleeve pair can include two sleeves positioned on the exterior of a side surface or can include two sleeves on the interior of the side surface.
- Sleeves can be constructed of metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- exterior canopy frame supports are larger than interior canopy frame supports. Due to the difference in size, there is a gap between the exterior canopy frame support and the interior canopy frame support in each canopy frame pair. The difference in size between an exterior canopy frame support and a corresponding interior canopy frame support can increase towards the top of the canopy frame pair. As such, a gap between an exterior canopy frame support and an interior canopy frame support can also increase towards the top of a canopy frame support pair.
- wagon 100 also includes front surfaces 109 A and 109 B, jockey box 126 , hitch 127 , and bench 128 .
- Front surfaces 109 A and 109 B are attached at or near a front edge of the flooring surface.
- Each of front surfaces 109 A and 109 B can be constructed from a plurality of planks and/or other pieces of material.
- the planks and/or other pieces of material can include wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- Front surfaces 109 A and 109 B can be constructed of the same materials used to construct the flooring surface or can be constructed of different materials.
- jockey box 126 When opened, jockey box 126 can provide access to the utility channel between the two longitudinal joists of chassis 101 .
- Hitch 127 can be used to connect wagon 100 to a tow vehicle, such as, a truck or tractor.
- FIG. 1C illustrates a side view of wagon 100 .
- the exterior canopy frame supports, the interior canopy frame supports, and the corresponding sleeves are at least partially, if not substantially, aligned with one another.
- FIGS. 1D and 1E illustrate example views of ends of the wagon 100 including end canopies.
- exterior canopy frame support 131 E is threaded through rear canopy 141 and rear canopy 141 is attached to rear surfaces 106 A and 106 B and door frame 103 .
- exterior canopy frame support 135 E is threaded through front canopy 142 and front canopy 142 is attached to front surfaces 109 A and 109 B.
- Front canopy 142 also includes window 146 .
- Front canopy 142 and rear canopy 141 can be constructed of canvas. Canvas used to construct front canopy 142 and rear canopy 141 can be designed for and/or treated to provide mold resistance or other properties that improve usability, reduce maintenance, or increase durability.
- FIGS. 1F and 1G illustrate example views of ends of wagon 100 including an interior canopy.
- interior canopy 143 is placed over interior canopy frame supports 131 I, 132 I, 133 I, 134 I, and 135 I (and under exterior canopy frame supports 131 E, 132 E, 133 E, 134 E, and 135 E).
- Interior canopy 143 spans between interior canopy frame supports 131 I, 132 I, 133 I, 134 I, and 135 I and spans between side surface 107 and side surface 108 .
- interior canopy 143 essentially creates a cabin area between: (1) side surface 107 , (2) side surface 108 , (3) rear surfaces 106 A, 106 B, and door frame 103 , and (4) front surfaces 106 A and 106 B.
- Interior canopy 143 can be constructed of canvas. Canvas used to construct interior canopy 143 can be designed for and/or treated to provide mold resistance or other properties that improve usability, reduce maintenance, or increase durability.
- FIGS. 1H and 1I illustrate example views of ends of wagon 100 including an exterior canopy.
- exterior canopy 144 is placed over exterior canopy frame supports 131 E, 132 E, 133 E, 134 E, and 135 E.
- Exterior canopy 144 spans between exterior canopy frame supports 131 E, 132 E, 133 E, 134 E, and 135 E and spans between side surface 107 and side surface 108 .
- Exterior canopy 144 also partially covers front canopy 142 and rear canopy 141 .
- Exterior canopy 144 can be secured to tie downs on side surface 107 , side surface 108 , front surfaces 109 A and 109 B, and rear surfaces 106 A, and 106 B.
- Exterior canopy 144 can be constructed of canvas. Canvas used to construct exterior canopy 144 can be designed for and/or treated to provide mold resistance or other properties that improve usability, reduce maintenance, or increase durability.
- exterior canopy frame supports 131 E, 132 E, 133 E, 134 E, and 135 E are larger than corresponding interior canopy frame supports 131 I, 132 I, 133 I, 134 I, and 135 I, air can flow between interior canopy 143 and exterior canopy 144 . Air flow between interior canopy 143 and exterior canopy 144 in combination with increased insulation facilitates more effective climate control inside the cabin area.
- wagon 100 includes a mini split air conditioning system.
- a compressor/condenser can be mounted to the underside of chassis 101 .
- An air handler can be mounted somewhere within the cabin area.
- a conduit (possibly at least partially running in the utility channel between the longitudinal joists of the chassis 101 ) can connect the compressor/condenser and the air handling unit.
- the cabin area can also include other infrastructure/amenities, such as, for example, a compostable toilet, running water, a septic tank, mains power, a lighting fixture, a sink, an electrical outlet, a radio, a television, a stove, a microwave, a wired network connectivity port, etc.
- wiring is run through one or more interior canopy frame supports ( 131 I, 132 I, 133 I, 134 I, or 135 I) to lighting fixtures, power outlets, wired network connectivity ports, etc.
- wire or pipes needed to connect the various infrastructure/amenities are run through the utility channel of the chassis 101 .
- FIG. 2A illustrates an example view of the end of wagon 200 .
- Wagon 200 is similar to wagon 100 and has interior canopy frame supports and exterior canopy frame supports offset from one another.
- sleeves 201 , 202 , and 203 can be single sleeves attached to the exterior of side surface 108 .
- Similar opposing sleeves corresponding to and aligned with sleeves 201 , 202 , and 203 can be single sleeves attached on the exterior of side surface 107 .
- One end of exterior canopy frame support 132 E can be inserted into sleeve 201 and another end of exterior canopy frame support 132 E can be inserted into a corresponding opposing sleeve attached to the exterior of side surface 107 .
- Exterior canopy frame support 133 E can be inserted into sleeve 202 and another end of exterior canopy frame support 132 E can be inserted into a corresponding opposing sleeve attached to the exterior of side surface 107 .
- One end of exterior canopy frame support 134 E can be inserted into sleeve 203 and another end of exterior canopy frame support 134 E can be inserted into a corresponding opposing sleeve attached to the exterior of side surface 107 .
- interior canopy frame support 211 is offset between canopy frame support pair 131 and exterior canopy frame support 132 E.
- Interior canopy frame support 212 is offset between exterior canopy frame support 132 E and exterior canopy frame support 133 E.
- Interior canopy frame support 213 is offset between exterior canopy frame support 133 E and exterior canopy frame support 134 E.
- Interior canopy frame support 214 is offset between exterior canopy frame support 134 E and canopy frame support pair 135 .
- Additional sleeves can be attached to the interior of side surface 108 and can be attached to the interior of side surface 107 .
- Interior attached sleeves on side surface 108 can correspond to and be aligned with opposing interior attached sleeves on side surface 107 .
- One end of each of interior canopy frame supports 211 , 212 , 213 , and 214 can be inserted into a sleeve attached to the interior of side surface 108 .
- Another end of each of interior canopy frame supports 211 , 212 , 213 , and 214 can be inserted into a corresponding opposing sleeve attached to the interior of side surface 107 .
- Canopy frame support pair 131 can be inserted into sleeves 151 A and 151 B as described.
- canopy frame support pair 135 can be inserted into sleeves 155 A and 155 B as described.
- exterior canopy frame supports 131 E, 132 E, 133 E, 134 E, and 135 E can be larger than interior canopy frame supports 131 I, 211 , 212 , 213 , 214 , and 135 I.
- exterior canopy frame support 135 E can be threaded through a front canopy 142 .
- exterior canopy frame support 131 E can be threaded through rear 141 .
- An interior canopy similar to internal canopy 143 can be placed over interior canopy frame supports 131 I, 211 , 212 , 213 , 214 , and 135 I (and under exterior canopy frame supports 131 E, 132 E, 133 E, 134 E, and 135 E).
- the interior canopy can span between interior canopy frame supports 131 I, 211 , 212 , 213 , 214 , and 135 I and spans between side surface 107 and side surface 108 .
- the interior canopy essentially creates a cabin area between: (1) side surface 107 , (2) side surface 108 , (3) rear surfaces 106 A, 106 B, and door frame 103 , and (4) front surfaces 106 A and 106 B.
- the interior canopy can be constructed of canvas. Canvas used to construct the interior canopy can be designed for and/or treated to provide mold resistance or other properties that improve usability, reduce maintenance, or increase durability.
- Exterior canopy 144 can be placed over exterior canopy frame supports 131 E, 132 E, 133 E, 134 E, and 135 E. Exterior canopy 144 spans between exterior canopy supports 131 E, 132 E, 133 E, 134 E, and 135 E and spans between side surface 107 and side surface 108 . Exterior canopy 144 also partially covers front canopy 142 and rear canopy 141 . Exterior canopy 144 can be secured to tie downs on side surface 107 , side surface 108 , front surfaces 109 A and 109 B, and rear surfaces 106 A, and 106 B. Exterior canopy 144 can be constructed of canvas. Canvas used to construct exterior canopy 144 can be designed for and/or treated to provide mold resistance or other properties that improve usability, reduce maintenance, or increase durability.
- exterior canopy frame supports 131 E, 132 E, 133 E, 134 E, and 135 E are larger than corresponding interior canopy frame supports 131 I, 211 , 212 , 213 , 214 , and 135 I, air can flow between the interior canopy and exterior canopy 144 . Air flow between the interior canopy and exterior canopy 144 in combination with increased insulation facilitates more effective climate control inside the cabin area.
- FIG. 2B illustrates an example side view of wagon 200 .
- Wagon 200 can include any of described infrastructure/amenities, such as, for example, a mini split air conditioning system, conduit, a compostable toilet, running water, a septic tank, mains power, a lighting fixture, a sink, an electrical outlet, a radio, a television, a stove, a microwave, a wired network connectivity port, etc.
- wiring is run through one or more interior canopy frame supports ( 131 I, 211 , 212 , 213 , 214 , or 135 I) to lighting fixtures, power outlets, wired network connectivity ports, etc.
- wagon 200 includes six interior canopy frame supports while wagon 100 includes five interior canopy frame supports. Including an additional interior canopy frame support can facilitate better fitment of an internal canopy.
- a wagon includes an additional exterior canopy frame support.
- the additional exterior canopy frame support may be in addition to or in lieu of an additional interior canopy frame support.
- Other arrangements, patterns, numbers, and spacing of exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports are also possible.
- a wagon can include between 3 and 10 exterior canopy frame supports (and corresponding sleeves) and between 3 and 10 internal canopy frame supports (and corresponding sleeves).
- Exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports can be arranged as pairs and/or offset from one another. For example, two interior canopy frame supports may be included between each exterior canopy frame support (or vice versa). In one aspect, exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports are arranged as pairs and additional interior canopy frame supports and/or additional exterior canopy frame supports are offset between the canopy frame support pairs.
Abstract
The present invention extends to a double canopy covered wagon. Interior canopy frame supports support an interior canopy over a portion of a wagon flooring surface and under larger exterior canopy frame supports. The exterior canopy frame supports support an exterior canopy over the interior canopy. Including interior and exteriors canopies increases insulation relative to a single canopy. Further, since the exterior canopy frame supports are larger than the interior canopy frame supports, air can flow between the interior and exterior canopies. Air flow between the canopies in combination with increased insulation facilitates more effective climate control inside a wagon.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/001,481, entitled “DOUBLE CANOPY COVERED WAGON,” filed Aug. 24, 2020, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 11,053,706, which claims the benefit of, and priority to, U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/891,295, entitled “COVERED WAGON DOUBLE CANOPY,” filed Aug. 24, 2019. The entire contents of the foregoing applications and issued patents are hereby expressly incorporated by reference in their entirety.
- Outdoor recreational activities including hiking, fishing, swimming, biking, etc. are enjoyed by many. Participants often desire to stay outdoors (possibly while on vacation) at or near locations where such recreational activities can occur. Others desire to stay outdoors simply to get away from things. Outdoor accommodations can include tents, cabins, wagons, yurts, etc.
- Although many enjoy the outdoors, there can be a high degree of variability between individuals with respect to desired lodging amenities. Some individuals may desire few amenities, for example, “roughing it” in a tent away from any infrastructure (e.g., away from electricity, running water, sewer, Internet connectivity, climate control, etc.). Other individuals may desire lodging that includes various amenities, including one or more forms of infrastructure. When a number of lodging amenities are provided, the activity may be referred to as “glamping”.
- Examples extend to double canopy covered wagons. A wagon includes a chassis. One or more axles are attached to one side (e.g., the underside) of the chassis and each axle includes one or more attached wheels. A flooring surface is attached to another side (e.g., the upper side) of the chassis. A first side surface is attached at or near a longitudinal edge of the flooring surface. A second side surface is attached at or near another and opposing longitudinal edge of the flooring surface.
- A plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports (e.g., arches or bows) are attached to the first side surface and the second side surface and span between the first side surface and second side surface. Another plurality of (e.g., interior) canopy frame supports (e.g., also arches or bows) are also attached to the first side surface and the second side surface and span between the first side surface and second side surface. Canopy frame supports included in the plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports can be larger than canopy frame supports included in the other plurality of (e.g., interior) frame supports.
- An exterior canopy can rest on the plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports, span between the plurality of canopy frame supports, and span between the first side surface and the second side surface. An interior canopy can rest on the other plurality of (e.g., interior) canopy frame supports, span between the other plurality of canopy frame supports, and span between the first side surface and the second side surface. Including interior and exterior canopies increases insulation relative to a single canopy. Further, since the plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports are larger than the other plurality of (e.g., interior) canopy frame supports, air can flow between the interior and exterior canopies. Air flow between the canopies in combination with increased insulation facilitates more effective climate control inside a wagon.
- In one aspect, exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports are included in at least partially overlapping pairs. Since exterior canopy frame supports are larger, there can be a gap between the exterior canopy frame support and the interior canopy frame support of a pair. In another aspect, exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports are offset from one another. For example, exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports can alternate along the first and second side surfaces.
- The first and second side surfaces can include corresponding frame support sleeves. Canopy frame supports can be inserted into the frame support sleeves. In one aspect, exterior canopy frame support sleeves are attached to the exterior of the first and second side surfaces and interior canopy frame support sleeves are attached to the interior of the first and second side surfaces. However, exterior canopy frame support sleeves may be attached to the interior of the first and second side surfaces. Likewise, interior canopy frame support sleeves may be attached to the exterior the first and second side surfaces.
- This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
- Additional features and advantages will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice. The features and advantages may be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features and advantages will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by practice as set forth hereinafter.
- In order to describe the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and features can be obtained, a more particular description will be rendered by reference to specific implementations thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only some implementations and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, implementations will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1A illustrates an example view of an end of a wagon; -
FIG. 1B illustrates an example view of another end of the wagon ofFIG. 1A ; -
FIG. 1C illustrates a side view of the wagon ofFIG. 1A ; -
FIG. 1D illustrates an example view of the end of the wagon ofFIG. 1A including end canopies; -
FIG. 1E illustrates an example view of the other end of the wagon ofFIG. 1B including end canopies; -
FIG. 1F illustrates an example view of the end of the wagon ofFIG. 1D including an interior canopy; -
FIG. 1G illustrates an example view of the end of the wagon ofFIG. 1E including an interior canopy; -
FIG. 1H illustrates an example view of the end of the wagon ofFIG. 1F including an exterior canopy; -
FIG. 1I illustrates an example view of the end of the wagon ofFIG. 1G including an exterior canopy; -
FIG. 2A illustrates an example view of the end of a wagon similar to the wagon ofFIG. 1B and having interior canopy frame supports and exterior canopy frame supports offset from one another; and -
FIG. 2B illustrates a side view of the wagon ofFIG. 2A . - Examples extend to double canopy covered wagons.
- Many individuals desire to stay in the outdoors, even in relatively remote areas, while still enjoying various amenities, such as, as electricity, plumbing, climate control, Internet access, etc. Such stays may be referred to as “glamping”. Glamping can include staying in less improved, possibly temporary and/or mobile structures, such as, tents, yurts, wagons, etc. Providing climate control in less improved, temporary and/or mobile structures can be difficult. These structures are often constructed of single layers of fabric (providing limited insulation) and lack internal air circulation mechanisms.
- A wagon can include a chassis. In one aspect, the chassis includes first and second longitudinal joists and a plurality of cross beams running between the first and second longitudinal joists. An area between the first and second longitudinal joists can be utilized as a utility channel. Wires, pipes, conduits, etc. can be run through the utility channel to different parts of the wagon.
- One or more axles are attached to one side (e.g., the underside) of the chassis and each axle includes one or more attached wheels.
- A flooring surface is attached to another side (e.g., the upper side) of the chassis. The flooring surface can be constructed from a plurality of planks and/or other pieces of material. The planks and/or other pieces of material can include wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- A first side surface is attached at or near a longitudinal edge of the flooring surface. A second side surface is attached at or near another and opposing longitudinal edge of the flooring surface. The first and second side surfaces can be constructed from a plurality of planks and/or other pieces of material. The planks and/or other pieces of material can include wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc. The first and second side surfaces can be constructed of the same materials used to construct the flooring surface or can be constructed of different materials.
- A plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports (e.g., arches or bows) are attached to the first side surface and the second side surface and span between the first side surface and second side surface. Another plurality of (e.g., interior) canopy frame supports (e.g., also arches or bows) are also attached to the first side surface and the second side surface and span between the first side surface and second side surface. Canopy frame supports included in the plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports can be larger than canopy frame supports included in the other plurality of (e.g., interior) frame supports. In one aspect, canopy frame supports are constructed from metal.
- An exterior canopy can rest on the plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports, span between the plurality of canopy frame supports, and span between the first side surface and the second side surface. An interior canopy can rest on the other plurality of (e.g., interior) canopy frame supports, span between the other plurality of canopy frame supports, and span between the first side surface and the second side surface. In one aspect, canopies are constructed from canvas. Canvas used for canopies can be designed for and/or treated to provide mold resistance or other properties that improve usability, reduce maintenance, or increase durability.
- Including interior and exterior canopies increases insulation relative to a single canopy. Further, since the plurality of (e.g., exterior) canopy frame supports are larger than the other plurality of (e.g., interior) canopy frame supports, air can flow between the interior and exterior canopies. Air flow between the canopies in combination with increased insulation facilitates more effective climate control inside a wagon.
- In one aspect, exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports are included in at least partially overlapping pairs. Since exterior canopy frame supports are larger, there can be a gap between the exterior canopy frame support and the interior canopy frame support of a pair. In another aspect, exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports are offset from one another. For example, exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports can alternate along the first and second side surfaces.
- The first and second side surfaces can include corresponding frame support sleeves. Canopy frame supports can be inserted into the frame support sleeves. In one aspect, exterior canopy frame support sleeves are attached to the exterior of the first and second side surfaces and interior canopy frame support sleeves are attached to the interior of the first and second side surfaces. However, exterior canopy frame support sleeves may be attached to the interior of the first and second side surfaces. Likewise, interior canopy frame support sleeves may be attached to the exterior of the first and second side surfaces. In one aspect, canopy frame support sleeves are constructed from metal. Canopy frame support sleeves can be tailored for receiving canopy frame supports such that the sleeves can accept a canopy frame support and the canopy frame support is secure after insertion (e.g., due to friction, tension on the canopy frame support, mechanical attachment such as screws, bolts, etc.).
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FIG. 1A illustrates an example view of an end of awagon 100. As depicted,wagon 100 includeschassis 101.Chassis 101 includes two longitudinal joists and a plurality of cross beams running between the first and second longitudinal joists. An area between the two longitudinal joists can be utilized as a utility channel. Wires, pipes, conduits, etc. can be run through the utility channel to different parts ofwagon 100. -
Axles chassis 101.Axle 111 includeswheels Axle 121 includeswheels Wheels wheels - A flooring surface (not visible) is attached to the upper side of
chassis 101. The flooring surface can be constructed from a plurality of planks and/or other pieces of material. The planks and/or other pieces of material can include wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc. - Side surfaces 107 and 108 can be attached at or near longitudinal edges of the flooring surface. Each of side surfaces 107 and 108 can be constructed from a plurality of planks and/or other pieces of material. The planks and/or other pieces of material can include wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc. Side surfaces 107 and 108 can be constructed of the same materials used to construct the flooring surface or can be constructed of different materials.
- Rear surfaces 106A and 106B are attached at or near a rear edge of the flooring surface. Each of
rear surfaces -
Door frame 103 can be attached to the flooring surface inline withrear surfaces past door frame 103 to form a patio.Door frame 103 can be constructed of wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.Door frame 103 can housedoor 104.Door 104 can be used as an entrance to and exit from the interior ofwagon 100.Door 104 can be constructed of wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc. -
Staircase 102 can be attached to rear edge of the patio.Staircase 102 can be constructed of wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, etc. In another aspect without a patio,staircase 102 can be attached at or nearrear surfaces -
Sleeves side surface 107.FIG. 1B illustrates an example view of another end ofwagon 100. As depicted inFIG. 1B ,sleeves side surface 108. Canopy frame support pairs 131, 132, 133, 134, and 135 can span between side surfaces 107 and 108. - Each canopy frame support pair can include an exterior canopy frame support and an interior canopy frame support.
Canopy support pair 131 includes exteriorcanopy frame support 131E and interior canopy frame support 131I.Canopy support pair 132 includes exteriorcanopy frame support 132E and interior canopy frame support 132I.Canopy support pair 133 includes exteriorcanopy frame support 133E and interior canopy frame support 133I.Canopy support pair 134 includes exteriorcanopy frame support 134E and interior canopy frame support 134I.Canopy support pair 135 includes exteriorcanopy frame support 135E and interior canopy frame support 135I. - Canopy frame support pairs can include pairs of arched or bowed canopy frame supports. Interior canopy frame supports can be arched or bowed canopy frame supports. Similarly, exterior canopy frame supports can be arched or bowed canopy frame supports.
- One end of each canopy frame support can be inserted into a sleeve attached to
side surface 107 and the other end of each canopy frame support can be inserted into a sleeve attached toside surface 108. In one aspect, each ofsleeves - Per canopy support pair, one end of the exterior canopy frame support can be inserted into a sleeve on the exterior of one side surface and another end of the exterior canopy frame support can be inserted into another sleeve on the exterior of another side surface. Similarly, per canopy support pair, one end of the interior canopy frame support can be inserted into a sleeve on the interior of one side surface and another end of the interior canopy frame support can be inserted into another sleeve on the interior of another side surface. For example, one end of exterior
canopy frame support 131E can be inserted into asleeve 151A on the exterior ofside surface 107 and another end of exteriorcanopy frame support 131E can be inserted into asleeve 151B on the exterior ofside surface 108. Similarly, one end of interior canopy frame support 131I can be inserted into asleeve 151A on the interior ofside surface 107 and another end of interior canopy frame support 131I can be inserted into asleeve 151B on the interior ofside surface 108. Likewise, one end of exteriorcanopy frame support 132E can be inserted into asleeve 152A on the exterior ofside surface 107 and another end of exteriorcanopy frame support 132E can be inserted into asleeve 152B on the exterior ofside surface 108. Similarly, one end of interior canopy frame support 132I can be inserted into asleeve 152A on the interior ofside surface 107 and another end of interior canopy frame support 132I can be inserted into asleeve 152B on the interior ofside surface 108. Canopy frame supports 133E and 133I, 134E and 134I, and 135E and 135I can be similarly inserted insleeves sleeves sleeves - However, other arrangements of sleeves are also possible. For example, each sleeve pair can include two sleeves positioned on the exterior of a side surface or can include two sleeves on the interior of the side surface.
- Sleeves can be constructed of metal, plastic, composite materials, etc.
- As depicted in
FIGS. 1A and 1B , exterior canopy frame supports are larger than interior canopy frame supports. Due to the difference in size, there is a gap between the exterior canopy frame support and the interior canopy frame support in each canopy frame pair. The difference in size between an exterior canopy frame support and a corresponding interior canopy frame support can increase towards the top of the canopy frame pair. As such, a gap between an exterior canopy frame support and an interior canopy frame support can also increase towards the top of a canopy frame support pair. - As depicted in
FIG. 1B ,wagon 100 also includesfront surfaces jockey box 126,hitch 127, andbench 128. -
Front surfaces front surfaces Front surfaces - When opened,
jockey box 126 can provide access to the utility channel between the two longitudinal joists ofchassis 101. - Hitch 127 can be used to connect
wagon 100 to a tow vehicle, such as, a truck or tractor. -
FIG. 1C illustrates a side view ofwagon 100. As depicted inFIG. 1C , the exterior canopy frame supports, the interior canopy frame supports, and the corresponding sleeves are at least partially, if not substantially, aligned with one another. -
FIGS. 1D and 1E illustrate example views of ends of thewagon 100 including end canopies. As depicted inFIG. 1D , exteriorcanopy frame support 131E is threaded throughrear canopy 141 andrear canopy 141 is attached torear surfaces door frame 103. Similarly, as depicted inFIG. 1E , exteriorcanopy frame support 135E is threaded throughfront canopy 142 andfront canopy 142 is attached tofront surfaces Front canopy 142 also includeswindow 146.Front canopy 142 andrear canopy 141 can be constructed of canvas. Canvas used to constructfront canopy 142 andrear canopy 141 can be designed for and/or treated to provide mold resistance or other properties that improve usability, reduce maintenance, or increase durability. -
FIGS. 1F and 1G illustrate example views of ends ofwagon 100 including an interior canopy. As depicted,interior canopy 143 is placed over interior canopy frame supports 131I, 132I, 133I, 134I, and 135I (and under exterior canopy frame supports 131E, 132E, 133E, 134E, and 135E).Interior canopy 143 spans between interior canopy frame supports 131I, 132I, 133I, 134I, and 135I and spans betweenside surface 107 andside surface 108. Thus,interior canopy 143 essentially creates a cabin area between: (1)side surface 107, (2)side surface 108, (3)rear surfaces door frame 103, and (4)front surfaces Interior canopy 143 can be constructed of canvas. Canvas used to constructinterior canopy 143 can be designed for and/or treated to provide mold resistance or other properties that improve usability, reduce maintenance, or increase durability. -
FIGS. 1H and 1I illustrate example views of ends ofwagon 100 including an exterior canopy. As depicted,exterior canopy 144 is placed over exterior canopy frame supports 131E, 132E, 133E, 134E, and 135E.Exterior canopy 144 spans between exterior canopy frame supports 131E, 132E, 133E, 134E, and 135E and spans betweenside surface 107 andside surface 108.Exterior canopy 144 also partially coversfront canopy 142 andrear canopy 141.Exterior canopy 144 can be secured to tie downs onside surface 107,side surface 108,front surfaces rear surfaces Exterior canopy 144 can be constructed of canvas. Canvas used to constructexterior canopy 144 can be designed for and/or treated to provide mold resistance or other properties that improve usability, reduce maintenance, or increase durability. - Using two canopies increases insulation in the cabin area relative to using a single canopy. Further, since exterior canopy frame supports 131E, 132E, 133E, 134E, and 135E are larger than corresponding interior canopy frame supports 131I, 132I, 133I, 134I, and 135I, air can flow between
interior canopy 143 andexterior canopy 144. Air flow betweeninterior canopy 143 andexterior canopy 144 in combination with increased insulation facilitates more effective climate control inside the cabin area. - In one aspect,
wagon 100 includes a mini split air conditioning system. A compressor/condenser can be mounted to the underside ofchassis 101. An air handler can be mounted somewhere within the cabin area. A conduit (possibly at least partially running in the utility channel between the longitudinal joists of the chassis 101) can connect the compressor/condenser and the air handling unit. - The cabin area can also include other infrastructure/amenities, such as, for example, a compostable toilet, running water, a septic tank, mains power, a lighting fixture, a sink, an electrical outlet, a radio, a television, a stove, a microwave, a wired network connectivity port, etc. In one aspect, wiring is run through one or more interior canopy frame supports (131I, 132I, 133I, 134I, or 135I) to lighting fixtures, power outlets, wired network connectivity ports, etc. In another aspect, wire or pipes needed to connect the various infrastructure/amenities are run through the utility channel of the
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FIG. 2A illustrates an example view of the end ofwagon 200.Wagon 200 is similar towagon 100 and has interior canopy frame supports and exterior canopy frame supports offset from one another. InFIG. 2A , sleeves 201, 202, and 203 can be single sleeves attached to the exterior ofside surface 108. Similar opposing sleeves corresponding to and aligned with sleeves 201, 202, and 203 can be single sleeves attached on the exterior ofside surface 107. One end of exteriorcanopy frame support 132E can be inserted into sleeve 201 and another end of exteriorcanopy frame support 132E can be inserted into a corresponding opposing sleeve attached to the exterior ofside surface 107. One end of exteriorcanopy frame support 133E can be inserted into sleeve 202 and another end of exteriorcanopy frame support 132E can be inserted into a corresponding opposing sleeve attached to the exterior ofside surface 107. One end of exteriorcanopy frame support 134E can be inserted into sleeve 203 and another end of exteriorcanopy frame support 134E can be inserted into a corresponding opposing sleeve attached to the exterior ofside surface 107. - As depicted, interior canopy frame support 211 is offset between canopy
frame support pair 131 and exteriorcanopy frame support 132E. Interior canopy frame support 212 is offset between exteriorcanopy frame support 132E and exteriorcanopy frame support 133E. Interior canopy frame support 213 is offset between exteriorcanopy frame support 133E and exteriorcanopy frame support 134E. Interior canopy frame support 214 is offset between exteriorcanopy frame support 134E and canopyframe support pair 135. - Additional sleeves (not visible) can be attached to the interior of
side surface 108 and can be attached to the interior ofside surface 107. Interior attached sleeves onside surface 108 can correspond to and be aligned with opposing interior attached sleeves onside surface 107. One end of each of interior canopy frame supports 211, 212, 213, and 214 can be inserted into a sleeve attached to the interior ofside surface 108. Another end of each of interior canopy frame supports 211, 212, 213, and 214 can be inserted into a corresponding opposing sleeve attached to the interior ofside surface 107. - Canopy
frame support pair 131 can be inserted intosleeves frame support pair 135 can be inserted intosleeves - In general, exterior canopy frame supports 131E, 132E, 133E, 134E, and 135E can be larger than interior canopy frame supports 131I, 211, 212, 213, 214, and 135I.
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wagon 100, exteriorcanopy frame support 135E can be threaded through afront canopy 142. Likewise, exteriorcanopy frame support 131E can be threaded throughrear 141. An interior canopy similar tointernal canopy 143 can be placed over interior canopy frame supports 131I, 211, 212, 213, 214, and 135I (and under exterior canopy frame supports 131E, 132E, 133E, 134E, and 135E). The interior canopy can span between interior canopy frame supports 131I, 211, 212, 213, 214, and 135I and spans betweenside surface 107 andside surface 108. Thus, the interior canopy essentially creates a cabin area between: (1)side surface 107, (2)side surface 108, (3)rear surfaces door frame 103, and (4)front surfaces -
Exterior canopy 144 can be placed over exterior canopy frame supports 131E, 132E, 133E, 134E, and 135E.Exterior canopy 144 spans between exterior canopy supports 131E, 132E, 133E, 134E, and 135E and spans betweenside surface 107 andside surface 108.Exterior canopy 144 also partially coversfront canopy 142 andrear canopy 141.Exterior canopy 144 can be secured to tie downs onside surface 107,side surface 108,front surfaces rear surfaces Exterior canopy 144 can be constructed of canvas. Canvas used to constructexterior canopy 144 can be designed for and/or treated to provide mold resistance or other properties that improve usability, reduce maintenance, or increase durability. - Using two canopies increases insulation in the cabin area relative to using a single canopy. Further, since exterior canopy frame supports 131E, 132E, 133E, 134E, and 135E are larger than corresponding interior canopy frame supports 131I, 211, 212, 213, 214, and 135I, air can flow between the interior canopy and
exterior canopy 144. Air flow between the interior canopy andexterior canopy 144 in combination with increased insulation facilitates more effective climate control inside the cabin area. -
FIG. 2B illustrates an example side view ofwagon 200. -
Wagon 200 can include any of described infrastructure/amenities, such as, for example, a mini split air conditioning system, conduit, a compostable toilet, running water, a septic tank, mains power, a lighting fixture, a sink, an electrical outlet, a radio, a television, a stove, a microwave, a wired network connectivity port, etc. In one aspect, wiring is run through one or more interior canopy frame supports (131I, 211, 212, 213, 214, or 135I) to lighting fixtures, power outlets, wired network connectivity ports, etc. - As depicted,
wagon 200 includes six interior canopy frame supports whilewagon 100 includes five interior canopy frame supports. Including an additional interior canopy frame support can facilitate better fitment of an internal canopy. In other aspects, a wagon includes an additional exterior canopy frame support. The additional exterior canopy frame support may be in addition to or in lieu of an additional interior canopy frame support. Other arrangements, patterns, numbers, and spacing of exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports are also possible. For example, a wagon can include between 3 and 10 exterior canopy frame supports (and corresponding sleeves) and between 3 and 10 internal canopy frame supports (and corresponding sleeves). - Exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports can be arranged as pairs and/or offset from one another. For example, two interior canopy frame supports may be included between each exterior canopy frame support (or vice versa). In one aspect, exterior canopy frame supports and interior canopy frame supports are arranged as pairs and additional interior canopy frame supports and/or additional exterior canopy frame supports are offset between the canopy frame support pairs.
- The presently described aspects may be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described aspects are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.
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1. (canceled)
2. A wagon comprising:
a flooring surface attached to a chassis;
a first side wall attached to the flooring surface near a flooring surface edge;
a second side wall attached to the flooring surface near another opposing flooring surface edge;
an interior canopy frame support attached to the first side wall and to the second side wall and spanning between the first side wall and the second side wall;
an exterior canopy frame support offset from the interior canopy frame support, attached to the first side wall and the second side wall, and spanning between the first side wall and the second side wall; and
a canopy resting on a surface of one of: the interior canopy frame support or the exterior canopy frame support, and spanning between the first side surface and the second side surface.
3. The wagon of claim 2 , wherein the canopy resting on a surface of one of: the interior canopy frame support or the exterior canopy frame support comprises the canopy resting on an exterior facing surface of the interior canopy frame support.
4. The wagon of claim 3 , wherein the canopy comprises a mold resistant canopy.
5. The wagon of claim 2 , further comprising a sleeve mechanically connected to the first side wall; and
wherein the interior canopy frame support attached to the first side surface and the second side surface comprises the interior canopy frame support inserted into the sleeve.
6. The wagon of claim 2 , wherein the exterior canopy frame support offset from the interior canopy frame support comprises the exterior canopy frame support essentially equally offset from the interior canopy frame support along the first side wall and along the second side wall.
7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first side wall comprises a plurality of wooden planks.
8. The wagon of claim 2 , further comprising a door separating a wagon interior from outside the wagon.
9. The wagon of claim 2 , wherein the interior canopy frame support comprises an arched interior canopy frame support; and
wherein the exterior canopy frame support comprises an arched exterior canopy frame support.
10. The wagon of claim 2 , further comprising another interior canopy frame support; and
wherein the exterior canopy frame support offset from the interior canopy frame support comprises the exterior canopy frame support offset between the interior canopy frame support and the another interior canopy frame support.
11. The wagon of claim 2 , further comprising another exterior canopy frame support offset from the interior canopy frame support.
12. The wagon of claim 11 , wherein the exterior canopy frame support is offset from the interior canopy frame support in one direction and the another exterior canopy frame support is offset from the interior canopy frame support in another opposite direction.
13. The wagon of claim 2 , further comprising at least one of the following: a compostable toilet, running water, a septic tank, mains power, a lighting fixture, a sink, an electrical outlet, a radio, a television, a stove, a microwave, or a wired network connectivity port.
14. A wagon comprising:
a chassis including a first longitudinal joist and a second longitudinal joist;
a flooring surface attached to the chassis;
a first side wall attached to the flooring surface near a flooring surface edge;
a second side wall attached to the flooring surface near another opposing flooring surface edge;
an interior canopy frame support attached to the first side wall and to the second side wall and spanning between the first side wall and the second side wall;
an exterior canopy frame support attached to the first side wall and the second side wall, and spanning between the first side wall and the second side wall, wherein the exterior canopy frame support is larger than the interior canopy frame support; and
a jockey box providing access to a channel between the first longitudinal joist and the second longitudinal joist.
15. The wagon of claim 14 , further comprising wires running through the channel or pipes running through the channel.
16. The wagon of claim 14 , further comprising electrical wiring running inside the interior canopy frame support.
17. The wagon of claim 14 , further comprising at least one of the following: a compostable toilet, running water, a septic tank, mains power, a lighting fixture, a sink, an electrical outlet, a radio, a television, a stove, a microwave, or a wired network connectivity port.
18. The wagon of claim 14 , further comprising a canopy resting on a surface of one of: the interior canopy frame support or the exterior canopy frame support.
19. A wagon comprising:
a flooring surface attached to a chassis;
a first side wall attached to the flooring surface near a flooring surface edge;
a second side wall attached to the flooring surface near another opposing flooring surface edge;
an interior canopy frame support attached to the first side wall and to the second side wall and spanning between the first side wall and the second side wall;
an exterior canopy frame support attached to the first side wall and the second side wall, and spanning between the first side wall and the second side wall, wherein the exterior canopy frame support is larger than the interior canopy frame support; and
electrical wiring running inside the interior canopy frame support.
20. The wagon of claim 19 , further comprising at least one of the following: a compostable toilet, running water, a septic tank, mains power, a lighting fixture, a sink, an electrical outlet, a radio, a television, a stove, a microwave, or a wired network connectivity port.
21. The wagon of claim 19 , further comprising a canopy resting on a surface of one of: the interior canopy frame support or the exterior canopy frame support.
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