Deployable awning with reduced space requirement

A pivoting base (11) is mounted on top of a light van and when in use swings to take up a longitudinal position. Telescopic arms (13-18) have inner ends seated in the base and outer ends attached to an inflatable periphery (23). The assembly is secured by an anchor arm (19) fixed to the vehicle when deployed and the hood material PVC is provided as a complete envelope around the structure