RETRACTABLE PATIO SYSTEM OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF

A retractable patio assembly of a recreational vehicle includes a plurality of arm assemblies coupled to the frame of the recreational vehicle. Each of the plurality of arm assemblies includes a housing, a first arm portion, a second arm portion, and an actuator. A drive mechanism is operably coupled to at least one actuator to control movement of the at least one actuator between an extended position and a retracted position. A top support member is coupled to a top portion of each of the plurality of arm assemblies and includes a first a top support member portion coupled to the first arm portion and a second a top support member portion coupled to the second arm portion.