AUTOMOTIVE AWNING SYSTEM

An automotive awning system having an awning that is configured for operatively shielding an automotive cabin of a vehicle, such as truck, from the elements. The automotive awning system includes a mounting arrangement for mounting the awning to the vehicle, the mounting arrangement comprising at least one mounting for fastening the awning to the vehicle, the mounting defining a separation zone configured to demount when a predetermined impact force is applied to the awning, as well as a retractor configured to automatically retract the awning toward the vehicle upon demounting of the separation zone, so that the awning is protected from impact damage.