RETRACTABLE THERMAL AWNING

The invention provides an improved awning assembly of the retractable type. More specifically, awning assemblies whose extension and retraction is directly and permanently linked to the extension and retraction of a recreational vehicle's "slide-out" [a slide-out is a structural feature of high end R.V.'s which extend when the vehicle is stationary to provide significantly increased interior space] . Through resistance heat, achieved through conductive sheets or strips, and controlled remotely from within the vehicle, the outer fabric of the awning, as well as adjacent machinery, maintain a temperature of above 0 degrees Celsius. This allows for the unrestricted movement of the slide-out in any climate condition. This is a significant improvement over any other product available; without the deployment of the combination of technologies which makes up this invention, costly damage, as well as the inconvenience of being unable to travel, will continue to be a problem for thousands of R.V. owners throughout North America who deal with intermittent freezing conditions.