When we had our popup we were very active on the Popup-Portal web forums which is where we heard about Popup Gizmos, the tent end covers for your canvas that really make a difference. Our camper canvas was spared from the UV, tree sap, and extra heat that they would normally see during the hot summer camping trips. They made such a great difference in keeping the camper cool and protected, we new we had to invest in them again when we purchased the hybrid. So, a little overdue, but we finally purchased a set this season and were able to get them in time for our last camping trip.
Here are a few images of them in installation on our hybrid. A little more tricky than attaching to a popup since we have to work on a ladder most of the time to get them in the right position rather than velcro or clamps before raising the roof, but, very much worth the extra time to get them in place.
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| Fresh out of the box. |
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| Preparation, have the clips handy when installing |
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| Clips hold it to the aluminum bunk edge frame / drip edge during install |
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| Raise the shepherds pole and then secure the cords around the bed |
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| At the front, I took the clips to the weight distribution mounts |
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| All installed, and in time for the rain. Extra material at the front laps nicely |
We chose the super high wind covers as they have the bungie straps that keep it in place rather than just clamps, but all versions work well. The material is tarp like, and has reinforced sleeves where the bungie cords were installed thru. Note! When you get them adjusted, make sure to knot the clips on the cords. The loose knot that is on them from shipping is easy to adjust, but also if you don't secure them you will find one missing here and there!
The little extra length is nice as it will wrap around the front of the bunk and keep the water flowing off. Also, these darken the inside of the camper at the bunks which is a great advantage for the kids! These will definitely be great for Assateague Island this year.
If you have a 2016 Keystone 217 exp 3 bunk, just tell that to Bob when you call. My measurements are now on file.
Thanks Rob, our next add on.
ReplyDeleteI am interested in getting a set for my hybrid, I thought they were permanently mounted? you have to remove them and reinstall them every set up and take down? I have seen some on other trailers and I do not think they put them on during setup
ReplyDeleteI choose to clip them on for each trip and remove them afterwards. This keeps the leaves, tree sap, and moisture off of my folded canvas between trips. I know some people that use the velcro option (you can get it sewn on from PopUpGizmos) where they attach velcro to the camper at the fold and can more simply attach them. Pending the camper hinge style, that may work for you too. Then if they are dry from a weekend camping you can simply fold them in with the canvas. They do work great though in keeping things clean and cooler.
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