Padlin
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I don't attach mine to the trailer above the bunk either, works fine just atached to the sides. If it rains some does get between the cover and the tenting but it does not create a problem. I guess you'd lose some of the airspace as the 2 stick together some when wet, that might be a bit of a problem if you were counting on the gizmo for heat retension.
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S.K.
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BrutusTheDog wrote:The Pop-up Gizmos were one of the first things I bought for the HTT. I have been very happy with them. I carry a step ladder in the back of the truck when I go camping and use it to attach the Gizmos to the rain gutter BEFORE I open the end. I use 3 or 5 clips on the gutter (depending on wind conditions) and usually 2 on each side. I have never had them blow off. But also have never camped with them in 25+ winds. Also, if you camp in cold weather, a piece of reflectix can be placed under the Gismos for more insulation.
I like the idea of attaching it to the rain gutter before opening the end. Just one question though, will it be in the way and interfere with your opening the end and setting up the canvas afterwards?
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Mousefart
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Before you go plunking down all that money, consider that a pair of Solar blankets fit 99% of queen sized bunk ends plus or minus a few inches (remember, you are keeping out heat not rain, you don't need a PERFECT fit).
A pair of Popup Gizmos - around $75.
A pair of Solar Blankets plus clips - around $30.
For the $45 savings, I really don't care that my solar blanket overhangs by about 4". In fact, it's a BENEFIT.
Solar blankets and Popup Gizmos are made from the SAME material.
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BrutusTheDog
Eastern Panhandle of WV
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Usually my wife helps with opening the bunk ends. We just hold it out with one hand while lowering the bunk end with the other. Occasionally one of the clips will pop off. She then goes inside and places the shepherd’s pole. I don’t clip the sides and fasten the bungees until we get the beds made (one person outside tucking, another inside positioning sheets and blankets) and the tent sides fastened.
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sbjack
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I did the solar blankets as well. Found some heavy duty clamps at Lowe's and use four on each bunk end to hold the blankets down. Have camped in some pretty windy conditions and have never had a problem.
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Dave The Tech Man
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To answer your original question, the PUG's do not attach at all at the top only the sides. I have seen mods where snaps or Velcro are used, but in my opinion there is no need, the PUG's stay put very well. Being a ROO 232 owner I always carry a 6 foot step ladder on the deck, without it I have no idea how I would put up the PUG's. Make sure you mark the front and back, the PUG's are different sizes on the 232. I'm now a firm believer, the PUG's work great in both hot and cold weather, not to mention how easy they make life breaking down in the rain! the tent ends are dry until the PUG's are removed.
I highly recommend them.
Dave
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