I have a QS 6.0 and purchased the Popup Gizmo for it. I do not like the bungee cords that came with it. Do any of you have any better methods to deploy and attach it? I have the high wind version and most of the time I have to attach it by myself. Thanks in advance. TRW
We have a QS10 with the high wind gizmos and we ended up just attaching some small D-rings along the bottom of the sides of the camper. It took about 30 minutes on a nice sunny day to put them on. I'll try and get some pictures of it this week.
I used some automotive zip ties on the frame under the camper. You can't see them unless you bend down and look under the camper.
John c where are those pictures? :)
I'm camping this morning and saw your post. Here is a quick video how I attach mine.
https://vimeo.com/171292964
Riotanga I got a couple photos the other weekend but I am having some trouble posting them here. I will try and get them posted soon.
Kybrowns, thanks for the video.
The zip ties stay on the trailer, and are those black things on the end what attaches the gizmo to the zip tie?
Does the gizmo stay on even when you close the camper?
I haven't bought one yet and am considering it.
The zip ties stay on the trailer.
The black things are zip ties.
I take the gizmo off before folding the trailer.
It helps the AC cool during the day. If I'm parked in a shaded spot with the gizmo my camper will stay cool inside. If I'm in direct sun it still will help but it will be warm in the camper.
[quote source="/post/21274/thread" timestamp="1463579287" author="@trw29"]I have a QS 6.0 and purchased the Popup Gizmo for it. I do not like the bungee cords that came with it. Do any of you have any better methods to deploy and attach it? I have the high wind version and most of the time I have to attach it by myself. Thanks in advance. TRW[/quote]Do you have the measurements for the Gizmo for the 6.0? Interested in getting one for mine as well.
Hi
Would love to know where the High wind cover comes from.
was not an option on our 2012 QS10
can't find it on their website either
Cheers
Jim
The company name is popupgizmos. Their web address is below. They are very easy to work with.
Michael
http://www.popupgizmos.com/ordering%20page.htm
I do know that the measurements aren't necessary. The company has the measurements already for Quicksilver trailers even though the website doesn't say that they do. I emailed and got a prompt reply. That was a relief.
Quote from: @johnc" source="/post/21278/thread" timestamp="1463587367We have a QS10 with the high wind gizmos and we ended up just attaching some small D-rings along the bottom of the sides of the camper. It took about 30 minutes on a nice sunny day to put them on. I'll try and get some pictures of it this week.
How did you attach those D rings? And thanks for the video!
Do the straps and clips come already attached to the gizmos when you buy them? Anyone care to divulge a rough estimate of what their gizmos cost? I've got an 8.0 and a ballpark figure would be appreciated.
I ordered a Gizmo for our 8.0 last week and it was $199. plus shipping. I was told the bungees and clips come separately to prevent tangling since there are something like 22 of them.
[p]I am having trouble getting the photos of the small D Rings that we used to attach and I don't have a photo sharing site that we use. I will attempt to explain this the best that I can. We used small black anodized D Rings approximately 1 inch. The D rings are the kind with a metal tab attached to the D Ring and these are not designed for a lot of weight to be applied to them. We obtained them from a company on line that carries mostly fasteners of all sorts. We ordered two dozen to have spares and we initially thought we needed more to put along the sides of the QS10. [/p][p]
[/p][p]We used 5 D rings on each side. They were secured by drilling a small hole into the diamond plate trim near the bottom of the trailer below the blue colored side panels. They were then fastened with self tapping stainless steel screws. We placed on D-ring at the front corner (sides, not front). The next ring was next to the front edge of the door. The next was between the door and the wheel well (front edge). The next was between the wheel well and the back corner. The last was placed on the side at the rear corner. [/p][p]
[/p][p]When we got the gizmo we placed it on the camper and looked to see where the bungee cords lined up and adjusted it from there and the locations matched with where we placed. Attaching the D-rings took approximately 30 minutes total. I am still going to figure out how to attach the photos, hoping tonight but It depends how long I stay in front of the computer today at work and what time I leave the office. [/p][p]
Sorry for the delay in getting this out work has been extremely busy. We are going camping tomorrow for a few nights and maybe I can figure this photo thing out and get them posted. If nothing else send me an email and I can email the photos. [/p]
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Quote from: @mjmoore17" timestamp="1466709484" source="/post/22464/threadThe company name is popupgizmos. Their web address is below. They are very easy to work with.
Michael
http://www.popupgizmos.com/ordering%20page.htm
Above is the web address. It basically is a sunscreen that allows better cooling in summer and better warming in the cooler weather.
I was just quoted $229 + shipping for the super high wind gizmo for our new 8.0. I had been thinking of making a cover, but Kybrowns' video was cool. I don't think I could create anything as high quality as the Gizmo people make. And the zip ties are a great idea for attachment points!
I think you will enjoy it. They do make a difference with using the AC when hot and protection from tree droppings.
Michael