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Old 04-03-2011, 05:24 PM   #1
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Solar Blankets

Can anyone tell me where I can get some solar blankets for the bunk ends in Ontario. I tried Bass Pro but they don't carry them. Thanks for the help.
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Old 04-03-2011, 05:51 PM   #2
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Only posting this because it may help others....

Is a solar blanket more like a sleeping bag or something you place outside of the canvas? (I'm in learning mode here)
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Old 04-03-2011, 06:22 PM   #3
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I don't know about Canada or if they ship there But I just purchased some for our hybrid at this company
http://www.popupgizmos.com/bunkcoverpage.htm
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Thanks Mustang! That helps
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Old 04-03-2011, 09:41 PM   #5
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Can anyone tell me where I can get some solar blankets for the bunk ends in Ontario. I tried Bass Pro but they don't carry them. Thanks for the help.
On another forum, several people have used these from Cabela's.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Campi...3Bcat104479380
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I would also second Mustang's response for Popupgizmo's. They are really great to deal with and are custom made for your particular bunkend. Yes they do sell and ship to Canada. We felt it was worth the expense when we had our PUP.

Hope this helps.

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bertscamper,

You may also want to go to your hardware store and buy Reflectix, sold in rolls. It is the silver, reflective material that they use to make a lot of car/truck windshield sun screens (the thing that you fold up and toss behind or under the seat when you're driving). Cut the Reflectix to fit in your bunkend windows between your screens and the cloth zipped shades---this traps them in place and keeps the bunkends cozy. When not in use, store the Reflectix window pieces under the bunk mattresses.

I had the pop-up gizmo bunkend covers on my pop-up to insulate (silver side up in the summer to reflect the sun; silver side down against the canvas in winter to reflect the heat inward).

It helps on pop-ups (check their forums), and should really be great to "insulate" your bunkends on your 17Z with its main cabin hard walls.
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Higgywool,

Thanks thats great because I was wondering what people used on the sides and ends. I know the popupgizmos cover the top.

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Higgywool,

Thanks thats great because I was wondering what people used on the sides and ends. I know the popupgizmos cover the top.

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popup gizmos also now sells a side wall cover as well
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X2 higgywool, Refletix makes a big difference when running the heat or AC. We used them in our pup and then in our HTT when we had them.
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We purchased the PUG's last year and it's been great. The first time we attached the shiny silver material to our bunk ends, an older lady walking by with her husband asked me why we had our trailer covered in tin foil. With a very straight face, I told her it was to keep the aliens from stealing my thoughts. LOL...I thought she was going to run away screaming, until my wife burst out laughing, giving away my joke. We had a good laugh with the other couple that night over a glass of wine. You won't be disappointed.
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We just ordered a set from Popupgizmos which should arrive this week. Can't wait to try them out.
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The reflective material is good on 5/W to cover the outside wall where the frig is to keep temp down in that compartment. Just cut to fit between vent openings.
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The Popupgizmos' Solar Covers arrived as promised. We ordered the "Super High Wind" set. The pictures are the test fit in the driveway. We will be using these at the beach soon and will see how they work.

Remind me to wear my sunglasses when I look at the Jayco in the bright sun with these babies on!
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Trying out the solar blankets at Myrtle Beach this week. It is going to be hotter than a two dollar pistol on court day for a few days. This should be the acid test. Let's see how they do!
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Cabela's emergency blankets. We're on our second set in the last 10 years. Also work great to keep dirt and sap off the tenting.
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The Popupgizmos' Solar Covers arrived as promised. We ordered the "Super High Wind" set. The pictures are the test fit in the driveway. We will be using these at the beach soon and will see how they work.

Remind me to wear my sunglasses when I look at the Jayco in the bright sun with these babies on!
looks good those are the ones we ordered as well!
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Trying out the solar blankets at Myrtle Beach this week. It is going to be hotter than a two dollar pistol on court day for a few days. This should be the acid test. Let's see how they do!
The solar blankets passed the test with flying colors. The temperature was in the mid 90's + and the heat index was 110+ for several days but it stayed cool, (very cool to cold) in the 17Z. Our site at Pirateland, Mrytle Beach, SC did offer some afternoon shade but I think the solar blankets really helped. Jayco puting the 13,500 btu a/c on it helped too!

I guess if I wanted to really test them I would have removed them for a day just to be sure, but even I am not that stupid.
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We got a set of these for our old camper right before we sold it. The PUG folks very graciously took them back and we got a set ordered for the X18D. We tried them out at the beach campground at Holland State Park and they made a marked difference. I wish I had opted for the super high wind option since they blew part way off in the middle of a storm.
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We got ours at REI online to place on our 17c. What a difference!
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