Has anyone used the Popup Gizmos ?

[griffsmom]

We never (and I mean never) leave home without them. We bought ours 4 years ago. We have used ours on every single camp out (we camp 9-12 times per year, mostly 3 nights/trip, with a couple of 4 nighters as well) and ours are still in excellent shape. They are superb quality and well worth the cost.
 
 
If you're loking for other "goodies" that you can't camp without, I also highly recommend the camping mat PUT sells ( http://www.popuptimes.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=912_mat&Category_Code=Camp )
 
We've had ours for 3 years and it is also still in excellent shape. It is wonderful at helping to keep dirt out of the camper and is absolutley indispensible in the rain...and as a charter member of SCCampers, I know a little about camping in the rain. The dirt/mud easily washes off with a spray from the hose and it dries quickly. Again, another product we don't leave home without and worth every penny.

[outtahere]

They sound like a really good product and for under $100 how can you go wrong? Just wanted some first hand info before buying some.

For those of you that dont know what I am talking about here is the link.....

http://www.popupgizmos.com/

Thanks for any info.

Excuse me . . . hope you don't mind someone new (and fairly ignorant) bumping in here.  I've been cruising the posts here most of the day (don't tell the boss) and I'm beginning to feel VERY initimidated.

We were tent campers for years and just bought (and haven't even picked up yet) a 2004 10' Jayco.  All these cool accessories and I'm thinking the camper is going to become something like the boat - a whole in the water to throw money into, except in this case -- it don't float.

How delusional am I to think I can pack up some weenies and the coffee pot and get away for a weekend without all the extras?

Please tell me I haven't created another money pit LOL!

[wavery]

Excuse me . . . hope you don't mind someone new (and fairly ignorant) bumping in here.  I've been cruising the posts here most of the day (don't tell the boss) and I'm beginning to feel VERY initimidated.

We were tent campers for years and just bought (and haven't even picked up yet) a 2004 10' Jayco.  All these cool accessories and I'm thinking the camper is going to become something like the boat - a whole in the water to throw money into, except in this case -- it don't float.

How delusional am I to think I can pack up some weenies and the coffee pot and get away for a weekend without all the extras?

Please tell me I haven't created another money pit LOL!

Camping is just like any other hobby. The more you get into it, the more $ you spend on it.

It is all a matter of comfort level and safety. Of course, you can duck away for a weekend or a week with absolutely no creature comforts. PU Gizmos are certainly not a necessity. They are a luxury. As far as that goes, the PU is not a necessity. There's always the good ol' sleeping bag under the stars :tent: .

Go camping and enjoy yourself.....that's what it's all about.  
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but if you have a couple extra $....the PUGizmos sure are nice. :p

[outtahere]

Whew -- Thank the good Lord!  I'll just have to make sure DH doesn't see this web site or I'm in deep doodie!

Moved up to Pop-Up because the ground got harder and gravity stronger every year that goes by!

I'm hoping we'll use the camper so much that the yard anchor (formerly known as the boat) will become less of an obsession.

Thanks again!  I've been enjoying my lurking all day  

[jakelaw]

I will ditto all others!!   We have the Emergency Blankets from Cabela's and they work great.  Never go out without them, and allways use them.  As has been said before, silver up in wam weather, and down in cold weather.

[tlhdoc]

I have a lot of "toys" for my PU, but I have been PU camping for 10 years.  Don't feel you HAVE to get something for your PU.  Take the basics and a pen and paper and make a list of what you really need.  The extras are just that, extra.

[Kelly]

How delusional am I to think I can pack up some weenies and the coffee pot and get away for a weekend without all the extras?

Not delusional at all!!  That's pretty much how I camped the first 4 years I had a PU.  

Tracy makes a great point ~ that's what I did.  I kept track of the extras I wanted and as I got to a point where I could start adding them, I did.  Some trips the extras stay in the garage.

Keep it simple and manageable ~ otherwise it's too much like work!!!

[ppritche]

In January

[TexasCamper]

Why dont you make a sticky for this.

[wavery]

Why dont you make a sticky for this.

Because then we would have to have a sticky for brake controllers, awnings, controllers, inverters, showers, toilets, wheel bearings, tires, axles, dutch ovens, recipes, stoves, heaters........... and on & on.

It's easy enough to do a "Simple Search" on any of these items to find an abundance of information.  :sombraro:

[PattieAM]

I have them and use them winter and summer.  Shiny side up for summer, Shiny side down for winter.....they really do help.

[denbert]

Well, I'm glad to see all the positive reports.  I just ordered a set and they should be here by the weekend.  Looking forward to using them for the first time!

[tyrrionn]

I bought a set for my Starcraft (including slideout) and couldn't be happier.  They go up easy and I use them in winter and summer.  I haven't noticed a big difference in the cold yet, but it definitely pays for itself in the summer.  Takes a HUGE load off the A/C.  My only complaint is the cheap clamps that came with it.  I've had to replace quite a few in the last two years because they just don't stay taut after so long.  I still swear by the product though...  

[Griegox]

Hi Captain,
We saw these and went to the local store and found solar blankets for a bit cheaper. They work great and make a big difference in the temp. We bought a couple more to cover the ice chests on hotter days.

[wavery]

I bought a set for my Starcraft (including slideout) and couldn't be happier.  They go up easy and I use them in winter and summer.  I haven't noticed a big difference in the cold yet, but it definitely pays for itself in the summer.  Takes a HUGE load off the A/C.  My only complaint is the cheap clamps that came with it.  I've had to replace quite a few in the last two years because they just don't stay taut after so long.  I still swear by the product though...  

Don't know if you've camped in the winter without them but if you have, I'm sure that you have dealt with condensation. The Gizmos will all but eliminate that problem. :sombraro: