pop-up gizmos

[suzhol]

Ok so I was thinking about the gizmos and buying some for my pop-up.  I also was thinking that they have those sun shades for the car and some are pretty larrge.  Do you think if I sewed a couple of those together I would get the same results?  Its the same type of thing it has reflectix on them.  What do you guys think?

-Susan

[PopupGizmo]

Howdy Susan,

Probably better to use Reflectix if you're going to go this way. I can't say for sure, but I'd think most sun shades use an interior paper based product to maintain the shape of the shade. Assuming this is correct, after a rain or two the shade will lose rigidness and become a problem.

Reflectix is Mylar on bubble wrap...no paper interior so rain will not be a problem...better than the sun shades IMHO.

Now, I could do a comparison...PopupGizmos vs Reflectix. But I'll hold myself back. Hanging on, holding back....arg... ()

Best regards,

Bob Pitney
PopupGizmos

Ok so I was thinking about the gizmos and buying some for my pop-up.  I also was thinking that they have those sun shades for the car and some are pretty larrge.  Do you think if I sewed a couple of those together I would get the same results?  Its the same type of thing it has reflectix on them.  What do you guys think?

-Susan

[rccs]

You might want to watch what you use to substitute for popupgizmo's, some items people have tried rub off on the roof material and make a mess others work okay. I bought the gizmo's a couple of years ago and they are a good investment in your camper especially if you camp in sunny sites a lot. After using them I would buy them again if need be. I bought a sportsmans blanket from Cabela's that I hang in the camper in front of the rear bunk we don't use when the wife and I camp alone to help make it easier to heat the camper. It is a similar material as the gizmo's but I don't think it is as heavy. Some have bought these and sewed them together to make their own bunk end covers but I would need four of them to cover both bunks and the cost with shipping would not be much cheaper than the gizmo covers and I would have to still sew them together myself and buy the clips to hold them on yet. I can see no savings here.

[austinado16]

Car sun shades won't work at all. They are thin mylar-like material over a foam-type core, and they wouldn't make it.

If you don't want to go with Popup Gizmos, then use the "Sportsmans Blankets" sold by Cabela's, REI, and other's.  It takes 2 of them sewn together to do a king size bunk and about 1-1/2 of them to do a queen size bunk.  "Space" blankets are not the same as "Sportsmans Blankets" and won't work either.

Reflectix is a great insulation, but again, not for this situation because the mylar will rub silver off onto your roof vinyl.....and then start to break down and come apart.

If you're a DIY'er and can sew, the "Sportsmans Blankets" can be a fun and rewarding project.  Otherwise go with the Gizmos.

There's another thread right here near this one, so take a look and find photos and links that will help you make a decision.

[Popupper]

Why reinvent the product when Pop Up Gizmos makes a good product at a good price? Can you imagine how much they'd cost at Camping World or as a dealer option? Probably double!

IMHO I don't think many in the pop up camper or aftermarket product business are getting rich, so if you find a good deal  take it.

[spicyville1]

Buy the Gizmos. Take a look at the other thread here and just look at their great Customer Service!