Pop up gizmo install

Mikemiller69gs · 04-15-2014, 09:36 PM

I picked up a set of super high wind pop up gizmos and inside liners from a forum member last year for our 2013 SS. We are heading to Williamsburg for a few days and it looks to be a little cold in the evening. How the heck do I install these? I searched a bit, but not a ton of info regarding a hybrid install. any help would be greatly appreciated

Mike

**bikendan** · 04-15-2014, 10:59 PM

the best help you can get, is to talk to Bob Pitney at PUGs.

ChooChooMan74 · 04-16-2014, 07:19 AM

Do it a few times at home. I don't think there is a way set in stone. Hardest part is clipping the top to the gutter.

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Ladyhawke · 04-28-2014, 09:18 AM

We used ours on our vacation last week. We cannot reach the "rail" at the top of the bunk so we clipped ours to the tenting seam near the top of the bunk on each side. We had 3 clips on each seam holding one bunk end and 2 holding the other. During a very windy storm, the bunk end only secured with 2 clamps on each side slid down about 3 inches. The other end held steady. I will be purchasing more clamps before we use them again. FYI - we have the super high wind PUGs.

RedStick · 04-28-2014, 09:36 AM

I'm relatively tall, but even with the use of a small 3 step ladder, securing the pug in the top center can be difficult if the trailer is on a declining site!

I found that putting up the pugs when the tend ends are out but not completely installed with the shepherds pole inside helps reach that area.

ChooChooMan74 · 04-28-2014, 11:04 AM

I found that opening the bunk, then getting on the bunk to clip to the gutter is really easy. I don't even need a ladder wheb crawling from the inside. Then I put the tent end up and finish clipping the PUG.

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Mikemiller69gs · 04-28-2014, 09:33 PM

I'll have to give that method a shot. Thanks to all for the suggestions

Mike

ParrishCamper · 04-29-2014, 08:21 PM

I use Cosco Ladder Lite Solutions 5 Foot to put our PUGs on. Cost about $35. The ladder is supper light and feels sturdy. We keep it w/ the camper and use it to sweep the leaves off the owning and slide before closing. Comes in handy having a ladder.

force · 04-29-2014, 08:35 PM

I no longer secure mine at the top center. A) it's hard to reach with my 4' ladder, and B) when I attached it to the rubber seal last time, I noticed it was starting to pull the seal off the Roo.

I suppose if I end up in some high winds, I'll try a little harder, but so far they stay in place fine. I do double-up the clips at the top corner on both sides to help keep it in place.

On other tipe...get carbiners and you can connect the shock cords easily and quickly. Pic here:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...7&d=1380312507

force · 04-29-2014, 08:36 PM

Oh and for what it's worth, I struggled getting these installed myself the first time.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ent-46755.html

thestrangebrew · 06-20-2014, 11:41 AM

Anyone know how long it took to ship after placing order? Possibly going to order a set for our 233s, but we're going camping on 7/2.

MOD Guy · 06-20-2014, 12:03 PM

When we had a hybrid, I used a system with stainless steel S hooks and tie down cleats. Very easy on/off, I could reach it better, and it stayed on in windy situations.

richl167 · 06-20-2014, 12:08 PM

New 23ikss owner. Had no problem installing the PUGs very first time.

Measured at home and marked which is which with a black sharpie. The front bunk is larger due to the rake of the front. I now keep each above it's respective bunk.

Brought a small folding ladder with me. Could not have reached top bunk without it.

Clipped each top using two clips per side to the tent seam. There are no gutters on newer Roo's, and besides it is easier to reach the seam. The PUGs are insulation and not rain proofing. Don,t worry if there is a 1/2 inch gap at the very top.

Gathered the bungees below and linked with two carabiners per bunk.

So in addition to what comes with the PUGs, get yourself a small ladder and some carabiners.

I also bought some harbor freight tarp clamps which I did not use but may try next time instead of the scissor clamps that come with the PUGs. Btw did not put on first night as I needed to wet the bunks to season them. Went on the second night and made a big difference in AC load and sleeping in as the sun came up. I consider them a must have.

force · 06-20-2014, 12:22 PM

MOD Guy - great idea!

Strangebrew - mine arrived in < 1 week. Worth calling the support line though to talk to Bob (I think that's his name) and I'm sure he'd be happy to expedite the shipping if he has your PUG size in stock. He was prepared to overnight me a set at the time I thought I had the wrong sizes and had a trip coming up (turned out I was putting the short PUG on the wrong side lol)

thestrangebrew · 06-20-2014, 01:29 PM

Thanks. I decided to just order it. Shipping Monday, should have it by Next Thurs.!

MOD Guy · 06-23-2014, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOD Guy

When we had a hybrid, I used a system with stainless steel S hooks and tie down cleats. Very easy on/off, I could reach it better, and it stayed on in windy situations.

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Marine3038 · 06-25-2014, 09:12 PM

Bought my PUGS a few weeks ago... man they work awesome but they are BUTT UGLY.... looks like I wrapped my tent ends in duck tape. Seems silly forest river wouldn't come up with something for this....

**bikendan** · 06-25-2014, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marine3038

Bought my PUGS a few weeks ago... man they work awesome but they are BUTT UGLY.... looks like I wrapped my tent ends in duck tape. Seems silly forest river wouldn't come up with something for this....

i guess you should also tell all the other manufacturers of hybrids and popup that they are silly too, for not coming up with something like this.

i think if popup and hybrid manufacturers felt it was worth the cost of R&D to integrate something like this, they would IF they could make a profit on it.

KMP44 · 06-25-2014, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marine3038

Bought my PUGS a few weeks ago... man they work awesome but they are BUTT UGLY.... looks like I wrapped my tent ends in duck tape. Seems silly forest river wouldn't come up with something for this....

What he said!

I would have paid up if FR offered an option that incorporated the concept into the factory tenting - both for looks and convienience. If extreme temps, they really are amazing, but I hate clipping a bunch of tin foil all over a brand new camper.

RedStick · 06-26-2014, 09:57 AM

While I don't like the look, the benefits outweigh the cosmetics.

We knew what we were getting in to purchasing a hybrid and camping down here in Texas. The spring and fall days are very comfortable and allows for an extended camping season (few below freezing days here), but that Texas heat requires us to wrap the Roo in foil

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