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07-07-2014, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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Hybrid Summer Camping in the Southeast
Hi! This summer, our family will be camping along the east coast, mostly around beaches between PA and Florida, then back up through the Smoky Mountains, for a total of about 4,000 miles. This will be our first time using our new Coachmen 21TQX (we had a popup for years before that) for a long trip, and our first time to camp in the south during the summer months. Thanks to all the advice on this forum, we did buy PopUp Gizmos, and are looking forward to using them! I have done a bit of research, but am trying to figure out if there are any "unknown unknowns" that I am missing. Do any of you more experienced hybrid owners have advice for a family to work with the heat, humidity and storms of camping in in the Southeast? Maybe a favorite product or routine that works well for long trips in those conditions? Thanks so much for any suggestions you may have! 
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07-07-2014, 05:30 PM
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Location: Southeast Michigan
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Might also want to use the reflectix on the bunk ends. Certainly helps with keeping the trailer cooler....
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07-07-2014, 07:06 PM
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Location: Central Florida
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Grady Camp....Going on almost two full years of pretty much nothing but Florida and Georgia camping in all "seasons" with our Roo 233S, which has three fold out bunks. We note the heat/cool effect of NOT using the PUG's (just our choice not to) but don't really mind or have issue with it. Eventually in the cold, you snuggle with your bunkmate (or sleeping blankets) more and in the heat, you sleep with a sheet or fan blowing...but you will not be uncomfortable. Best advice for the high humidity/sun combo...pick shaded sites whenever you can, dry the bunk canvas as best you can before closing, and when closed up, set one of those large Damp Rid buckets (with the fabric style paper sealed top) out in the middle of the rig to absorb any residual moisture when you can. The roof vents work great for allowing excess moisture out so crack them when you need and I don't personally think you will have a whole lot of problems.
HAPPY CAMPING!
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07-13-2014, 11:07 PM
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Location: South East
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I live in Georgia and camp frequently in the summer months. When I bought my 23ss I had the AC changed to a 15000 btu unit. Glad I did. One thing we do is once we have arrived at the campground, before opening the camper we run the AC for awhile. This allows everything to cool off much faster. The pugs will make a big difference. I always attach the pugs prior to erecting the bunk ends. Much easier. Enjoy your trip.
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07-16-2014, 08:53 AM
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Thanks everyone, for some really great advice! Will definitely look in to all of those suggestions. I appreciate your taking the time to respond!!
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07-23-2014, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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Get the Reflectix for sure!!! I live in Louisiana so I know about heat and humidity.
Putting the reflectix in the windows helps sooo much. You can instantly feel the difference.. I even put it in the door window and it takes the heat away.
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07-25-2014, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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Stormrider151,
I'm so glad you replied about the 15000 btu AC. We are about to purchase a hybrid with 3 tent beds and have been debating the AC upgrade. We live in SC and know that going to the beach in the summers in a hybrid puts a lot of stress on the AC. Anyone else out there have any thoughts on whether we should upgrade?
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08-01-2014, 07:09 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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We never had issues with staying cool in our Trail Cruiser C191, we had the PUGs solar covers on the bunk ends. This includes the intense 100+ degree summer two years ago (110 on one day.)  . Here's a pic of the ol' girl. Wasn't bad for our first camper.
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08-01-2014, 09:48 PM
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Old Fella
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Florida
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Yes to 15,000 air and PUGs.
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08-02-2014, 08:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
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X2 to above
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08-02-2014, 08:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussiecat
Yes to 15,000 air and PUGs.
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I wish I would have upgraded to the 15K unit with my '08 Roo 23SS. Anytime you can make that upgrade, DO IT!
Also, another one here for the Reflectix in the windows of the bunk ends. Makes a world of difference. Used the pugs and Reflectix in our Roo every year we took it to MB - wouldn't have been able to tolerate some of the heat without them.
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08-06-2014, 08:05 PM
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Old Fella
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Florida
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We just completed our delivery trip and towards the end we appreciated the pugs and decided that we will be installing reflectix in the windows ASAP.
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08-06-2014, 08:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussiecat
We just completed our delivery trip and towards the end we appreciated the pugs and decided that we will be installing reflectix in the windows ASAP.
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You learn quickly, Grasshopper. 
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08-06-2014, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Tega Cay, SC
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I want to be sure I am understanding the reflectix correctly. It comes on rolls & you cut it into pieces that fit in the tent ends. It gets zippered in between the screens and the window flaps. Is that right?
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08-06-2014, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Central New York
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DK-in-SC
I want to be sure I am understanding the reflectix correctly. It comes on rolls & you cut it into pieces that fit in the tent ends. It gets zippered in between the screens and the window flaps. Is that right?
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Yes, or if you check out the PUGS website, they sell a one-piece liner that fits around all three sides on the inside. You could make or buy one like that, or put it in the windows. Whichever way you prefer.
We have the ones that zip into the screens. I'm not a big fan of how they look from the outside, but they work really well and you don't have to look at the foil on the inside.
Maybe somebody can come up with color matched reflective foil...
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08-07-2014, 04:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DK-in-SC
I want to be sure I am understanding the reflectix correctly. It comes on rolls & you cut it into pieces that fit in the tent ends. It gets zippered in between the screens and the window flaps. Is that right?
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Ah... Yup. At least that's the way I did it.
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02-17-2015, 09:13 PM
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Summer2Go
Join Date: May 2014
Location: NW New Jersey
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Where is the PUGS website?
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02-17-2015, 09:21 PM
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Old Fella
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Florida
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The site is popup gizmos http://www.popupgizmos.com
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02-17-2015, 09:25 PM
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Location: South East
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gsanderson
Where is the PUGS website?
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www.popupgizmos.com
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02-27-2015, 06:35 PM
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Summer2Go
Join Date: May 2014
Location: NW New Jersey
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What attaches the Pugs to the roof of the camper, and then if there are no tie cords, how do you attach to the tent end wall?
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