Most tent trailers (pop ups) have slide out bunks, which have no insulation. Many owners cover these bunks with a reflective covering to help keep the interior cooler. The most popular ones are made by a company named PopUp Gizmos. For years the PUGs were attached to the fabric of the bunk roof with binder clips. In windy weather the clips would become detached and the cover would not stay on the bunk. I contacted the owner, Bob Pitney, to see if he would make me a custom set that used elastic cord secured under a nylon covering (so the cord could move). After review my diagram and a phone conversation Bob made a set for me and couple for his own testing. The results were fantastic. Today PopUp Gizmos sells these are the Super High Wind version and the last time I talked to Bob, he told me they are now his biggest seller. I highly recommend that if you have a tent trailer you contact PopUp Gizmos (http://www.popupgizmos.com) and get a set. An added bonus is the PUGs will also keep the top of your bunks clean!
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First prototype. There was too much length from the front of the PUG to the first cross-over cord. I asked Bob to add another cord half way to the front from the first cross over.
As a comparison in the same wind storm is the old High Wind version. Even though it is close to the garage and partially protected from the wind by the house, it did not fare as well as the prototype.
First Prototype. The rear cord is at the top of the cover, and over a period of time the wind and cord pull the end down out of the bunk end. We need to move the cord 3” – 4” from the rear end of the cover, so it stays securely under the bunk end.
Securing the cross over cords on the prototype.
Final version.
Final version.
Final version.
Final version.
Final version.
Final version.
Final version.
Final version.
Final version.
Final version.
Final version.
Testing in winter to see if turned upside down the reflective material will help keep trailer warmer. No, it doesn’t.