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QuickSilver => QuickSilver Tent Campers => Topic started by: MBR on April 22, 2017, 09:20:29 PM

Title: spreader bars
Post by: MBR on April 22, 2017, 09:20:29 PM
Has anyone added an additional spreader bar?  Or 2?  I'm thinking of trying 2, out near the sides, both to support the door a little better, (It sags, esp. when rolled up), and to provide a place to hang some light hanging storage containers.  Thoughts?  Any concerns about water pooling on top?  Thanks
Title: Re: spreader bars
Post by: PDXcamper on June 29, 2017, 05:41:19 AM
On my 8.1 never had any problem with just one bar. I've also never seen water pool on the top section, just a little where the top seam meets the side. FWIW, my trailer is a 2011 model and to this day the top has never leaked a drop. My tent manufactured by Veada. Being in the Pacific Northwest, my top has seen its share of rainy days.
Title: Re: spreader bars
Post by: MB on August 18, 2017, 06:14:58 PM
This belongs in the department of "Why didn't I think of that?"

Thanks to the first owner of our 10.0, these two combo spreader/LED light bars effectively stretch our canvas roof above the door & sink.  They also bathe us in ample light for nighttime reading and for my wife's make-up application and removal rituals.  (We rarely turn both LED strips on together.)

The only caveat is I need to remember to zip on our awning BEFORE we install the bars because they torque-up the canvas zippers where they cross the curves in the Bimini tubes.

Title: Re: spreader bars
Post by: Railsnstiles on August 18, 2017, 09:43:43 PM
How absolutely cool is that !

Any idea asto the led bar source?
Title: Re: spreader bars
Post by: markjazzbassist on May 21, 2020, 10:05:36 AM
there is a site that sells the parts.  you just have to buy aluminum conduit at home depot and have them cut it for you.  here's the site.

http://www.qs-parts.com/

i'm thinking about adding 2 bars, 1 on each side and having hanging storage (like hanging shoe storage) for additional storage.  the guy who makes these parts posted this on the QS facebook group.