X2 spacer bars

[Neiko]

Do you X2 owners use your spacer bars all the time or just part time? I could understand when it is windy. Is there any damage I could do if I didn't use them?

[blueroof]

The x2 sets up pretty tight without the spacer bars, I've only used the spacer bars once, don't even haul them around anymore.

LB

[ozzie]

I have used my x2 a couple times and the only poles that I have used are the spreader poles.....one in the back that holds everything from falling down or collapsing and the 2 that go on each side of the door......i use those to give me a better connection to the ice.....the roof poles i would only use when it is really windy.

[MuleShack]

Ditto here.

I only install them when windy and point the door into the wind. That way your back doesn't get cold.

[DEADhead]

I only put the spacer bars in my yukon when I'm going to be setup in a spot for more than a couple hours, or if it is really windy. I put reflectix up on my ceiling, so that helps keep the hoops in place

[Neiko]

What do you do with the Reflectix when you fold it up or does it bend with it? Where do you get that stuff? I was going to just use some cheap survival blankets and feed them through the bars.

[DEADhead]

I picked up the stuff at one of the large home improvement stores, but even the local hardware stores usually carry the stuff. The reflectix folds up with the canvas, the first fold is the most important. If yo ufold it the right way the first time, then it is easy from then on. The reflectix doesn't move around becuase I cut slots in it to feed the velcro loops that secure around the hoops. I reinforced the slots with aluminum tape. I've had this for 2 seasons now, and haven't had a problem since. Worth every penny.

[ozzie]

From what I have read the reflctix folds up with the house and it doesn't seem to make the packing of the house any tougher......I know building supply places will carry such as menards/home depot and such.....good luck

[DEADhead]

the nice thing about the reflectix is that it keep the roof of your portable frost free and dry. I extended the roof flap down along the back door past the rear window. If I need to use the door or the traplink, I can roll it up quick.

To stay on track with the original post, the reflectix does a good job of keeping the hoops in place when the spreader poles are not attached.

[Lunger]

What are all you X2 owners using for heat? Will a big buddy keep it real warm on most days? do you need to go to a sunflower on the real cold windy days?

Thanks

[blueroof]

I think the last time someone asked that same question, the consensus was most X2 users use the Big Buddy.

LB

[dougger222]

I've been using the X2 for it's second season now and have found the bolts holding the bottom of the seats to have come loose and one is stripped making it stop every time the seat is turned. Was able to replace the bolt that came out but the other bolt seems stripped out and will not come out and will not tighten. Tried to take the seat fabric off by unscrewing the four screws under the seat but it seemed like it was also glued on.

Anybody else have the bolts come loose under the seat yet?

Other than that it seems to be holding up rather well other than a couple small rips in the fabric. It's heavy but I guess that will make it last a long time.

[blueroof]

 Originally Posted By: dougger222

Anybody else have the bolts come loose under the seat yet?

Dougger222, just got done checking out my seats. One had a bolt missing completely, luckily it was in the bottom of my tub and the threads weren't stripped out. Probably would have had issues if you hadn't posted - thanks for the tip. LB

[ozzie]

I had the problem with my pro seat but they weren't stripped....Just lost a bolt and another was loose....I did rip the flap that covers the front window on my x2 this weekend pulling it out of the bed of the truck....caught it on a window nob on my topper...but I kept it warm with the big buddy all day!!

[MuleShack]

I use a sunflower, mainly because it is smaller and easily stored and i can direct it at the hole to prevent ice build up.

On days like this last weekend where it was -15, I used 2 of them, both were on low and it was getting too warm.