I have a Quicksilver 8.0, 2013, in excellent condition. Because I often travel by myself, I've been thinking of selling or trading this and picking up a gently used 6.0. The 8.0 is difficult for me to set up by myself. Looking at the video of the 6.0 setup, it's designed for a one person setup. I live in Washington, and willing to do some travel to get this in the hands of a new potential owner. If there is any interest, either a direct sale or a trade option, post this and we can discuss and work out the details.
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I really like my 6.0 for me and my dog. Good luck selling your 8.0.
Thanks for the feedback on your 6.0. I do like the 8.0, but it's too much to set up by myself; hence, the 6.0. I'm definitely open to a trade or a sale/purchase, as I think this is the best route for me.
Best wishes on selling your 8.0.
I usually solo camp as well and I went in the opposite direction-- had a 6.0 and went to an 8.0. I sold my 6.0 on Craigslist (for a few hundred more than what I paid for in back in 2012) and found my 8.0 also on Craigslist. So far the solo set up on the 8.0 has not been a problem, but it would be a smoother operation with an extra set of hands.
Could you mention how it is that you get the two tent sides up and in place going solo? I find that moving the first one up is fine until the other one, which is partially overlapping the first, is too much weight for me. I do this from one side, as I don't see a way of doing this from inside the trailer. I'm in very good shape, but I'm also older. If there is a way to do this, I'd definitely give it a try. Thanks for your comments in advance.
After I flip over and secure the bunks, I unfold the tent and loosen up the bimini poles a bit since they usually are compressed down when folded. To unfold the tent, I grab one end from the side of the camper and walk it back to the end "fluffing it up" so to speak as I go and pull it back with both hands. I quickly fasten one snap on a corner and then another snap on the other corner. Then I raise up the other half of the tent and fasten a snap to hold it in place.
Thank you for the feedback. I'll give that a try. I think that the fluffing up you mentioned may be the key. I appreciate your feedback.
How is the new setup going? We currently have a 6.0 in excellent condition but have a new addition to our family and needing some more room.
Quote from: FirefighterEMT on May 20, 2017, 04:15:38 PM
How is the new setup going? We currently have a 6.0 in excellent condition but have a new addition to our family and needing some more room.
Welcome to the forum! Maybe work a trade with someone here and get some more room for the new one!