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Some new info on the water tightness of the fabric where it touches the tent: The trade off is weight vs. water-proof-ness. The heavier fabrics will have a heavier backing and, hence, be more water tight. The PVC-backed fabric specs I scanned is a good example of a heavier, more water-tight...

We have to keep to one color to start. That will allow the guys at SLO Sail to buy one roll of cloth and keep the costs down. Martyn suggested gray. I'd be fine with that. Thanks to you all for your insights. I know we will create a great alternative to FRP if we keep contributing. bb

You have a good point. It will also dry more quickly in the sun. But any dark color will do that. In warmer climates white might be best... I am not married to green. Hell, I'm colorblind. Just thought it is a nice camping color. bb

I am moving forward to get pricing for the 5 guys who raised their hands. So, there is no commitment. But I am doing this b/c the FRP design is a proven one...and it sucks. To quote another ExPo'er, "It is like wrapping your FP in a cocoon." No ventilation and no visibility. My goal (as I said...

Here are the fabric samples I grabbed. The material for the prototype will be in a burgundy color, but we need to settle on one color to make this affordable. If we can all agree on one color, we can buy a roll and save on fabric costs. Here is the swatch sheet and some data on the fabric. My...

We are underway. I have my FP off and it is sitting in the loft at SLO Sail and Canvas in San Luis Obispo, CA. We are going to make a prototype starting with a very basic design and using some leftover cloth. Some details: The cloth is a 70 denier coated poly/nylon. It looks like most tent rain...

Yeah, saw that the Jeep hit the depot today. I have the title ready to go. Please have Paul give me a call. Left him a VM and sent an e-mail. Need to wrap a few details. bb

Started a thread on campers to see if there is interest in a Group Fly Buy... bb

Hi guys: I and another ExPo'er are in need of rain flies for our FlipPac Campers. I have experience working at a canvas loft and can probably get a handful designed and built affordably and quickly. Better still, I think we can improve upon the design. I would like to have vented areas and...

Are there others interested? The more we can build the cheaper they will be. If we can get a bead on quantity, I will get a cost. There are a few types of cloth that would be good, all of them waterproof. Here is a link to the site and page that discusses materials. Poly, Sunbrella, and Top...

I was thinking of making my own. I twice worked for a sailmaker/canvas loft and am friendly with my local sailmaker. He could do one for me pretty inexpensively, I think. And I think I could improve on the design. If I could make two, some of the templating costs may go down. The best part is...

I have Google Alerts set up to notify me when a Flip Pac is mentioned on the interwebs. Worth doing if you are searching in earnest. Really easy to do. I am using "Flip Pac" as my search terms. "Flip Pac Camper" might be better as I occasionally get news from Political Action Committees doing...

Ah, somebody to blame for my misery... Grrrr. :mad:

Heading to the shipping depot today. The 8 is loaded on the trailer. All that's left to do is remove the plates and ship the extras...and bury my sadness in meaningless sex or a keg of beer or bon bons and Oprah... Crap, I don't do any of those things. I'll miss that rig. Please call with...

Sadly (for me), it is going to the shipping depot Friday. Happily, to a good home in PA. I'll mark it as sold when the transaction closes. But I have been talking to the buyer for a few weeks now and feel an affinity for him. I think everything will go smoothly. Snif, snif... bb

I would love to see the installation instructions. May be valuable to anybody who has to work on the FP. bb

No affiliation. Just passing the info along... http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/rvs/2088616212.html bb

I think this is a critical factor. I have had several different campers: A Gen 1 Dodge CTD with an Alaskan, a VW Eurovan, SMB RB30, and now a Dodge CTD with a FlipPac. I want to comment on the SMB vs. P/U truck camper debate as it relates to squeezer's comment above...but also to real...

Maybe a longshot here, but I just took this off of my 1998 Dodge diesel. Way more hitch than I need. Very beefy hitch from Valley Towing Systems. 12,000 # weight rating. Good condition. Surface rust only. All hardware included. 2 1/2 inch receiver. One drop mount included with 2" ball. About 35"...

46 S, R, or L? bb