AT Flip Pac Coming Along....

[bijanjames]

Just got off the phone with Martin at AT and he told me that the prototype is being assembled now. They have addressed the aluminum bending and fitment issues and are in the process of being able to assemble!! If you are on the email list Mario will be sending pictures and information regarding the prototype and product very soon, as in the next week or so.

 

[mtnbike28]

I am not sure many folks knew they were working on a new product.

 

[bijanjames]

I am not sure many folks knew they were working on a new product.

The AT version is deleting the torsion bar, using aluminum instead of fiberglass, and getting rid of a need for a rain-fly by making the tent itself waterproof.

 

[Hawkz]

I didn't know they were working on something new. I'd be interesting in more info...

 

[Xrunner]

This has been mentioned in a few threads but not very widely discusses. Looking forward to seeing details of the prototype once they are released.

 

[fredgoodsell]

Just got off the phone with Martin at AT and he told me that the prototype is being assembled now. They have addressed the aluminum bending and fitment issues and are in the process of being able to assemble!! If you are on the email list Mario will be sending pictures and information regarding the prototype and product very soon, as in the next week or so.

How does one get on the email list?

 

[Denny@fwcjh]

Saw some pics of the prototype when I saw Mario a couple weeks ago…we can't wait!! Feel free to send us an email and we will put you on the list as well.

 

[wanderer-rrorc]

The AT version is deleting the torsion bar, using aluminum instead of fiberglass, and getting rid of a need for a rain-fly by making the tent itself waterproof.

basically what I did on my custom one off camper?

 

[dcoy]

Oh then, we'll definitely be seeing a dialed in production model at Overland Expo.

 

[bijanjames]

basically what I did on my custom one off camper?

I love your setup! What a great platform for a camper build. What kind of mileage are you getting? I know that the payload capacity is lower than most 1/2 tons, but should be enough to handle your build, any idea on total weight?

 

[czukie]

Post 'em if you got 'em!!! We wanna see too!!

 

[wanderer-rrorc]

I love your setup! What a great platform for a camper build. What kind of mileage are you getting? I know that the payload capacity is lower than most 1/2 tons, but should be enough to handle your build, any idea on total weight?

300lbs..my wife and I can take it on and off..its tough but not much heavier than fiberglass truck cap. and its an ecodiesel so Ive gotten 26-31mpg on highway..I usually average 22-24 in town driving...

as far as payload..no diffrent than my f150..rides so much better thou! lol

 

[dman93]

I'm not sure if the FlipPac name is a registered trademark, but it is not an AT product. So AT's new camper shouldn't be called a FlipPac, I think. Or is AT designing it for FRP? Regardless, a quality competitor to the FRP FlipPac is a good thing

 

[Nicaragüense]

There was a thread a few months back called "redesigned flippac" that had mention of this as well, but then it just sort of faded away. It will be interesting to see what price range they plan on focusing in on. And it will be interesting to see what solution they choose to replace that torsion bar setup.

 

[bijanjames]

There was a thread a few months back called "redesigned flippac" that had mention of this as well, but then it just sort of faded away. It will be interesting to see what price range they plan on focusing in on. And it will be interesting to see what solution they choose to replace that torsion bar setup.

Mario told me that cost was going to be around the same price.