FlipPac hood pin substitue?

[getout]

I just scored a used FlipPac for our truck but it doesn't come with the hood pins and I need them in a week when I go to pick it up. I'm worried that FlipPac won't get them to me in time (if at all). I've seen pictures of the connections but haven't seen a FlipPac in person.

Is there anything out there that I can buy locally as an alternative?

Thanks!

ps - Just realized I missed a 't' in substitute.

 

[Dave Bennett]

I just scored a used FlipPac for our truck but it doesn't come with the hood pins and I need them in a week when I go to pick it up. I'm worried that FlipPac won't get them to me in time (if at all). I've seen pictures of the connections but haven't seen a FlipPac in person.

Is there anything out there that I can buy locally as an alternative?

Thanks!

ps - Just realized I missed a 't' in substitute.

Call Adventure Trailers!!!

 

[suntinez]

I'm going down to FRP hopefully Monday to pick up something else.

If you're talking about these gizmos:

they call them "fender pins". Just add a little washer and a cotter pin and you're set:

You don't really need those unless you have the tent deployed and attach the stabilizer bars, so it shouldn't delay your picking up the flippac. You can deploy the tent without them, but the bars provide lateral stability once it's open.

I just spoke with Diane, she has those in stock and I can pick a set up for you if you like. If you're interested shoot me a PM.

 

[getout]

Call Adventure Trailers!!!

I called them first and they don't sell the pins. Too bad though. They were great to talk with on the phone. I'm going to them for everything else I need on this thing.

 

[getout]

Crank attachment? Does it open with a crank? I thought it was just a flip open once the back was unlatched. Is that no so?

 

[suntinez]

Well you can open it manually by pushing up from inside once the latches are unlocked, but generally speaking - yes, you need the crank.

Here's some pics of me opening mine:

a little video adventureduo made of mine:



and Mario from AT showing the whole process:



Do you know if you need that also?

 

[newmexflippacker]

Try arizona shell at this number, if they are still in business, this guy might sell you a set
602 272 2757..good luck

 

[trevpiee]

You could try going the Bimini hardware route. The traditional FRP design is just more clean concealed version.

http://www.canvascountry.com/shop-bimini-accessories.html

 

[billy bee]

I just scored a used FlipPac for our truck but it doesn't come with the hood pins and I need them in a week when I go to pick it up. I'm worried that FlipPac won't get them to me in time (if at all). I've seen pictures of the connections but haven't seen a FlipPac in person.

Is there anything out there that I can buy locally as an alternative?

Thanks!

ps - Just realized I missed a 't' in substitute.

I have a spare pair you can borrow and return/replace. If interested, send me a PM or e-mail through this site. (No, I am not interested in selling them. I may need them sometime...)

bb

 

[getout]

I have a spare pair you can borrow and return/replace. If interested, send me a PM or e-mail through this site. (No, I am not interested in selling them. I may need them sometime...)

bb

Thanks for the offer. Suntinez is going to FlipPac and going to pick me up a pair and ship them out to me. I think I lucked out on that one!