Flippac, is it RIP?
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austintaco
Explorer
I bet there's a box in the corner with brand new Torsion Bars going in the trash....
calicamper
Expedition Leader
Really after they just started getting the new Aluminum rig set up for the Tacoma? Bummer...
goodtimes
Expedition Poseur
I believe you're referring to the "Habitat" - which is made by Adventure Trailers.
The Flip-Pac was made by a different company - FRP.
I believe that the "Adventure Trailers" version of the Flip-pac (the fiberglass, forward opening, camper) was built by FRP to Adventure Trailer's specifications, and sold exclusively through Adventure Trailers.
mtnbike28
Expedition Leader
I wish someone close would look into (watch out for) if they have an auction or whatever... I would love a spare torsion bar and would even buy a spare tent if cheap enough!
ericvs
Active member
Hit up Darcie at http://www.makethegoodthings.com/
She can use your existing tent as a template and make a brand new one for you.
Clutch
<---Pass
This company can do replacement tents for Wildernests. FP shouldn't be a problem.
http://www.canvasreplacements.com/
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/127159-Bricknose-F-350-Wildernest-build
elcoyote
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I looked into that already
You are correct on all counts. The aluminum Habitat is alive and well at http://adventuretrailers.com/campers/toyota-habitat/
Eazy.E
PNW Wanderer
So I take it that was a no go on any in account yes for torsion bars?
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elcoyote
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Eazy.E
PNW Wanderer
Just realized auto correct totally jacked up what was supposed to say "unaccounted for"
Haha but thanks checking it out!
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Well, that explains why they were adamant to me earlier this summer that they were not going to sell me a camper. I can't say that I ever dealt with a company that had worse communication skills. They could have said something like, "We have a significant backlog of orders that we need to fill. We are suspending new orders until we resolve that backlog and get time to reassess." Instead, they refused to answer calls and emails and then danced around the issue saying things like, "Call us back later because we can't promise anything right now." As much as their poor communication and customer service frustrated me, I am sad to see them go. They made a pretty decent product and they made it fairly reasonably priced. Stuff like this is a niche market and small businesses, often run by families. If you build something like a business, you feel ownership in it. Generally you hope someone will take it under their wing and keep it alive if you cant do it any more. It seems that didn't happen here, and that's unfortunate. Its also sad for us consumers because we are all poorer in terms of options.
RIP Flip-Pac. Vaya con Dios.
RIP Flip-Pac. Vaya con Dios.