JK/J8 Flippac rumor??

[adventureduo]

Looks great you guys. Im late to the party once again. How are you going to address the wet weather when folding it back down into your vehicle? That was one of the problems with the ER Jeep. All that moisture/water goes drips straight back into your rig.

I saw someone else ask that question but don't think it was answered. Unless i missed it.

 

[Martyn]

Looks great you guys. Im late to the party once again. How are you going to address the wet weather when folding it back down into your vehicle? That was one of the problems with the ER Jeep. All that moisture/water goes drips straight back into your rig.

I saw someone else ask that question but don't think it was answered. Unless i missed it.

Dave

We have taken care of that issue, you'll see at OVX.

 

[Piet]

Martyn... congrats!
Always a tough balencing act!

Look forward to seeing OVX coverage!

 

[jingram]

Have a quick question about attachment of the top. I know that the mechanism used to attach the freedom top changed in 2009 from previous years. I have no idea if Flippac is utilizing he same latching mechanism or something proprietary. So the question is will the JK FlipPac be compatible with all years of JK Unlimiteds or a specific year range. I ask, because I am looking at buying a JK Unilimited base model which is a stripped model and just going with your top from the get go, but don't want to end up in the position where the JK FlipPac only fits 2007-2008 model JKs.

Also, does anybody have any thoughts on racks. I usually haul a couple of kayaks with me and would like to figure out an arrangement to use the JK FlipPac with a rack so I can haul the yaks too.

 

[The Swiss]

Have a quick question about attachment of the top. I know that the mechanism used to attach the freedom top changed in 2009 from previous years. I have no idea if Flippac is utilizing he same latching mechanism or something proprietary. So the question is will the JK FlipPac be compatible with all years of JK Unlimiteds or a specific year range. I ask, because I am looking at buying a JK Unilimited base model which is a stripped model and just going with your top from the get go, but don't want to end up in the position where the JK FlipPac only fits 2007-2008 model JKs.

I have an 08 JK Unlimited and I have rented several 09 and 10. The latches of the front hard top panels are indeed on different locations, one hooking up to a bracket above the mirror on the windshield frame on the 09 and 10. My 08 however has the same bracket, just that it is not used to hold the hard top (I think it lines up with the bracket on the hood to hold the windshield when folded down). It appears to me as if just the hard top is different, not the Jeep body.

Hope this helps.

 

[Martyn]

To the best of our knowledge the JK Topper will fit all the years of JK's

 

[jingram]

Martyn,

What model year did you test on for development of the product if you don't mind me asking?

I know the product is set to debut shortly and after going through the thread I know that roof racks were not at all part of the plan. However, is glass on top thick enough to support even basic bolt through cross bars? Not looking to haul a ton of weight, but those two kayaks would sure be nice.

Jack

 

[Martyn]

Martyn,

What model year did you test on for development of the product if you don't mind me asking?

I know the product is set to debut shortly and after going through the thread I know that roof racks were not at all part of the plan. However, is glass on top thick enough to support even basic bolt through cross bars? Not looking to haul a ton of weight, but those two kayaks would sure be nice.

Jack

Jack

We have tried it on years 2007 -2009

The roof is strong enough for a basic rack and lighter loads.

 

[Piet]

Any preview of reveal?

 

[ox4mag]

Any preview of reveal?

From what I've heard a prototype of the Topper will be unveiled at the Overland Expo this weekend. I'm sure Martyn and/or Mario can confirm this.

 

[elcoyote]

We unfortunately had some difficulties with shrinkage of the top post molding and the debut will be delayed a few weeks while we adjust the tooling. We are bummed not to have it ready at OVX. When it is completed though, it will be well worth waiting for. We'll have more to report on soon.

 

[wanderer-rrorc]

dude....I gotta have at LEAST 6 months notice before I can get permission from the wife to buy one of these....hurry UP!!!:elkgrin:


honestly...I cant wait!:coffeedrink:

 

[haven]

For the first look at the JK Topper see
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd#/b813c2bd/40

 

[ox4mag]

Thanks for posting, Chip. Much appreciated.

Martyn is always fun to talk to and getting his insight on the Topper and the overlanding community in general was quite enjoyable.

 

[NOMADIC_LJ]

LJ version!!! PLEASE!!