ox4mag
Explorer
I think so too. Plus, having it out to the side negates having to have an awning to worry about mounting. This is cool stuff!
JK/J8 Flippac rumor??
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I think so too. Plus, having it out to the side negates having to have an awning to worry about mounting. This is cool stuff!
locrwln
Expedition Leader
Sorry to barge in on your Jeep thread (prior owner), but I like those SA tops also. If possible when you are making your contacts, could you check on the price for the model they are displaying on the "Landcruiser VX" model? That happens to be exactly what I wanted to do to my landcruiser. :drool:
I was thinking more along the lines of the flippac/forward fold, but the side opening will work as well. I have been wanting to do a "pop-top" conversion on mine for a while now, but the fippacs(modified to attach like the SA tops,of course), don't seem to be the right size, I was really excited to see these.
Thanks,
Jack
I was thinking more along the lines of the flippac/forward fold, but the side opening will work as well. I have been wanting to do a "pop-top" conversion on mine for a while now, but the fippacs(modified to attach like the SA tops,of course), don't seem to be the right size, I was really excited to see these.
Thanks,
Jack
gpwpat
Adventurer
I am really excited about this idea as well. Not only would it put more functionality to the JK unlimited. It is such a simple upgrade. Pull the stock top. and plop the camper top on. You still can have a daily driver and a camper. Best of all worlds. I am like the idea as I now have 2 kids. sleeping in the EEZI AWN is going to get tight in a few years. I get a camper like this and the RTT stays on the trailer and Mom and dad get a tent of their own. and in the future when the kids are not interested in camping I can leave the trailer at home. It would be a very versitile set up for camping with 4.
as for the roll bar in the rear. it could be easily modified to have a removable cross bar. Not sure if the manufacture would want to offer . but easily done.
as for the roll bar in the rear. it could be easily modified to have a removable cross bar. Not sure if the manufacture would want to offer . but easily done.
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ventura911
Adventurer
Just saw this thread and have to say that I love the idea! :drool:I've got an '07 JK Unlmtd. and would want to keep the rear seat and doors for daily driving and family.
As for which way to flip, I'm a bit torn. I like the idea of having the top flip to the rear or the passenger side for the "built-in" awning, which could also be enclosed by a screen or tent walls. I also like the idea of the small storage basket over the front panels. In fact, ER found a source to replace the two targa panels with a single solid piece, so that would take care of the problem of the shape of the original panels.
However, wouldn't the overall stability be better if it folded over the hood? Not only would the Jeep be more balanced, the flipped portion of the top could be supported by braces to the front bumper.
I'm all for the simple shell at this time, too. We'll all tinker and adapt the interior to suit our own needs and styles, anyway, and the initial cost would be lower (and perhaps even affordable!
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As for which way to flip, I'm a bit torn. I like the idea of having the top flip to the rear or the passenger side for the "built-in" awning, which could also be enclosed by a screen or tent walls. I also like the idea of the small storage basket over the front panels. In fact, ER found a source to replace the two targa panels with a single solid piece, so that would take care of the problem of the shape of the original panels.
However, wouldn't the overall stability be better if it folded over the hood? Not only would the Jeep be more balanced, the flipped portion of the top could be supported by braces to the front bumper.
I'm all for the simple shell at this time, too. We'll all tinker and adapt the interior to suit our own needs and styles, anyway, and the initial cost would be lower (and perhaps even affordable!
).I'm in the process of deciding if I should sell my Ranger 4X4, which is what I was considering using, or getting a jeep wrangler (I can't afford those new ones) again and doing something like the GRTravelTops. That Wrangler model is dead sexy (best fat bastard voice please).
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Herbie
Rendezvous Conspirator
All I got was this terse and somewhat disappointing reply:
This didn't answer my question about a 4-door JK application, nor did it really begin to address what would happen if a bunch of North Americans wanted a group buy or something...
alosix
Expedition Leader
Well, its better than a 'nope sorry' like you kinda get from the flip pac people
I'll have to work on bugging them again as well and see if I can make it extra clear about the 4 door, shipping, and just what the cost might end up being.
Gotta still be cheaper than an earthroamer jk right? hopefully....
Jason
I'll have to work on bugging them again as well and see if I can make it extra clear about the 4 door, shipping, and just what the cost might end up being.
Gotta still be cheaper than an earthroamer jk right? hopefully....
Jason
locrwln
Expedition Leader
I haven't, I sent an email on Sunday night.
Kind of a bummer, I was hoping this would be easier than that.
Well, its better than a 'nope sorry' like you kinda get from the flip pac people
I'll have to work on bugging them again as well and see if I can make it extra clear about the 4 door, shipping, and just what the cost might end up being.
Gotta still be cheaper than an earthroamer jk right? hopefully....
Jason
I never got a response at all from Flip-pac.
Let us know how it goes, they have the potential for several sales if they are willing to work with us.
Jack
ColinTheCop
Adventurer
If you're going for a group buy/shipping container load of GRTravel tops, can you swing by the UK and drop one off for me....?
Thanks, :wings:
Thanks, :wings:
alosix
Expedition Leader
This from someone in a location that with some help of some ferries could actually drive there and pick on up
(might take a month, but you could )Jason
ColinTheCop
Adventurer
I could, but i'm married.... so it's a non starter i'm afraid.
alosix
Expedition Leader
I could, but i'm married.... so it's a non starter i'm afraid.
Now see, that would be a deal breaker for me.
But alas, I've finally found a chick crazy enough to tag a long
Jason
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ColinTheCop
Adventurer
We could trade....?
:wings:
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BPage
Adventurer
LJ Flip Pac
I know you mentioned above that there was not enough LJ's out there...but how much would a custom Flip Pac for an LJ be? I am interested in both options (Flip Pac & GRTravelTops) however I do own a 05 TJL...
I know you mentioned above that there was not enough LJ's out there...but how much would a custom Flip Pac for an LJ be? I am interested in both options (Flip Pac & GRTravelTops) however I do own a 05 TJL...
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