The folks that sell the Flip Pac

[Harp]

Worth the wait!!!

I worked with AT and not only had to order without having seen one in person, AT had to ship it cross country!! Martyn and the guys do a great job getting back to customers and post purchase service is excellent. As for the tent I would be the first to order a tent that eliminated the rain fly. I was however in the mountains of NC last weekend in a biblical thunderstorm and the factory fly did very well. High and dry. I have treated mine with just a water repellant spray once since the purchase I just wish I had covered windows to look out during a storm. All in all very pleased with the Flippac and have had many great weekends in total comfort. Thanks again AT for your service. Look forward to a tent update in the future.

Marty

 

[magushi]

Where were you fly fishing in Colorado ? Could have been mine.

West Fork of the San Juan outside of Pagosa.

Sorry, I haven't checked in for a while. Been out on a little road trip with MY NEW FLIP-PAC!!! Finally! I have to say I'm glad we stuck it out. It's working out great for us.

Definitely need some additional waterproofing ideas. Record drought this year in NM but it sure decided to rain on us this weekend. The storm fly can't keep up during a prolonged downpour.

Thanks Mario, Martyn, and the rest of the AT crew! My apologies for getting a bit uptight about the epic wait.

-M

 

[Maximus Ram]

West Fork of the San Juan outside of Pagosa.

Sorry, I haven't checked in for a while. Been out on a little road trip with MY NEW FLIP-PAC!!! Finally! I have to say I'm glad we stuck it out. It's working out great for us.

Definitely need some additional waterproofing ideas. Record drought this year in NM but it sure decided to rain on us this weekend. The storm fly can't keep up during a prolonged downpour.

Thanks Mario, Martyn, and the rest of the AT crew! My apologies for getting a bit uptight about the epic wait.

-M

Picture proof ......maybe you have been hypnotised into thinking that its here and its all a dream:sombrero::coffeedrink:

 

[Dave Bennett]

Definitely need some additional waterproofing ideas. Record drought this year in NM but it sure decided to rain on us this weekend. The storm fly can't keep up during a prolonged downpour.

Treating the tent and fly was about as easy a project as you will ever do. I used about one liter of the NikWax Solar Proof on the FlipPac itself and have another liter for the storm cover. Not only is it a good wax that soaks in nice and gets in all the seams and stitching, it also provides some UV protection for your tent fabric.

Here is what I used:

I also worked on the storm cover, replacing the bungies that FRP has on these and replaced them with something a little more serious - secure and adjustable tie downs from Nite Ize.
This ought to make it easy to secure the cover!
http://www.niteize.com/collections/figure-9/products/figure-9-tent-line-kit

 

[GCecchetto]

Anyone got photos of an FP on a Tundra Crewmax?

 

[Martyn]

Anyone got photos of an FP on a Tundra Crewmax?

4 pictures on our website here.

 

[GCecchetto]

those are photos of a first gen Tundra, not a crewmax.

 

[suntinez]

Anyone got photos of an FP on a Tundra Crewmax?

I don't have a Crewmax, I have the double cab/longbed - don't think I've seen a 2nd gen Crewmax with a flippac. If it helps, here's a couple pics of mine:

The Crewmax would look similar, except the hinge part on the front of the FP would extend slightly over the front of the cab instead of being behind the cab like mine. The first page of this thread has 3 flippacs together - the one on Shruk's Nissan Titan in front would be a fair approximation of that overhang for a shortbed Crewmax.

 

[Martyn]

those are photos of a first gen Tundra, not a crewmax.

FlipPacs are not vehicle specific so the fit is going to be very much the same.

 

[cc tacoma]

Flip Pac Installed!

Hey guys,
Just a quick update here. I got my AT flip-pac for my 09' mag grey Tacoma installed on Wednesday!!!!!! I definitely took longer than I thought it was going to, but I have to say once again that the the Adventure Trailer crew did a great job staying on top of FRP and pushing for timelines and completion dates, and they also did a great job installing it ASAP. So in short, Adventure Trailers is Awesome and FRP not awesome. But at least the finished product turned out wonderful (pics to come, once I learn how). If I was to give any advice (not that anyone asked for it) I would say if you are considering a Flip Pac, definitely go through AT without a doubt. And definitely be prepared to wait probably a little longer than you prefer. So it's probably best to not count on taking a trip if you are depending on having the flip pac by a certain date. Wait until you physically see it on your truck, then plan your trip. All and all, my Flip-Pac took 21 weeks FYI. And BTW I couldn't be happier with the way it performs. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif

 

[ETAV8R]

Pics?

 

[cc tacoma]

Flip-pac installed.

Pics?

I'll put up some pics soon. (I'm pretty bad at technology) Once I learn how I will. I promise.

 

[wheresmikeys]

Okay I have questions. I am planning a trip in March/April. I have an 08 Tacoma and it seems from this thread, that I should put an order in now. So, I will call and see how much a deposit is. Now, is there ANY difference in AT's version and the model from the factory? Quite a price difference involved. Also, I see that most set ups have the support bars mounted to the hood. Dont really want to do that. I have an ARB on the front that I would rather have the mounts on. I see that some of these trucks (like the Tundra) ahve the mounts bars kicked at a severe angle forward. i assume that would work?

 

[wivrrat]

My flippac experience at FRP

Been reading many blogs about the flippac before I actually had mine rebuilt. My neighbor gave me a flippac that set in the high desert for many years. When I opened it, it was mouse infested. The tent was chewed up as well as the mattress. It had a old flippac sticker on it so I googled it and found FRP. I called and talked to Diana and found out they can replace the tent, mattress, etc. I ordered a replacement tent, mattress, and crank.
I only live about 2 hours from Riverside, so I waited about 2 weeks for the new items to come in. Finally about two weeks ago I drove to Riverside and began the adventure. Everything said in the past posts about the professionalism of FRP is correct. But in the long run, I was there approx. 6 hours (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.). They removed my flippac from my truck, installed the tent and mattress and professionally re-attached the flippac to my truck. When I received my flippac I just mounted it temporarily until I had the work done. With the new tent, mattress, and crank it came to a little over $1,000.00. They didn't charge me to install the flippac. According to Diana, my flippac is about 17 years old. Still in fairly good shape. I am going to snowcoat the roof for added protection. Also need new screens down the road.
I haven't used it yet as I'm doing the interior of the truck bed now. I mounted the flippac on a 1983 Nissan king cap 4WD. So I should be able to go lots of neat places. I gutted a travel trailer bed and cabinets and have installed them on the truck bed. The bed is like a couch and slides out to make a 3' bed on the truck bed. That way if I am cought in really bad weather or just don't want to flip the tent, I can craw in the truck and sleep on a confortable bed. I also replaced the lights with vintage 12v lights and am in the process now of addiding a converter, batteries, etc. under the bed compartment. I will provide some pictures as I complete the project.
As to FRP, they didn't have a new crank on hand and lent me one of theirs till mine came in, it was supposed to be here two weeks ago. O'well, the one they lent me is like new and works. If they don't call, no harm done.
One major question I would like to ask this forum. What happened to the new, inexpensive rain fly that was supposed to be made available. I see FRP charges $360.00 for theirs and the other two charge $350.00. Is there any difference between the three? Also, I noticed walmart carries a nikwas like spray and has seam seal. Has anyone tried the walmart brand or should I go with the Nikwax? The walmart brand was a good price.
Sorry to ramble on with this post. Thanks

 

[Chili]

I wish they made a Flip Pack for my Bronco. That would be absolutely perfect.