WASURF63
Adventurer
See post #88 in this thread.
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WASURF63's New ATFlippac
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See post #88 in this thread.
This may also help "www.gemplers.com/search/fimco+15+gallon".
WASURF63
Adventurer
ETAV8R
Founder of D.E.R.P.
I sure did. There are a couple of areas I want to go back and discuss with FRP but nothing that would have changed my mind with the purchase. I picked up two small curtain rods from Target last night and today I got some fabric in the old desert camo pattern and some aviation fabric too. Curtains aren't too far off now. Gonna do the front, sides, and the rear. The aviation fabric is in case I get to some airshows.
WASURF63
Adventurer
Right back at ya. Your co-pilot looks pretty content in (his chair?)
Our SBT always prefers to be in an elevated position if he can, and sleeps in the ATFP, while our other dog (shep/chow) prefers the ground.
Must be breed specific? PM sent to you.
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Dave Bennett
Adventurist
x2, where did you get the nets?
WASURF63
Adventurer
Storage Nets
NYCO and TACODOC,
The sidewall net is something I had lying around the garage in a box (procurement unknown).
The front cab net I found here: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...-_-100669904-_-N&locStoreNum=4702&marketID=44
I used the supplied anchors from the HD net for the sidewall net.
I contacted Mario @AT confirming it was safe to drill into the extruded top inside corner of the ATFP for the upper anchors. I mounted the lower anchors through the bottom inside rail.
I attached the front cab net (top) anchor loops behind the FP hammock bar supports.
The bottom loops are attached to small eyebolts into the bench.
Simple, basic install. No significant compromise or exterior breach of the fiberglass.
NYCO and TACODOC,
The sidewall net is something I had lying around the garage in a box (procurement unknown).
The front cab net I found here: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...-_-100669904-_-N&locStoreNum=4702&marketID=44
I used the supplied anchors from the HD net for the sidewall net.
I contacted Mario @AT confirming it was safe to drill into the extruded top inside corner of the ATFP for the upper anchors. I mounted the lower anchors through the bottom inside rail.
I attached the front cab net (top) anchor loops behind the FP hammock bar supports.
The bottom loops are attached to small eyebolts into the bench.
Simple, basic install. No significant compromise or exterior breach of the fiberglass.
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Super Doody
Explorer
Hi Walt,
I know you moved on to another setup (which is frecking awesome btw) but if you had to do it again with a flippac, would you stay with the windoors on passenger side or none at all? When you had this setup, where did your dogs sleep?
Thanks,
Jim
I know you moved on to another setup (which is frecking awesome btw) but if you had to do it again with a flippac, would you stay with the windoors on passenger side or none at all? When you had this setup, where did your dogs sleep?
Thanks,
Jim
WASURF63
Adventurer
Hey Jim,
I would definitely do the pssgr side windoor/slider again on an ATFP.
In my case, after opening the windoor it provided easy access to the shower hose, remote H2O pump switch, and water tank refill (all located front right pssgr sd).
It also allowed easy access/reach to my dry food storage comp and fridge/freezer/table from the outside.
This was also very convienent and safe for quick roadside stops (snack/drink access,etc...), and allowed for a great outside "under awning" kitchen set-up. It gave us a good side view w/screened ventilation when sitting/eating inside the ATFP (especially in inclimate weather).
The windoor slider also provided ventalation for the pups when traveling.
Our large shepard dog preferred to sleep outside under the awning, and the smaller bull terrier slept inside on top of the bench storage compartments.
Walt
I would definitely do the pssgr side windoor/slider again on an ATFP.
In my case, after opening the windoor it provided easy access to the shower hose, remote H2O pump switch, and water tank refill (all located front right pssgr sd).
It also allowed easy access/reach to my dry food storage comp and fridge/freezer/table from the outside.
This was also very convienent and safe for quick roadside stops (snack/drink access,etc...), and allowed for a great outside "under awning" kitchen set-up. It gave us a good side view w/screened ventilation when sitting/eating inside the ATFP (especially in inclimate weather).
The windoor slider also provided ventalation for the pups when traveling.
Our large shepard dog preferred to sleep outside under the awning, and the smaller bull terrier slept inside on top of the bench storage compartments.
Walt
Very nice
Hey Wasurf63,
Congrats on the new setup. I like what you have done on the interior. I have been off the forum for a while but plan some radical Flippac changes starting in the fall. I have been busy renovating an old Airstream to park on some property in the NC mountains we own and haven't had the chance to start my project. It involves addressing the inherent flaws with the unit I have encountered mainly the torsion bar and arms (I have had issues with both), and the tent not really constructed to withstand the elements properly. I have stolen many ideas from all the flip pac owners and builders and plan to use them to change mine. Don't get me wrong I would get another one in a second. I have enjoyed having mine very much but plan to solve some of the issues I personally have had. Congrats again and look forward to seeing your progress and adventures.
Hey Wasurf63,
Congrats on the new setup. I like what you have done on the interior. I have been off the forum for a while but plan some radical Flippac changes starting in the fall. I have been busy renovating an old Airstream to park on some property in the NC mountains we own and haven't had the chance to start my project. It involves addressing the inherent flaws with the unit I have encountered mainly the torsion bar and arms (I have had issues with both), and the tent not really constructed to withstand the elements properly. I have stolen many ideas from all the flip pac owners and builders and plan to use them to change mine. Don't get me wrong I would get another one in a second. I have enjoyed having mine very much but plan to solve some of the issues I personally have had. Congrats again and look forward to seeing your progress and adventures.
WASURF63
Adventurer
Thanks. We really like our Phoenix Pop Up alot. It seems more suited to the PacNW environment for us than the Flippac was.
I think the ATFP would be greatly improved by using the same tent material as they have for the Habitat, negating the need for a rainfly.
AT may likely offer some version of that for the FP in the future. Until then it seems as though quite a few have upgraded to the SLO Sail rainfly.
It appears to have MUCH better ventilation and visability than the previous "heat sink" version from FRP. (TacoDoc has a really nice example: see his thread/post#309.)
Sorry to hear you're having mechanical issues with your FP. When I had my ATFP luckily there were no problems with the torsion bar and hinge arms.
The Airstream project sounds cool. Well renovated and/or maintained those have some of the nicest trailer interiors I've seen!:Wow1:
Cheers, Walt
I think the ATFP would be greatly improved by using the same tent material as they have for the Habitat, negating the need for a rainfly.
AT may likely offer some version of that for the FP in the future. Until then it seems as though quite a few have upgraded to the SLO Sail rainfly.
It appears to have MUCH better ventilation and visability than the previous "heat sink" version from FRP. (TacoDoc has a really nice example: see his thread/post#309.)
Sorry to hear you're having mechanical issues with your FP. When I had my ATFP luckily there were no problems with the torsion bar and hinge arms.
The Airstream project sounds cool. Well renovated and/or maintained those have some of the nicest trailer interiors I've seen!:Wow1:
Cheers, Walt