Aveo ZipTips

[Jasonm]

I wanted to post some info I received from Chris at Aveo about the new ZipTips they are producing for the RVs. If you haven't seen them yet check out http://www.aveoengineering.com/index...and-f-1-rocket. I've been keeping an eye on these and it looks like they'll be coming to us in January.

Here is his reply-
Production molds are being finalized now and will be freighted to me within the next couple of weeks. Your Ziptips will be available for purchase in January 2015. We will not be selling the retrofit kit as it is not economically viable to produce as well as creating a tech support nightmare for me for those guys who are lacking in fiberglass experience. I shall keep you posted. Please see attached for pricing.

Jason

[Christian Gather]

Thanks Jason. Anyone interested in more information and/or pricing may email me.

[Mike S]

Chris, welcome aboard the good ship VAF

[bkthomps]

been following this product for what seem like 3 years now, i'll believe it when i see it! glad they are making progress, i heard of supplier delays, redesign, etc, etc, i've exchanged emails with the CEO a few times, and still, nothing until I see this today

any news is good news at this point

[krw5927]

Originally Posted by Jasonm

We will not be selling the retrofit kit as it is not economically viable to produce as well as creating a tech support nightmare for me for those guys who are lacking in fiberglass experience.

Interesting. Building the entire wingtip somehow makes the production economically viable, whereas building only part of it does not?

VERY cool looking lights. I'd certainly be interested in a retrofit. Seems like a potential customer base of almost 9,000 flying RVs aren't going to be able to take advantage.

[izzybear]

Yes, I too have been following along since early 2012. I really like the product - from what I have been able to see. I am hoping the price comes down because I don't know if I will be able to commit $2,990.00 for the set of wing tip lights...as nice as they seem to be. I was hoping there would be a grandfathered price for those that have been patiently waiting.

[majuro15]

I got the same message after signing up number 8 for RV-10 tips at Oshkosh this year. They are on the second version of the design and I will say the guys were very nice to talk to. Their communication via email has been less than stellar, and it's really frustrating. I was told 8-10 weeks from Oshkosh, and now we're hearing January. Let's keep our fingers crossed. I'm not in a hurry, which helps, but their customer service is next to terrible for having such a great looking product.

The retrofit they decided would be too difficult for folks to install, as it would involve a lot of fiberglass work on the tips and they don't have the support network in place to handle the inquiries. So I was told.

[Christian Gather]

Originally Posted by Mike S

Chris, welcome aboard the good ship VAF

Thanks Mike!

[RV7A Flyer]

Originally Posted by majuro15

...Their communication via email has been less than stellar, and it's really frustrating. ...their customer service is next to terrible for having such a great looking product.

And it's always been that way, and doesn't seem to have gotten any better. I went through this same experience with everything I ordered from them directly...long, long delays, failure to return emails, etc. Very frustrating, but they *did* eventually finish the products and ship them.

Fortunately, some of the items I wanted were available from ACS, which helped, but yep...their customer service leaves a lot to be desired (along with the poor way of announcing a product "soon" and then having it drag on for years until it's finally released).

ETA: I am, however, quite pleased with all of the products I got from them...lights, switches, etc. Very nice products...once they finally get around to shipping them!

[majuro15]

I agree and also vouch for their quality. I snagged all the rock rack switches i need for my build and also have the posimax strobe which is very nice. I got to lay eyes and hands on the ZipTips and almost went blind. The quality is there. I offered to come run their customer service department