Lifting Poptop

Mindi · Newbie

Lifting Poptop

Colin Penrose · Senior Member

Hi. When I put a 200w solar panel on the roof of my pop top I found it much harder to lift up. My solution was to replace the gas struts to a heavier Nm rating. Cheap fix in the long run. Col

Olive Oil · Senior Member

Are you keeping the door open while you lift it?

If the door & windows are shut it creates a vacuum which makes it twice as hard to lift the roof.

Mindi · Newbie

thanks Col..could be the answer

Sheba · Guru

Check out RV Airlifters.

dieseltojo · Senior Member

Hi Mindi, I stand on the step and unroll the awning a few turns prior to the lift. I have 6 panel on the thing and manage no worries. I am 73.

But I have no health problems. I have read good things regarding the air bag support system but not sure on its longevity.

Mindi · Newbie

Thanks to all for your help. Problem solved. The Jurgens Youtube clip called "Jurgens Poptop" shows their new Easy Up/Easy Down mechanism which they will supply as a kit for about $250 or fit for you for an additional $160. That's my preferred way forward.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LPzIKubNNE

Oka374 · Veteran Member

Have a look on the Caravans Plus website they are $124 a pair so half the price of the Jurgens ones and look to be identical.