Outfitter electric roof lift system?

Geewizard wrote:

whazoo wrote:
No sweat, some lift systems are pretty weird.

Bob, I need a new roof too! But I just got new sidewall last year and didn't have the money for one. I know where the bank is if you have a fast car.

My Tundra is pretty fast, Whazoo! Got a ski mask?

I'll just turn my trapper hat around backwards.

joerg68 wrote:
This link has all the pictures from our old camper:

https://goo.gl/photos/1KURMEFcbGpUWrkK7

There are some where you can see the roof lift stuff.
The lift motor is on the drivers side, under the bedside storage. Very poorly accessible.

Thanks!

cewillis wrote:

Geewizard wrote:
I've spoken to Outfitter and they will indeed retrofit an electric roof lift system in my 2004 Apex 8. And a new fiberglass roof. And new sidewall fabric.

Getting close to 20% of the cost of a new camper there --. But I might do it too some day. Maybe toss in a newer compressor fridge and a cassette toilet (if you don't already have it) while the roof is off.
Currently thinking of a different plan.

I have a Tundra compressor fridge already. And the toilet can stay.

The way I see it, a new fiberglass roof protects my investment and it's like getting your house re-roofed when the shingles get too bad.

My Outfitter is now 14 years old. How long will that rubber roof last?

whazoo wrote:
No sweat, some lift systems are pretty weird.

Bob, I need a new roof too! But I just got new sidewall last year and didn't have the money for one. I know where the bank is if you have a fast car.

My Tundra is pretty fast, Whazoo! Got a ski mask?

Geewizard wrote:
I've spoken to Outfitter and they will indeed retrofit an electric roof lift system in my 2004 Apex 8. And a new fiberglass roof. And new sidewall fabric.

Getting close to 20% of the cost of a new camper there --. But I might do it too some day. Maybe toss in a newer compressor fridge and a cassette toilet (if you don't already have it) while the roof is off.
Currently thinking of a different plan.

This link has all the pictures from our old camper:

https://goo.gl/photos/1KURMEFcbGpUWrkK7

There are some where you can see the roof lift stuff.
The lift motor is on the drivers side, under the bedside storage. Very poorly accessible.

No sweat, some lift systems are pretty weird.

Bob, I need a new roof too! But I just got new sidewall last year and didn't have the money for one. I know where the bank is if you have a fast car.

whazoo wrote:

SidecarFlip wrote:

Geewizard wrote:
You mean it doesn't have a travel limiter? So the operator has to stop at the right height?

Not on mine. I have upper adjustable limit switches on each corner that sets the up travel and the down travel as well.

Never had issue one. Very nice (and unobtrusive) system.

You're real big on your "unobtrusive" system. Maybe you haven't seen an Outfitter lift system. The lift rods and torsion bars do not take up any room in the your words "crowded interior."

Bob, you can do a retro from crank to HappiJac electric system but like said by Joerg, better off if Outfitter did it if they still offer to do it. And they may not anymore I don't know. It's a big hassle for sure. I had to go that way after adding a rooftop storage along with canoe and ac. I could barely crank it by hand. I believe all their campers come with electric lift now. Yes, it is a bit slower.

That is correct I have not, nor are there any pictures on their website that show it.

However, I am familiar with the system that Hallmark used, Northstar used and Palomino used prior to switching to the RT system (I believe Hallmark switched, not completely sure).

All the systems were similar with an internal tubular frame raising the roof and they all intruded in the living space to a certain extent when raised. The RT system don't (other than 4 3x3 galvanized rectangular supports).

Guess I assumed wrongly, pardon my dust....:R

Not sure SidecarFlip understands I'm talking about an OUTFITTER TC and the roof lift system they have. Which is NOT the Rieco-Titan system I assumed it was. I found that out from joerg68 and Outfitter.

Wazoo, and others, thanks for your input. I've spoken to Outfitter and they will indeed retrofit an electric roof lift system in my 2004 Apex 8. And a new fiberglass roof. And new sidewall fabric.

Just a matter of scheduling now.

SidecarFlip wrote:

Geewizard wrote:
You mean it doesn't have a travel limiter? So the operator has to stop at the right height?

Not on mine. I have upper adjustable limit switches on each corner that sets the up travel and the down travel as well.

Never had issue one. Very nice (and unobtrusive) system.

You're real big on your "unobtrusive" system. Maybe you haven't seen an Outfitter lift system. The lift rods and torsion bars do not take up any room in the your words "crowded interior."

Bob, you can do a retro from crank to HappiJac electric system but like said by Joerg, better off if Outfitter did it if they still offer to do it. And they may not anymore I don't know. It's a big hassle for sure. I had to go that way after adding a rooftop storage along with canoe and ac. I could barely crank it by hand. I believe all their campers come with electric lift now. Yes, it is a bit slower.