Northstar 850 sc Electric roof lift
Looking for someone that has the 850SC with the electric roof lift. I have injured both shoulders, and most likely will no longer be able to manually lift the roof. Called North Star was advised there...
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Suggest trying one or two ceiling brace/cargo bars to help raise the top for the first foot or so. One type uses a pistol grip you squeeze to extend the top foot. (see 2 in 1 support/cargo bar at that freight store down by the harbor)
Put a large "foot" of thin plywood on the top foot to spread the force, or attach a pad on the ceiling at the best lift spot(s). As said above, once you get about 1/3 the way up, it is much easier to finish cranking.
I would also look at the hydraulic lifts used on 4 wheel campers to see if that is a retrofit possibility for you.
Note there are many more solutions using levers, hydraulics, bladders or extension poles. You just need to discover which is best.
Hope this helps,
Put a large "foot" of thin plywood on the top foot to spread the force, or attach a pad on the ceiling at the best lift spot(s). As said above, once you get about 1/3 the way up, it is much easier to finish cranking.
I would also look at the hydraulic lifts used on 4 wheel campers to see if that is a retrofit possibility for you.
Note there are many more solutions using levers, hydraulics, bladders or extension poles. You just need to discover which is best.
Hope this helps,
