19 replies to this topic

[John D]

Thank you lyhikers. Yes, I am making a joke with a serious side. I am against mechanical lifting devices. I can envision several ways to be seriously injured and/or damage the FWC/ATC camper with mechanical lifting devices. John D

[John D]

lqhiker (Les),

Let me send you a private message on the subject. I stand by my opinion that jacks are potentially dangerous.

John D

[terrisjoy]

Les, thanks for responding. After I sent my message back to John this morning, the lights went on when I reached for my protein powder to make my morning drink, stupid me.....I am still very much interested in a lift assist. Which one? Raising the camper up has always been a tuff one for me. I consider myself a fairly strong women, but it's always been hard to lift it up. I think part of it is the awkward angle. It's always a tuff one to admit to to a weakness.... Oh well.... Again, thanks for your support. Terri

[terrisjoy]

John, Please update me on the safety of the lifting devices. Thanks Terri

[Stan@FourWheel]

We have been installing "gas strut" lift assists in some of our new campers lately.

They seem to be very simple and have been working well.

Our service dept. can also install them on older campers.

The cost is approx. $ 250.00 to have them installed.

If you have any questions please call Chicali in our service dept.


CHICALI (800) 242-1442.



Happy Camping !




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[buzzman]

When I was visiting FWC on my "First trip west" in October, Chicali showed me the new gas strut lift system. I was quietly skeptical of it, until I tried it. I was truly amazed at how well this new design helps to lift the roof. It also seems to help a little with lifting the rear end of the roof.

[DirtyDog]

We have been installing "gas strut" lift assists in some of our new campers lately.

I have these. Overall, my response to the struts is positive. I don't think these struts are going to replace some of the lifting devices we have seen some members here make - they still require some strength and somewhat awkward position to raise, which doesn't solve the problem of someone with a bad back and/or other physical limitations.

That said, the struts do make the roof lifting and lowering easier. I'll write up more of my thoughts after I have been able to use them a bit more.

[EdoHart]

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I'll write up more of my thoughts after I have been able to use them a bit more.

Don't you mean while you're "on sabbatical?"

[camelracer]

The lifting device was the first and best thing I built for my camper. I can't think of any reason for damage unless you leave a latch engaged and even then I think you could tell before you damaged anything.

Dick

[DirtyDog]

Don't you mean while you're "on sabbatical?"

Yeah something like that