OutbacKamper
Senior Member
After a lot of reading and thinking and measuring, I have decided to go with the quick release interior gas struts as shown on ETAV8R's post #262 & #263. I really like the bimini hardware and spring loaded pins. Thanks for the detailed info ETAV8R. It looks like a much easier install than the exterior mounted systems and I like that the gas struts are protected from the weather, bug splatter, etc.
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/2974-roof-lifting-helper-shocks-thingys/page-27
Since I will have a fair amount of weight to carry, Yakima tracks, cross bars, 2 kayaks (150lbs +/- total) I went with 2x 75lb struts.
I have also ordered a speaker lift - I found a Canadian dealer selling for $115 and free shipping on amazon.ca
Thanks to everyone for the huge amount of useful information on this and several other lift system threads.
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/2974-roof-lifting-helper-shocks-thingys/page-27
Since I will have a fair amount of weight to carry, Yakima tracks, cross bars, 2 kayaks (150lbs +/- total) I went with 2x 75lb struts.
I have also ordered a speaker lift - I found a Canadian dealer selling for $115 and free shipping on amazon.ca
Thanks to everyone for the huge amount of useful information on this and several other lift system threads.