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This is the gonzo method to lift the roof but it does work. I saw this done on an outing and I have done it at home but not in the field.
I'm planning on carrying a canoe on some trips. The weighs about 75 lbs and I cannot lift the roof with that kind of weight on it. I have the canoe strapped to the FWC roof rack.
It is possible to lift the roof using one of the camper jacks pushing against the hand lift board on the roof. I lift one end then the other in the same fashion as a normal roof lift. Hand cranking is slow. A battery drill helps a lot.
This method is slow and clumsy but it can be done. I anybody knows of a better lift assist, let me know. I would sure like to check it out.
This is the gonzo method to lift the roof but it does work. I saw this done on an outing and I have done it at home but not in the field.
I'm planning on carrying a canoe on some trips. The weighs about 75 lbs and I cannot lift the roof with that kind of weight on it. I have the canoe strapped to the FWC roof rack.
It is possible to lift the roof using one of the camper jacks pushing against the hand lift board on the roof. I lift one end then the other in the same fashion as a normal roof lift. Hand cranking is slow. A battery drill helps a lot.
This method is slow and clumsy but it can be done. I anybody knows of a better lift assist, let me know. I would sure like to check it out.