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Title: Using an actuator to lift poptop
Post by: brianvicki on August 08, 2022, 10:12:57 AM

I have a Windsor seka pop top, 2018, I’m struggling sometimes to lift the roo, and want to know what experiences are out there using an actuator to lift and where you lifted it from as a base…..

Title: Re: Using an actuator to lift poptop
Post by: Mace on August 08, 2022, 10:22:55 AM

Im thinking about these:

https://www.northernrv.com.au/product/rv-roof-air-lifter-systems/ (https://www.northernrv.com.au/product/rv-roof-air-lifter-systems/)

Im trying to thinks as to where you might be able to install actuators with sufficient lift  ???

 :cheers:

Title: Re: Using an actuator to lift poptop
Post by: brianvicki on August 08, 2022, 11:02:54 AM

I’ve looked at them, definitely the rolls Royce of lifters, the actuator is about $100, you use to lift then store it away

Title: Re: Using an actuator to lift poptop
Post by: KeithB on August 08, 2022, 11:25:14 AM

I looked at these for my build. But it seems that they only give maximum lift once the roof is partly up. The manufacturer did not recommend them for a roof that is very hard to get started. So I used electric lifters instead, which are vastly heavier and more expensive. But at least they are reliable and do the job.
Keith

Title: Re: Using an actuator to lift poptop
Post by: Brisbane Puff on August 08, 2022, 12:58:18 PM

Drop me a PM.. I made up a kit with air bags for a Seka 475.. Works perfectly after years.. Didn't like the idea of plugging into a compressor for reasons I can explain..Use an internal mounted compressor.. Can give you the details and wiring diagram if you need..

Title: Re: Using an actuator to lift poptop
Post by: sparksy on August 08, 2022, 03:13:17 PM

Quote from: Brisbane Puff on August 08, 2022, 12:58:18 PM

Drop me a PM.. I made up a kit with air bags for a Seka 475.. Works perfectly after years.. Didn't like the idea of plugging into a compressor for reasons I can explain..Use an internal mounted compressor.. Can give you the details and wiring diagram if you need..

Did you make or buy the airbags. The bags are the only thing I havent sorted to fit onto my poptop.

Title: Re: Using an actuator to lift poptop
Post by: glenm64 on August 08, 2022, 05:08:03 PM

Quote from: sparksy on August 08, 2022, 03:13:17 PM

Did you make or buy the airbags. The bags are the only thing I havent sorted to fit onto my poptop.

Here's mine I made. Been working faultless



http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=43250.msg810981.msg#810981 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=43250.msg810981.msg#810981)

Cheers Glen

Title: Re: Using an actuator to lift poptop
Post by: edz on August 09, 2022, 01:32:51 PM

Glenm's airlifters are the go ..very well done     .. Or you can use  lay flat PVC hose [ If colour doesnt matter to you ] 60 psi pressure rated ..10m roll wasnt that expensive from these guys ..
https://maxipro.com.au/online/ (https://maxipro.com.au/online/)

Title: Re: Using an actuator to lift poptop
Post by: Brisbane Puff on August 10, 2022, 12:06:12 AM

Sparksey...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL-zpYa431M

Title: Re: Using an actuator to lift poptop
Post by: sparksy on August 10, 2022, 05:42:08 PM

Quote from: Brisbane Puff on August 10, 2022, 12:06:12 AM

Sparksey...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL-zpYa431M

Thanks.  Ive got all the parts to put it together bar the airbags.