GLM Racers
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Has anyone converted there older strut type bed lift to the new electric lifts? I'd like to convert mine, but don't have any information and costs involved in the project.
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WLD_OTZ
Southern Cal
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a company back east, Lippert, makes them, give them a call.
http://www.lippertcomponents.com/Service%20Owners%20Manuals/Miscellaneous/EZBedlift-Web.pdf
http://www.lippertcomponents.com
Cheers, John
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RaptorGirl
Ventura County
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Happijac.com
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mapguy
Puget Sound
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No hands on experience but another product to consider.
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GLM Racers
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Happijac seems to be the standard.
I did see one up close at the RV show this past weekend, and it's chain drive and does not appear to be cheaply made.
My wife had back surgery a few years ago, and I had a bad fall on my dirt bike 3 years ago, so coming down the latter on that last step is a painful process, especially at 3 a.m when nature calls.
Does anyone know the cost??
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WhitehouseLV
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you'll have to add some support. The happijac can only be purchased through a dealer so expect to pay out the @ss. I'd also talk to a service tech and they can let you know the scope of work that has to be done. The cheapest I was quoted was $1000.
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GLM Racers
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I just recieved an email from Darin at Lippert Components stating that they do not offer an aftermarket system becuase of some special "blocking requirements" and the additional wiring requirements.
Now I can see the need for additional bracing of the wall support, but my WW already has four stout L-brackets for the front and a solid steel beam at the rear of the strut support, so I don't see that to be a show-stopper issue.
I smell liability concerns all over Darin's response.
Am I headed to a dead-end or are there any other mfg's out there that have such a system?
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WhitehouseLV
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don't forget about the bottom support. I don't think it would be a difficult project. I'd also make sure the measurements of the happijac frame work in your TH. since you have a WW (wood frame) you might not have to add the 1x2. Make sure the current supports match up with the happijac. Unfortunately I think that it will end up in the middle of my garage door. I was thinking of taking my problem to an Engineering School and see if they would work on a design maybe for a Senior project or something. Don't have the time or the resources to do it myself.
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GLM Racers
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Any venture capitalist out there? I can design it in autocad and make a prototype.
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Badhabt
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Bookmarked this site from a forum post awhile back.
http://www.racetrailerproducts.com/cargo.html
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