Finally had enough of my 8 year old cover and lifter. It was time. The thing was heavy and water logged. The lifter was falling apart.
Called my dealer and they came out and installed a new 2" density cover with new lifter. It is so shiny new it makes my spa (2003) look like new again!
And the suction! Just like I remember when I bought the spa. This cover really clamps down on top of the spa. I just know my energy bill will be going down!
Just curious, is 8 years pretty good for a cover? I applied protectant probably every 3 months. I was reading the instructions on this new cover and it suggests once a month.