Hi all,
I have an EliteSpas 8000 spa which is 92"x92". When the dealer installed it, they put a Cover Valet lifter on it. It worked well at first, but only six months down the road it is falling apart. I also don't like the way it holds the lid. It has 2 rods that poke about 1 foot into each end of the cover, so when the cover is up it is hanging by a little bit of fabric at the top.
I would like to replace it and I have been looking at 2 models. 1 is the UltraLift with the hydraulic add on. The other is the CoverMate 3. I have seen negative reviews on the CoverMate 3 regarding it being weak and the plastic hinge breaking. I haven't read much on the Ultralift, but it seems to be well made, though not too many people carry it.
I would really like to hear suggestions for these or other lifters. The cover is pretty heavy and I want my wife to be able to open and close it.
Thanks,
Don