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... most other dealers were selling the tub with a "deluxe" cover lifter. All of them supported the cover by the hinge.
Chas,The HS dealer here "sells" the HS cover lift for around $450 (price in the book) and I was able to buy the Covermate for about 1/2 that.
Seriously though, I didn't examine the cover too closely, Watkins has to have some type of reinforced side to use those lifters. I couldn't see vinyl taking that type of stress.
If everybody jumped off the bridge, would YOU jump off the bridge??
I still don't like hanging the cover by the hinge. It's just ...... wrong.
2 wordsCover Saver.....
The Hot Springs lift is a pretty cool simple idea too. It's just some metal angle thats imbedded into the foam..... Held in place simple with TAPE. The lifter screws into it. The things WORK (we offer it on replacement covers)!
Sorry I dont know what cover lifter is best....I will leave that to the experts on this site.....but I see you went with the Caldera Niagra !!!! What was your final deciding factor ?Fellow Caldera owner !!! Well almost...its not here yet
The deciding factor for the Niagara was a combination of value for the money, comfort, and performance. We find the layout to be perfect, seats 4 very comfortably and up to 7. The champagne opal color threw me over the top! Hang in there, I know it's tough waiting for the spa - we should be bubbling in 2 days..... Which Caldera did you acquire?