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Check out the covers offered on Doc's site.I'm quite sure I'll be getting my replacement there. Seems like you get a lot for the money, and shipping is included in his prices.
With all due respect to both yourself and Doc's site, but based on the many debates witnessed on this site and the recommendations to not only feel, sit in and wet test various Hot Tub choices, how can you evaluate and endorse something sight unseen.We get calls every day for covers and the first question is about price. Again there are "quality" manufacturers and there are inexpensive covers. Even the "quality" manufacturers sell lower grade materials in their covers as an option for cheaper prices. The problem with buying on the internet is that you get what you got, and you get it without seeing it or touching it to know how good or not so good it is and what else is there to compare it to.Again, this is not a slam on anyone or thing, and there are a lot of different cover makers out there. Even doc's site offers different cost options. I am sure dealers have covers available through their manufacturers, why is it that one should assume you can get a better cover or price by not checking out your dealer first.Don't get me wrong brewman, I am not trying to sell you or anybody else a cover, but I would encourage people to shop for a cover the same as they would shop for a spa, and that would not necessarily be on the internet. There are still warranty issues to consider and the dealer can often be a better choice.
I think that's all brewman was trying to do. /ask for the forum discount.
I also have a CovermateIII lifter and love it. Saturday night we had a really bad rain storm but wanted to use the tub anyway. We were able to tilt the cover so that it was leaning slightly over the end of the tub and then we could slide Doc's spa blanket down to make a little awning! It was awsome because it poured buckets and we were under our little tent enjoying the tub and not getting our heads wet in the 50 degree rain! That's what you have to do when you don't have a pergola with a retractable cover :-/