I was all set to have the dealer include the Covermate 3 with my new Caldera spa but I don't think I want or like the cover sitting that high. I don't need the privacy, I have the clearance and would rather the cover sit much lower. The Cover Caddy seems to do that nicely.
I noticed while doing a search on this site that KarlXII and Galen have the Cover Caddies. Here is the issue...if you look at the CC directions you may have to install wooden 2 X 2's on the outside for support if the inside of the tub has no cross supports. Karl actually removed the cabinet and screwed wooden cross supports inside. This turned out great but I really do not want to have to mess with either of these options. Has anyone installed the Cover Caddy and did not have to add additional supports? Does anyone know if the Caldera Niagara or Moorea has cross support beams under the cabinet?
As for the CM 3 how do you owners feel about the cover sticking way up high? Big deal or hardly noticable?
Here is the Cover Caddy (borrowed from Karl):
Covermate 3 pic:
Thanks,
Marc