Would this style of gazebo work w/cover lifter?

[pg_rider]

This style gazebo would work great in our situation, but I just realized that it probably WON'T work with a cover lifter.  Can anyone say for sure?

[Garyjr]

It doesn't look like it will work.  My guess is NO.  

Jr

[Repeat_Offender]

Forget the lifter, how would you even get the cover alone on?

[hottub.pool_boy]

if there's 8" of clearance at the back, a Covervalet would work. That's the distance from the spa shell to the gazebo wall(lattice) at the side where the cover would lift off. Most gazebo or spa mount companies leave the room for one.
Check out Sequoiaworks spa mounts. If the spa mount doesn't leave room for a lifter DON'T get it. You'll be MISERABLE over handling the cover.

[Spiderman]

You'll be MISERABLE over handling the cover.

X2!!   The gazebo looks nice, but it seems they didn't put any thought into where to put the cover when using the tub.  I'm wondering if it could be propped against the end lattice pieces and not even use a cover lifter?

[imp etc]

Heya pg . . .

Just chiming in here because that's very similar to the gazebo we have, except ours has a metal roof. A larger pic is posted with my profile if you want to check it out.

I'd suggest a couple of things . . .
1) be SURE (as I imagine you are) that this tub will last you a long time. The investment in the gazebo means you're stuck with it if/when you change tubs, and salvaging a rim-mounted gazebo like that one is a big job. Ours was too heavy to just move off our old tub, so we ended up jacking it up on blocks to trade tubs.

2) make sure the clearance of the roof is sufficient to allow for flipping open the cover. With our old set-up (bigger tub thus a bigger cover) the cover had this annoying habit of hitting the roof beam in the middle where it sloped down to the edge. From the pic it looks like you'll be OK there, but best to measure and be sure.

3) You might be able to use a lifter but the cover will most likely end up blocking the view on one side when it's open. If your tub/cover isn't square, you may not have much choice about what side it's on.

Good luck!

[cooltoy2000]

This style gazebo would work great in our situation, but I just realized that it probably WON'T work with a cover lifter.  Can anyone say for sure?

I'd have to say no, but I'd check with the manifucturer of the gazebo.

[pg_rider]

I'm assuming the gazebo mounts directly to the body of the spa with screws?  Are the plastic spas strong enough to support that much weight?

[drewstar]

I'm assuming the gazebo mounts directly to the body of the spa with screws?  Are the plastic spas strong enough to support that much weight?

I assume you mean spas with the dura cabinet panels? Depends on the framing that support the load.  I would guess yes.

[PotomacG]

What you're not seeing here is the carefully hidden cables and pully system.  The cover could be hiding up under the green canopy.  

Or maybe not....

[imp etc]

 

I am imagining a peaceful soak, just getting nice and relaxed, when one of the pulleys gives way and I get klarned by the cover  . . .

[BigSkySpa]

pg_rider

Who is the manufacture of this gazebo?

I have been looking for a similar item and hope to check out their styles.

Thanks

[pg_rider]

pg_rider

Who is the manufacture of this gazebo?

I have been looking for a similar item and hope to check out their styles.

Thanks

I believe the Morgan company makes that one (morganusa.com).  However, I was just in a Hot Springs dealer the other day and they told me they carry that style as well so I'm guessing it's fairly common.  Might wanna ask a dealer...

[BigSkySpa]

pg_rider

Thanks for the information.  I have just started looking and hadn't seen that style.  I have not have had time to look what the local dealers carry.  But that is on the list.

The search continues...

Thanks again