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Sounds like they've changed materials since '07. Our lifter is all metal and worth it's weight in gold come winter! Jeff, I encourage you to continue your search during the summer months, however once the snow flies - be prepared. Even after brushing a fresh foot of snow off, the water/ice remaining on the cover will hinder any attempts to remove w/o a lifter. (unless you routinely soak with a partner to assist) Removing the cover is the easy part, it's the replacement of the cover in the blowing snow that's a trick!Keep us posted of your findings... I may be in the market for a new solution in a few years.
I personally cant imagine using a bigger spa without the cover lifter, but that's just me!
Sounds like they've changed materials since '07.
As far as I know you can order the covermate 4 direct from Leisure concepts doesn't matter if your a Jacuzzi dealer or not how would they know anyway.
I'd much rather have a system that brings the cover down LOWER behind the tub (yet off the ground/thinking of the winter months) and had a look at alternatives and the only thing I could find was the "cover catch" from Leisure Concepts and the Rock-It by Cover Valet (not even sure if these are compatible with 400-series?).
I just might end up with a $300 credit if we don't go with a lifter. That a lot of chemical supplies for the tub methinks LOL
After just ONE day of having the tub, we're getting the CM 3 lifter after all. The cover is just too bulky to manage (I can do it myself, but its a pain). Plus we get some wind in our backyard so it may help with that too.You all probably knew I'd get one, right?!