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[funpilot]

Originally Posted by Kidkraz

When searching about the Trailmanor I found a video about the RV Power lift. There's no sound to the video, but the company came up with some type of motor which would lift the shells electrically. Interesting to watch.

Here is the website. Look at who to contact:

http://www.rvpowerlift.com/contact_info.html

[Padgett]

Note that the web site is from 2009, sent an e-mail to ask if it is available. Knew that it is possible, real question is cost and complexity.

Used to be a joke about my employer that we could build anything and make it work. Once.

[Bill]

Originally Posted by Redtail Cruiser

I got a letter in the mail today from Cleo Eickoff, VP of Marketing for Trailmanor.
She says that they are in the process of finalizing the production design for the RISE and are calculating it's cost.

Tim -

I seem to recall seeing this PowerLift system a long time ago, and assumed it went belly-up. Maybe not. I wonder why Cleo didn't mention it in her letter?

Bill

[Redtail Cruiser]

Bill,

I inquired, on the TM website, regarding the RISE trailer and submitted my contact info to get updates for future information. Cleo's letter was a response.

I don't think the PowerLift system in the video, is what they will be using on this new trailer, but maybe a variation of it. Time will tell.

[Padgett]

Think the RISE is vertical pistons most likely air operated. The problem is synchronization though may be relying on pressure equalization. To use just one you would need a slide channels at each corner and a center column right in the middle of the camper (poss. at the center corner of the dinette). Could also use one in each end.

The TM OTOH needs a 90 degree rotary motion that is essentially linear. Power may be applied to just one pair but need to match the angles on both sides or it will bind.

Originally Posted by tentcamper

....HI-LO that is driven by hydraulics instead of electric motors and cables and pulleys.

The new Hi-lo prototype has electric lift not hydraulic this time around.
https://www.facebook.com/KerolaCamperStore?ref=br_tf

[TrailManorMan]

I live twenty minutes from that company and unless they hit the lottery / have a rich uncle or a major investor nothing is going to happen in my opinion.....

[Padgett]

Been thinking a bit more and something like a combination power seat (synchronization)/power window (raise in an arc)mechanism should work.

Do think a power opening TM would make more sense with less model complexity than the Rise.

Have a thought about a single motor rack and pinion mechanism that would be inexpensive but not ready for prime time yet since some bugs yet (AC sits in best location for the motor).

[TrailManorMan]

Believe it or not, the HI-lo is making a slow comeback, I actually saw a prototype of the new owner production model. I now think they may return soon at least on a limited basis. I actually took a picture last month of the unit.
I still think the Tm is way better design as up and out allows for way more useable space and lighter weights.

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I just read this post that was three years old. It was about a system that remote electrically opens your TM. http://www.rvpowerlift.com
Go watch the video and see for yourself.
It's a company that Bob Eichoff (the owner of TM) has and the website is still up and running, so I would believe they are still in business. My question is ...Has anyone installed one of these systems on their TM? I would love to hear about that!
TC