electric popup option - Page 2

Padgett · 05-26-2014, 11:12 AM

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.

**commodor47** · 05-24-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Padgett

. . . (broke the handle first time I tried & not in the parts catalogue, anyone know a source ?) . . .

Found this one on Camping World site:

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...b-handle/49595

Dick

**Kidkraz** · 05-25-2014, 08:18 PM

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.

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

funpilot · 05-26-2014, 07:54 AM

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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 · 05-26-2014, 08:21 AM

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.

[email protected] · 03-28-2016, 10:04 AM

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

RottieMom · 03-28-2016, 06:30 PM

Holy cow! I'm guessing from all the posts I've seen on this forum about how to devise easier ways to open your TM that no one here knew about this. I'd sure like to know more about it.

TrailManorMan · 03-28-2016, 07:23 PM

That has been around for years, I know of no one that has tried it. Mine opens easy so I never considered it. I'm 69 and still not thinking it is needed.

RottieMom · 03-28-2016, 08:11 PM

When Thomas said a 3 year old post, I didn't realize it was a post from this forum. I sent an email to Bob to find out more about this lift. While I can open and close my TM by myself now, I might need some help at some point down the road. It would be nice to have an option to make opening/closing the TM easier rather than buying a traditional TT.

RottieMom · 04-04-2016, 05:19 PM

Since there weren't any further posts on this topic, it appears no one else is interested (sorry, if I showed too much enthusiasm for it). I did email Bob at the email addr on the site-- [email protected] and email got bounced back. So, I have no idea if this is even something that's available... would appear doubtful.