I ended up getting the pneumatic ram that Aluminess sells. I wasn't able to get the top up after getting a rack installed, and I intend to have a solar panel on top which makes it that much more difficult. You simply position the ram under between the handles where you'd normally push from and attach an air supply. VIOLA! The top will rise without lifting a finger.
There is a relief valve that you pull to lower the ram once the top in in position. I also had braces installed on the corners, inside the PH to keep it from lowering inadvertently.
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