Hello SMB-ers
Question: Is there
an electric power-lift package that I could attach to SMB classic pop-top? I would prefer to installed locally in Seattle than driving 1000 miles to service at SMB West Factory in Fresno.
Before we bought our current Ford E250 SMB RB50, a previous owner added roof rack improperly. Roof rack attachment points caused rain to leak into the pop-top component, severely damaging with water rot. Fix details posted in 2010:
How my Pop-Top Leak was Amended
So, after the fixing the pop-top which required a sheet of marine plywood, the pop top was heavier. Thereby, harder for my spouse to physically lift and she prefers not to because she injured her back in a climbing fall.
I started a similar thread in 2015:
Pop-top assist for spouse
My spouse has been using for the past 4 years a cargo bar like this one:
Keeper Ratcheting Cargo Bar. This carbo bar lifts the top the initial six to eight inches, and then the top easily pushes up from there.
My spouse now would prefer adding if possible
a power-lift for the pop-top. At writing of this thread, I just contacted SMB West and the cost for this service is $3,854 and installation is preferred in their Fresno factory.
Thank you, much appreciate any and all suggestions!