Lifting Struts, linear actuator recommendations for a pop top?

[S2DM]

Hey All,

Starting a unimog build out, pop top ambulance box based.

Had an initial question. We are working on a hard side pop top concept. Either fold down hard side, or accordion hard sides. I wanted to have a redundant lifting system, manual lifting struts to keep the load light and manually capable (I.E. me pushing) in the event of actuator failure, and then powered linear actuators.

Could anyone give any advice on bulletproof linear actuators and nice manual lift struts?

-Scott and Heather

 

[JRhetts]

I suggest you contact westyss. He has built a brilliant lift top house.

John

 

[mog]

Hey All,

Starting a unimog build out, pop top ambulance box based.

Had an initial question. We are working on a hard side pop top concept. Either fold down hard side, or accordion hard sides. I wanted to have a redundant lifting system, manual lifting struts to keep the load light and manually capable (I.E. me pushing) in the event of actuator failure, and then powered linear actuators.

Could anyone give any advice on bulletproof linear actuators and nice manual lift struts?

-Scott and Heather

As John suggested, check Westyss's build here:
Westyss's build
Also sarconcepts has a great build with a raise-able top here:
sarconcepts's build
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General Expedition Camper Discussion and Modifications, HERE is probably the best place without posting in each vehicle section and Adventure Planning