Hello eugene
Over the past 35 years the FWC's have been built around a durability & utility approach.
They have always wanted to keep the roof lifting simple & light, so they haven't used any cranks, cables, electric motors, etc.
When the roof is empty, most customers can push the roof up without any extra assistance.
But if you add gear to the roof (ex: canoe, kayak, cooler, storage boxes, etc.) the roof can be very hard to raise.
We now offer a "gas strut lift assist" option that can make it a little easier for the customer having a hard time raising their camper roof.
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I just watched the videos, so is there no lift mechanism, you just push the roof up and prop in in place? If you add racks on the top how heavy is it to lift?
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