MDC Voyager Hard Top Camper

Bought this at the camping show in March 14 - Perth.
Have an issue trying to lift the top to the 90 degree point (it is almost impossible). After that the existing strut and manual winch takes over which is ok.

Has anyone any suggestions as to lifting the top to the 90 degree point without any effort?

There seems to be some criticism about these trailers on the net, however, we believe it is value for money at this point.

Have installed airbags (toyota landcruiser wagon) to help counter the weight of the trailer on the draw bar. Also installed our own designed drawer system under the bed, added a pole box, changed electrics to Redark , added more 12V and 240V outlets, colour coded and numbered the pole system which makes things real easy, installed spacers to accommodate 32 inch / wider profile wheels to suit our toyota wagon. Put pole box under gas bottle brackets which still keeps the height of bottles verses gas regulator legal.

The only other draw back is that with the annexe erected and if one wants to access into the passenger side box where the engel fridge is, the canvas velcrove flap is undone which leaves it open for the mozzies etc. Again, we will fix this ourselves.

About to set off within days for 4-6 weeks, north of WA and perhaps Cape York.

Any comments welcome. Thanks