POPTOP HEAVY TO LIFT

SWAMBO also opens a few windows - reckons it makes a difference. One day I will get around to lubricating the slides on the scissor mechanism at the end and see if that helps.

PeterD

Hi Scrubcat - we also have a Supreme get-away, but with an air conditioner on the roof. Like you, we found the roof too hard to lift.

Rang a mobile gas strut repairer - fitted upgraded gas struts - but the lid is still very hard to push up - we have to lie on the bed and push with our legs. hmmmmmm

As the gas struts begin at a very flat angle, they have limited vertical lift until they are half extended - but you need the extra lift at the start. Not sure what the solution is (electric?).

Would suggest you check for wood rot in the Supreme. Our 2006 model was just 11 months old and had extensive wood rot from badly applied sealant at manufacture. Showed up as stain marks on the internal ply, and "scribbles" on the ply veneer on the laminated beams (around the roof).

regards......................Keith