Date:         Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:28:26 -0800
Reply-To:     Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Shoplift
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The top support really limits you on a Vanagon.  No big deal if your under
5' tall...

I had one of the Bend Paks at my shop for 5 years.  No problems.  I also had
an Eagle lift for 4+ years with issue.

Be careful with used above ground lifts.  Only buy one if you get to see it
in action first.  Many of those older units are worn out.  The arms sag and
get hard to move.  If you do go used, make sure the pads and pad extensions
are in good shape.

Cheers,

Jeff


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
pat
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 7:10 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Vanagon Shoplift

I kinda prefer a 2 post lift with top support piece.

Just makes me feel better.

Not sure about clearance for a camper van though. we only put cars on it.

We are fortunate enough to have a 4 post lift also, so any big SUVs or vans
go on that.



From my brief research, the Rotary brand is supposed to be pretty good for
the money.

I think they are still built in the US.

Things to watch for on quality lifts are rollers instead of rub blocks and
chains instead of cables- according to a lift salesman I spoke with.



Having said that, we went with the cheaper rub block/ cable models made by
Bend Pak and imported.

We only have about 6 months of use with them and no problems yet.

Time will tell.





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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
miguel pacheco
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 8:28 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Vanagon Shoplift



I just rented a small shop, in order to feed my addiction. Currently I
have four Vanagon projects in progress, so this should help! I'm
looking for 'Lift' advice. What is recommended, what to watch out for,
features, good brand/bad brand, etc.
Thanks,
Miguel

He who possesses art and science has religion; he who does not possess
them, needs religion.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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