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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
Well, the hoist worked well and I agree the install can be a little challenging. I went to great lengths to ensure the install was correct. I purchased all the correct wood, diligently found all the studs and rafters and had a nice setup for my roof top tent. Unfortunately, about a year after the install the welded eye screw pulled out of the stud. My 165lb roof top tent fell on top of our car smashing out the sunroof and panoramic roof while the eye bolt shot across the garage and smashed the front window. Needless to say, this was a massively expensive “accident”.When you install this - I would highly suggest significantly over engineering your install. The welded screw eye has been replaced and attached to a 2 X 8 long piece of wood that spans across four studs and has 8 1/2” x 6” lag bolt in it. The eye bolt has been replaced with a 1/2” eye bolt that has a 2” washer plus locking washer and nut on the back of the board.I’ve also replaced all of my lag bolts used in the rafters and have long bolts going through and secured with washers and bolts. Don’t make the same mistake I made. Mine lasted for a year and several uses but finally gave way causing significant damage. Don’t risk it. Trust me - the $100 I spent to upgrade the install was pennies compared to my repair bill.Update - I was still worried about the hoist giving way (again) so I purchased structural eye bolts and added them along with two 6,000lb 2” straps to back up the hoist. Basically, I only use the hoist to raise and lower and use the straps to store it. I sleep better at night with a way over engineered second safety to ensure it doesn’t fall. I don’t think I would trust this hoist for any type of long term storage. Our car was in the shop for 4 months waiting on parts and we racked up $17k of damage.
Rick
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2023
Relatively easy to install. Instruction manual is easy to follow. Makes lifting easy for one person.
Lorri Beaver
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
Works great
Ramadi Major
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2022
Used in garage to hoist a Jeep roof top tent. Tent weighs over 100lbs but hoisted easily. Requires a 2x4 frame be built on garage ceiling to mount.. Intermediate level install.
DKlein
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2021
This thing works phenomenal. Instructions were ok. I kinda wish the clips were interlocking carabiners instead of metal backpack buckles. Oh well. I haven’t had them fail but I definitely keep a safety line like the instructions state.
Sea Pineapple
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2019
Does not include the mounting bolts 8 mm ( 10 each ) and 10 washers and the wood for the mounting plate, 2 x 6 x 8 ( 2 each ) and a 2 x 4 x 8 ( 1 each ) .2 x 6 x 8 costed $20 each and the 2 x 4 x 8 costed $15, 8 mm bolts and washers costed about $10.So, you will be spending another $65 bucks on the materials needed to installing this inside your garage.There should have been a big warning sign explaining it's not a complete kit! ( it says it on the inside instruction manual - LOL )I probably would not have bought it if knowing I had to make a trip to Home Depot for extra materials needed, also thinking of returning it!
Amy V
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2019
Definitely a 2 person installation and it took a bit to figure out the rigging. Once up on the ceiling, the block and tackle system took some time to elongate to the proper length but once achieved, the system works as stated. The 150 pound platform along with its cargo is easily lifted into place by the hoist system and secured in place. Pleased with the final product. Go and watch the installation videos at the Hoister web site as they are critical in helping you install the system. The written instructions don't quite tell you everything.
Lainee Z. Biliunas
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2019
Does exactly as advertised! Installation took a little longer than expected...
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