Hardware for lifting Hunter Jr pop-up

[LorraineC]

Our 'new' Hunter Jr. has the most awkward mechanism for lifting and holding up the pop-up. I rest it on my head and then try to get the 2 metal bar with holes to line up with a hole on the top and then stick a pin into the three holes. There MUST be a better way? Please help!

Thanks,
Lorraine C.

[DavidG]

Originally Posted by LorraineC

Our 'new' Hunter Jr. has the most awkward mechanism for lifting and holding up the pop-up. I rest it on my head and then try to get the 2 metal bar with holes to line up with a hole on the top and then stick a pin into the three holes. There MUST be a better way? Please help!

Thanks,
Lorraine C.

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Lorraine : I have a Compact Jr with the full length pop top. It is heavy and hard to lift especially if you are not tall or strong. I have found that a small plastic step stool inside may give you enough height to help lift it. Or lift one end at a time and use a pre cut narrow piece of plywood to hold one end while you lift the other end. ( not a wood to the floor , but small, from the roof to the pop top itself ) Mine stays up by itself, the pin holes are only for securing it better. But DO NOT hold it with your head ! Doing that made my neck hurt for a long time and I have heard horror stories of people who suffered real neck damage. Not worth it ! Best to have two people even if it means asking for help from a neighboring camper. Others may have better suggestions. And your spring mechanism may be worn out : it should assist in the lifting ! David in Fresno and Sonora

[LorraineC]

Originally Posted by DavidG

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Lorraine : I have a Compact Jr with the full length pop top. It is heavy and hard to lift especially if you are not tall or strong. I have found that a small plastic step stool inside may give you enough height to help lift it. Or lift one end at a time and use a pre cut narrow piece of plywood to hold one end while you lift the other end. ( not a wood to the floor , but small, from the roof to the pop top itself ) Mine stays up by itself, the pin holes are only for securing it better. But DO NOT hold it with your head ! Doing that made my neck hurt for a long time and I have heard horror stories of people who suffered real neck damage. Not worth it ! Best to have two people even if it means asking for help from a neighboring camper. Others may have better suggestions. And your spring mechanism may be worn out : it should assist in the lifting ! David in Fresno and Sonora

Thank you, I will take your health cautions seriously. No more using my head, neck. Unfortunately, the original mechanism has been removed. I am hoping to figure out how to replace the weird bracket things with something with springs. If you get a chance, could you take a picture of your mechanism?