{"title":"Cover Lifters","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake removing your hot tub cover effortless with a cover lifter from Arctic Spas. We carry hydraulic assist lifters, cabinet-mount lifters, rock-it style lifters, and accessories like replacement cylinders and deck-mount brackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydraulic assist cover lifters are the most popular choice — they use gas shocks to help you lift even heavy, waterlogged covers with one hand. Cabinet-mount models attach directly to the side of your spa, while deck-mount brackets work when your spa sits on a patio or deck surface. We also stock extender side arms for the Summit XL and other oversized models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cover lifter also extends the life of your hot tub cover by reducing stress on the fold and keeping it off the ground. Protect your investment with a cover saver and cover lock for added security.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist","title":"Cover Lifter Hydraulic Assist","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hydraulic Assist Cover Lifter is the premium cover-lift solution for Arctic Spas — and most other freestanding hot tubs. It mounts to the spa cabinet and uses two hydraulic cylinders (like SUV tailgate struts) to take the weight out of lifting your cover, turning a two-handed wrestling match into a smooth one-handed motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a hydraulic lifter is worth the upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 7-foot or 8-foot insulated spa cover weighs 50-90 lb when dry — and considerably more after a snowfall or a rainstorm. Without a lifter, you're hoisting that weight every single time you use the spa, which is the #1 reason covers get folded incorrectly, dropped, and damaged. With hydraulic assist, the cylinders carry the weight through the lift arc; you just guide the cover. Daily use becomes effortless and your cover lasts years longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my spa?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, if you have a freestanding Arctic Spa with a traditional cabinet (room behind and beside the spa for the lifter brackets to mount to the cabinet panels). For built-in spas where the cabinet sits flush with a deck, you'll want the matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-assist-deck-mount-brackets\"\u003eDeck Mount Bracket Kit\u003c\/a\u003e instead — it converts this lifter to a deck-mounted install. If your spa is tight against a wall or fence with less than 6\" of rear clearance, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-rock-it\"\u003eCover Lifter Rock-It\u003c\/a\u003e under-mount style instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hydraulic cylinders typically last 5-10 years before they soften and stop holding the cover up cleanly. When that happens, replace just the cylinders — the brackets and arms are good for the life of the spa. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist-cylinders\"\u003eReplacement cylinders\u003c\/a\u003e are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall with two people — the lifter assembly is awkward to align solo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDon't leave the cover open and unattended on a windy day; even with hydraulic assist, a gust can push it past its travel limit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePair with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-towel-tree\"\u003eUniversal Towel Tree\u003c\/a\u003e if you want a dry place to hang towels right at the spa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arctic Spas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32425618512,"sku":"PRT-114985","price":390.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/products\/assist.jpg?v=1489777836"},{"product_id":"cover-lifter-basket-cabinet-free","title":"Cover Lifter Basket Cabinet Free","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cover Lifter Basket Cabinet Free is a hydraulic-assisted cover lifter for built-in or decked spa installations — the kind where the spa shell sits flush with surrounding decking and there's no cabinet for a traditional lifter to mount to. It combines the strength of a hydraulic-assist lifter with a basket-style cradle that gives the cover a clear resting position behind the spa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two hydraulic cylinders take the weight out of the lift (same proven mechanism as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist\"\u003eHydraulic Assist Cover Lifter\u003c\/a\u003e), and the basket cradle holds the folded cover upright on its pivot rather than letting it lean against a wall or deck rail. Combined, that means daily cover use is a smooth one-handed motion and the folded cover sits in a defined spot every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, if you have a built-in or decked spa where the cabinet sides aren't accessible. You'll need a stable mounting surface (deck framing, paving stones, or a low retaining wall) behind the spa, plus about 24\" of clear space for the cover to rock back into the basket. For freestanding spas with exposed cabinets, a regular cabinet-mount lifter is simpler — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist\"\u003eHydraulic Assist Cover Lifter\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe hydraulic cylinders eventually wear out (~5-10 years) — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist-cylinders\"\u003ereplacement cylinders\u003c\/a\u003e use the same part as the standard Hydraulic Assist Cover Lifter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf you're not sure your built-in installation can take a Basket Cabinet Free lifter, send a photo of the spa-and-deck setup to one of our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/visit-showroom\"\u003ethree Ontario showrooms\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll confirm before you order\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-towel-tree\"\u003eUniversal Towel Tree\u003c\/a\u003e for towel storage right at the spa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arctic Spas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32426240720,"sku":"PRT-114995","price":394.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/products\/Cab_Free_Basket.jpg?v=1489778778"},{"product_id":"cover-lifter-cabinet-free-rest","title":"Cover Lifter Cabinet Free Rest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cover Lifter Cabinet Free Rest is a cover lifter designed for spas that don't have exposed cabinet sides to mount to — typically built-in or partially decked installations where the spa shell sits flush with surrounding decking and there's no spa cabinet for a traditional lifter's brackets to grab onto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instead of mounting to the spa cabinet, the Cabinet Free Rest sits on a horizontal surface behind the spa (deck, paving stones, a low retaining wall, etc.) and provides a freestanding pivot for the cover. The cover folds in half, rocks back over the lifter, and rests vertically until you pull it back over. No drilling into the spa, no brackets fighting your decking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my spa?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, if you have a built-in or decked spa installation where the spa cabinet sides are inaccessible or non-existent. You'll need a flat, stable surface behind the spa with at least 24\" of depth for the lifter footprint and the cover's resting position. Not the right pick for traditional freestanding spas with exposed cabinets — those are better served by the cabinet-mount \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-cabinet-mount\"\u003eCover Lifter Cabinet Mount\u003c\/a\u003e or the premium \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist\"\u003eHydraulic Assist Cover Lifter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePosition the lifter on a level, stable base — wobbly footing makes the lift feel sketchier than it is\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnchor the rest into the deck or pavers if your spa is in a windy spot; an unweighted Cabinet Free Rest can shift\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf you're not sure your installation will work with this lifter, send a couple of photos of the spa-and-deck setup to one of our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/visit-showroom\"\u003ethree Ontario showrooms\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll confirm before you order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arctic Spas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32426322960,"sku":"PRT-114965","price":355.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/products\/Cab_Free_Rest.jpg?v=1489778901"},{"product_id":"cover-lock","title":"Cover Lock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cover Lock is a key-lockable strap clip that secures your spa cover to the spa cabinet, preventing unauthorized use — especially by curious children who might otherwise climb into an unsupervised spa. It's also the standard mechanism for meeting the cover-locking requirement in many municipal pool\/spa safety bylaws across Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this is more than a convenience item:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most insurance policies and most municipal bylaws treat a hot tub or spa as an attractive nuisance — something that, if accessible to a child, could lead to drowning. The standard mitigation is a locked cover, and the Cover Lock is what does the locking. Beyond the legal and insurance angle, a locked cover also keeps unwanted guests out, prevents tampering with chemistry from neighbourhood pranks, and discourages anyone from leaving the cover half-on in a way that lets heat out and water evaporate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lock body bolts to the spa cabinet through a pre-drilled hole in the cover skirt. The strap (already integrated into your spa cover's edge) clips into the lock and only releases when the included key is turned. Most spa covers from the past 15 years are pre-prepped for cover lock installation; older covers may need a small modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMost spas need 2-4 cover locks (one per strap) for the cover to fully secure — check how many strap clips your cover has before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep a spare key in a separate safe location — spa cover keys have a way of disappearing into the seat cushions of poolside furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf you're not sure your cover is pre-prepped for the lock or how many you need, bring a photo of the cover edge to one of our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/visit-showroom\"\u003ethree Ontario showrooms\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arctic Spas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32426437072,"sku":"PRT-114943","price":185.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/products\/prt-114943.png?v=1489779087"},{"product_id":"cover-saver","title":"Cover Saver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cover Saver is an under-cover support that keeps your spa cover from sagging in the middle. It sits on top of the spa water (or just above it) and holds the cover up from below, preventing the slow droop that develops over time and accelerates with snow load, rain pooling, or accumulated debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a sagging cover is the slow death of every spa cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a spa cover starts to sag in the middle, two things happen at once: rain and snow stop running off the surface and instead pool in the depression, and the foam core inside the cover starts absorbing moisture from sustained contact with that puddle. A wet foam core is heavier (which makes the sag worse), insulates worse (so your heating costs go up), and eventually mildews and falls apart. The Cover Saver breaks the cycle by holding the cover up from underneath so water sheds the way the cover was designed to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to add one:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're noticing any depression in the centre of your cover when you look at it from the side — add a Cover Saver. If your cover is brand new, add one anyway as preventative; covers that have a Cover Saver from day one easily outlast covers that don't by 2-3 years. Especially worth it for southwestern Ontario winters where snow load on a flat-sagging cover gets heavy fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf your cover is already badly sagged, a Cover Saver slows further damage but won't reverse the foam absorption that's already happened — plan for a cover replacement on the next 2-3 year horizon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the saver sits centred under the cover seam where the two halves meet — that's the lowest point of any folding cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePair with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-cabinet-renew\"\u003eCover \u0026amp; Cabinet Renew\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete cover-protection routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arctic Spas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32426519952,"sku":"PRT-114940","price":45.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/files\/Cover-Saver-300.jpg?v=1781125288"},{"product_id":"cover-shelf","title":"Cover Shelf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cover Shelf is a horizontal rest that supports your folded spa cover when it's off the spa — typically used in installations where the spa is built into a deck and there's no nearby cabinet, fence, or wall to lean a cover against. The shelf gives the cover a defined home so it isn't dripping onto the deck and the lifter arms aren't holding all the weight unsupported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this matters in built-in installations:\u003c\/strong\u003e A folded spa cover left hanging unsupported on a lifter arm slowly distorts — the foam core takes a permanent crease where it's bent, the vinyl skin stretches at the fold seam, and the whole cover ends up not closing flush when you put it back on the spa. With the Cover Shelf taking the weight, the fold stays clean and the cover lasts years longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cover Shelf is designed for spas with built-in or decked installations where the spa shell is flush with the deck and there's deck area beside the spa to mount the shelf onto. If your spa has exposed cabinet sides, you probably don't need a separate shelf — the cabinet itself supports the cover during the off cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePosition the shelf at the height where the cover naturally rests when folded back on the lifter — not too high, not too low\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnchor the shelf into deck framing or solid blocking, not just the deck boards — a wet folded cover can weigh 80+ lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePair with a deck-suitable lifter like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-cabinet-free-rest\"\u003eCover Lifter Cabinet Free Rest\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete built-in cover-management setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arctic Spas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32426556112,"sku":"PRT-114960","price":245.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/products\/Shelf_Cab_Free.jpg?v=1489779284"},{"product_id":"cover-lifter-assist-deck-mount-brackets","title":"Cover Lifter Assist Deck Mount Brackets","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Deck Mount Bracket Kit converts the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist\"\u003eHydraulic Assist Cover Lifter\u003c\/a\u003e from cabinet mounting to deck mounting — for built-in spas where the cabinet sits flush with the surrounding deck and there's nothing for the standard brackets to bolt to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen you need it:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your spa is fully or partially decked in and you want the Hydraulic Assist lifter, this kit is the missing piece. The brackets anchor into the deck framing beside the spa and the lifter mounts to them exactly as it would to a cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e black mounting brackets and stainless hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder it together with the lifter and install both in one session. Not sure if your installation needs the kit? Send a photo of your spa-and-deck setup to one of our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/visit-showroom\"\u003ethree Ontario showrooms\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arctic Spas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32426665296,"sku":"PRT-114906","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/products\/prt-114906.jpg?v=1642949314"},{"product_id":"cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist-cylinders","title":"Cover Lifter Hydraulic Assist Cylinders","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplacement gas cylinders for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist\"\u003eHydraulic Assist Cover Lifter\u003c\/a\u003e — sold as the service part so you don't replace a perfectly good lifter when only the struts wear out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen you need them:\u003c\/strong\u003e hydraulic cylinders typically last 5–10 years. The tell-tale signs they're done: the cover no longer stays up on its own, sinks slowly while you're in the spa, or the lift has lost its \"assist\" and feels like dead weight again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Hydraulic Assist Cover Lifter (PRT-114985) and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-basket-cabinet-free\"\u003eBasket Cabinet Free lifter\u003c\/a\u003e, which uses the same cylinders. The brackets and arms on your existing lifter are good for the life of the spa — only the cylinders swap out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation is a simple swap: unclip the old cylinders and clip in the new pair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arctic Spas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32426698640,"sku":"PRT-114908","price":125.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/files\/image_6976bee5.png?v=1782243992"},{"product_id":"cover-lifter-cabinet-mount","title":"Cover Lifter Cabinet Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cabinet Mount Cover Lifter is a no-frills cabinet-mounted cover lifter for Arctic Spas and most freestanding hot tubs. It bolts to the spa cabinet on each side, gives you a pivot to fold and rock the cover behind the spa, and asks nothing in return — no hydraulic cylinders to wear out, no springs to maintain, no batteries to charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this is the basic option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compared to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist\"\u003eHydraulic Assist Cover Lifter\u003c\/a\u003e, you don't get any lift assistance — you're carrying the full cover weight yourself through the lift arc. That's fine for smaller covers (under 7' spans) and for owners who just want a place to fold and stash the cover instead of lifting it on and off the spa edge each use. It's not the right call for larger 8'+ insulated covers, which are heavy enough that the unassisted lift becomes a daily annoyance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my spa?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, if you have a freestanding Arctic Spa with a traditional cabinet (room beside the spa for the lifter brackets to mount). It needs the same rear clearance as any cabinet-mounted lifter — about 6-8\" — for the cover to rock back into position. For built-in spas without exposed cabinet sides, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-cabinet-free-rest\"\u003eCover Lifter Cabinet Free Rest\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to upgrade to hydraulic:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your spa is 7' or larger, your cover is more than two years old (which means it's holding more moisture and is significantly heavier than when it was new), or anyone in your household has back, shoulder, or grip-strength limitations — go straight to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist\"\u003eHydraulic Assist Cover Lifter\u003c\/a\u003e. The price difference pays back in cover life and daily ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall with two people — easier alignment, less chance of stripped screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-drill any new mounting holes in the cabinet to avoid splitting cedar or cracking synthetic panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf your existing lifter brackets are still solid but the lifter itself is shot, sometimes you can re-use the brackets and just swap the arms — bring it in to one of our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/visit-showroom\"\u003ethree Ontario showrooms\u003c\/a\u003e for a quick check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arctic Spas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32426719760,"sku":"PRT-114942","price":289.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/products\/Cab_Mount.jpg?v=1489779702"},{"product_id":"cover-lifter-rock-it","title":"Cover Lifter Rock-It","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rock-It Cover Lifter is an under-mount cover lifter for spas in tight installations. Instead of mounting brackets to the cabinet sides like a traditional lifter, the Rock-It bolts under the spa shell — making it the right call for spas pushed against a wall, fence, deck rail, or anywhere there isn't room for cabinet-mounted lifter arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the Rock-It works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cover folds in half and rocks back over the lifter pivot, ending up vertical behind the spa. You don't get hydraulic assist — you're lifting the cover yourself — but the pivot does most of the heavy work. The cover rocks down out of the way and stays vertical until you pull it back over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my spa?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, if you have a freestanding spa with about 6-8\" of clearance behind it (just enough for the cover to rock backward into the vertical resting position). It's compatible with most Arctic Spas and many other freestanding hot tubs. Not the right choice if your spa is fully enclosed in decking — for that, you want the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-cabinet-free-rest\"\u003eCover Lifter Cabinet Free Rest\u003c\/a\u003e or a deck-mounted hydraulic lifter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Rock-It over a hydraulic lifter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two reasons — clearance and price. The Rock-It needs no cabinet-side clearance because it mounts under the shell, so it works in installations where a traditional lifter physically won't fit. It's also the most affordable assisted cover lifter we sell, which makes it a popular choice for owners who want something better than lifting the cover by hand without committing to the full Hydraulic Assist option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasure your rear clearance before ordering — anything under 6\" and the cover won't fully clear the lift arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Rock-It is a manual lift — if you have a larger 8'+ spa with a heavy cover, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist\"\u003eHydraulic Assist Cover Lifter\u003c\/a\u003e will save your back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis lifter is best installed at the same time as a cover replacement — the pivot fold happens cleaner on a fresh cover than a tired one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arctic Spas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32426749840,"sku":"PRT-114920","price":265.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/products\/Rock_it.jpg?v=1778608785"},{"product_id":"cover-lifter-roller-shelf","title":"Cover Lifter Roller Shelf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cover Lifter Roller Shelf is a horizontal roller assembly that goes on top of a Cover Lifter Cabinet Mount, giving the cover a smooth-rolling rest when it's folded back behind the spa. It eliminates the friction-and-fold-creasing that wears down the back edge of a cover where it pivots over the lifter bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a roller is worth adding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard cover lifter pivots the folded cover over a fixed bar. Every time you open and close the cover, the same patch of vinyl is dragged across that bar, and over a couple of years that's where the first cracks and wear holes show up. The Roller Shelf replaces the fixed pivot point with a roller, so the cover slides smoothly across instead of dragging — the wear pattern goes away and the cover lasts noticeably longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, if you have a compatible Arctic Spas cover lifter installed (typically the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-cabinet-mount\"\u003eCover Lifter Cabinet Mount\u003c\/a\u003e). Confirm the lifter bar dimensions before ordering — the Roller Shelf is sized to fit the standard Arctic Spas lifter; older third-party lifters may not match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf your existing cover already has wear marks where it pivots over the lifter, adding a roller now will slow further damage — it won't reverse the existing wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePair the roller with a fresh cover for maximum benefit — a brand-new cover plus a roller easily lasts 7+ years in the southwestern Ontario climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBring in your old cover-lifter bar if you're not sure the roller will fit — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/visit-showroom\"\u003ethree Ontario showrooms\u003c\/a\u003e can match it on the spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arctic Spas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32426833232,"sku":"Roller","price":189.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/products\/roller.jpg?v=1546114972"},{"product_id":"extender-side-arms-for-cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist-for-summit-xl","title":"Extender Side Arms for Cover Lifter Hydraulic Assist (For Summit XL)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtender Side Arms let the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-lifter-hydraulic-assist\"\u003eHydraulic Assist Cover Lifter\u003c\/a\u003e span the Summit XL's extra-long cover. The Summit XL's footprint is longer than the standard lifter arms are built for — these extended arms make up the difference so the lifter pivots the bigger cover cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired for:\u003c\/strong\u003e any Hydraulic Assist Cover Lifter installed on a Summit XL. Not needed for other models — the standard arms handle the rest of the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuying the lifter for a Summit XL? Order the lifter and these arms together and fit the extended arms during assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arctic Spas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39708421750849,"sku":"PRT-114986","price":175.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/products\/prt-114986.jpg?v=1642949359"}],"url":"https:\/\/arcticspasontario.com\/collections\/lifters.oembed","provider":"Arctic Spas Ontario","version":"1.0","type":"link"}