I have a enclosed trailer with a @7 ft rear drop down door/ramp. Would this work if I mounted on the ceiling?
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Not sure it would work in your situation. I am thinking you would need additional cable length on the gorrila lift due to your the tailgate needing to go all the way down to the ground. The framework area that supports the top of your trailer would need to have a flat area as wide as the gorilla lift needs to mount on. The frame that supports the top of your trailer would need to be heavy enough to support the additional weigh of your tailgate. All this being said, the gorilla lift I installed on my flat bed trailer makes it easy to lift a very heavy tailgate with one hand. Good luck on your project. Not sure it would work in your situation. I am thinking you would need additional cable length on the gorrila lift due to your the tailgate needing to go all the way down to the ground. The framework area that supports the top of your trailer would need to have a flat area as wide as the gorilla lift needs to mount on. The frame that supports the top of your trailer would need to be heavy enough to support the additional weigh of your tailgate. All this being said, the gorilla lift I installed on my flat bed trailer makes it easy to lift a very heavy tailgate with one hand. Good luck on... » Read More Not sure it would work in your situation. I am thinking you would need additional cable length on the gorrila lift due to your the tailgate needing to go all the way down to the ground. The framework area that supports the top of your trailer would need to have a flat area as wide as the gorilla lift needs to mount on. The frame that supports the top of your trailer would need to be heavy enough to support the additional weigh of your tailgate. All this being said, the gorilla lift I installed on my flat bed trailer makes it easy to lift a very heavy tailgate with one hand. Good luck on your project. « Show Less
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Problemly not, the rollers that the cables run on would wear out fast with that much of an angle.
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i also have an enclosed trailer with much the same rear drop! its a 3 person job getting the door/ramp open and closed! i'm also curious to know if it will work???
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No, it's structure wouldn't allow that. I think you'd have to build an angled box that provided a level place on the ceiling to mount it.
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I have not permanently mounted mine yet but I'm using it above a garage door that leads into the house. As long as you have enough space to allow intake air to get into the unit, it should work. I left about 10 inches between the top of the unit and the garage ceiling. This way the garage door can remain open and the Maxwell will prevent insects etc from entering the house.
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If you mount it on a ceiling I don't think you will be able to point it straight down. I use mine in my garage; they are mounted on the walls and come on when I pull in.
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Yes, but you will have to buy a longer downrod separately. The length will depend on the slope of the ceiling and how low you want it to hang.
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Hi Steve, You would be better off with a smaller unit. Honestly, we had issues with this particular unit on one of our recent installations. Look at some of the other smaller units as they are better fit to accommodate your 7' ceiling height.
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yes but needs to have some additional backing support. The device is very light but still should be able to be mounted on a drop ceiling
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Assuming you have a power source on the ceiling , The mounting holes on the base will allow it & and the cover clips on tight so it will not fall. mounting it on the ceiling will not be an issue
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That's what I have it installed on. I dont recommend using it to lift a loaded trailer, but it works fine.
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Not certain I understand your question. This hardware mounts to the wall screwed into a header or wall studs. Ceiling should not be a factor. Door height determines hardware mounting height.
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I mounted it on a sloped ceiling. The small trim ring does not fit properly when mounted this way, but it didn't bother me. Looks fine.
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Don't think so from what I recall. The downrod is only about 2.5inches from the ceiling mount cap. Very, very, very short downrod. You wouldn't gain anything if it could mount closer.
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Should work. Just make sure to install correctly so the ropes don't get crossed or tangle. you'll also want to adjust the straps to allow the ropes with the knots as close to the cover as possible. This allows the lid to be raised close to the ceiling giving more clearance below.
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Yes, it is built to be close to the ceiling. If you want it to hang low you probably need and extension or buy a different mount.
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Yes, that will work as long as the front of the trailer is low to the ground.
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Yes . I hung mine on a small beam mounted to the garage roof so i could slide it the width of my garage . Use it to take the top off my jeep in less them 10 minutes .
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Yes and no. If by false ceiling you are referring to a drop ceiling with the tiles it could work but you would need to remove a tile and use the above joist to mount against. I would recommend finding something very solid for the top to come in contact with because you have to screw the top up until it is tight and sturdy. Hope this helps. I love mine and them bought a second for my kids bikes. :)