Telescopic hoist

[nickk]

I’m investigating a roof mounted hoist to go inside my van,including possibly strengthening the roof members,is there such a thing as box section with an internal row of ball bearings like the pressed draw runners? Thanks.

 

[indykid]

Do you want cantilever extension or would unistrut with trolleys work so it can move like a gantry on rails in the van?

Various styles with various load capacities

 

[gaz1]

roof mounts i wouldnt use but floor wheeled type then yes

 

[eddie49]

Would rear side-mounted work for you? I recently bought a Penny Hydraulics SwingLift, similar to this one:

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[CompoSimmonite]

What sort of weight would the hoist be expected to lift ?
I assume the max would be the same as the max load for any roof rack

 

[Ton-up]

Industrial hanging door runners and track that extends? this sort of thing -

 

[Matchless]

Similar to how my Austin was built,

 

[nickk]

Would rear side-mounted work for you? I recently bought a Penny Hydraulics SwingLift, similar to this one:

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No gets in the way,already have one,and am planning on removing and transferring to my trailer.
I have in mind,though don’t know if there available,box section sliding in tube with a ball race between the two box sections,so there’s no protruding steelwork and the doors close.

 

[dieselsamurai]

What sort of weight would the hoist be expected to lift ?
I assume the max would be the same as the max load for any roof rack

This is the most important question , any design really depends on this

there are various systems avaliable

as said above providing for personal use it would be not too much work making one of these

Ive seen them on FB etc for under £200