Well it does seem like a nice feature. My gf and I did not like the way it sat up high forming a "wall" when it was folded off, we liked having it clean/open air around all 4 sides. Altough the covermate II does provide a lower profile. Also it does cost $250-$300 dollars it seems, which is still a consideration as well.
We thought maybe we'll start without one and get it if necessary.
We just bought a cover lifter for USD 78 (44 Pounds) in the UK and that was including USD 19 postage. Also I thought that USD 200-300 is way to much for a bit of tub(b)ing.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=320302623108
Do you know if this can be installed on the control panel side? Does anyone have any other suggestions for a lifter that can me mounted on the control panel side and had a low profile?