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  1. 08-18-2017, 06:44 AM #1
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    Electric Garage Door !

    I'm thinking of adding a gear motor to raise and lower this heavy #%! garage door. Similar to a wench setup with a spool and cable and a stop switch. Add a couple control switches inside and out.... Anyone successfully done this ? Would love to see pics !
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  2. 08-18-2017, 09:41 AM #2
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    You might have a tough time getting a wench to do this chore. I'd opt for a winch instead.
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    It would also have to be 12 volt motor. That shouldn't be a problem. With the proper gearing it would work. 12 Volt electric motors have been lifting 5th wheel landing gears for years.

    I would like to see what you come up with.
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    Quote Originally Posted by J&G garage View Post
    You might have a tough time getting a wench to do this chore. I'd opt for a winch instead.
    Ha! I see what you did right there! You Funny!
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  5. 08-18-2017, 04:06 PM #5
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    The only issue I can see would depend on where the winch is positioned (from a practical standpoint, workable positions may be limited) and where the attachment point(s) is(are) on the door. If the door is open too far from where the winch is located, the force could be more "in" than "up", which could be a major issue.

    I have heard of people wanting to do this, but I don't believe I have ever seen it put into practice.
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  6. 08-18-2017, 07:46 PM #6
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    I've got one on mine will post some pic's tomorrow
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    Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_0173.jpg  Views: 120  Size: 96.7 KB  ID: 9487Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_0174.jpg  Views: 109  Size: 96.3 KB  ID: 9488Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_0175.jpg  Views: 107  Size: 92.2 KB  ID: 9489 Going to be at rally in Indiana if anybody wants to see it
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    Very cool!

    Was that something you designed? Do you have any info on the installation?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dick 641 View Post
    Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_0173.jpg  Views: 120  Size: 96.7 KB  ID: 9487Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_0174.jpg  Views: 109  Size: 96.3 KB  ID: 9488Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_0175.jpg  Views: 107  Size: 92.2 KB  ID: 9489 Going to be at rally in Indiana if anybody wants to see it
    And you did it without a wench.
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    No did not design was on a fusion toy hauler I had an switched over. If you look up the number on eBay that is on the arm it is what they use on hospital beds, then just have to fab some brackets.
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