Spa Cover Lifter Matrix

Model
Photo
Stored Position
Type of Lift Assist
Cabinet Shape Limitations
Mount
Max. Cover Width
Suitable for Sunken or In-Ground Spas?
Above Ground Suitable?
Clearance Required
CRS1 CRS1 Bottom Mount Cover Liftter CRS1 Bottom Mount Cover Liftter
Pivot/Foot Assist
Not for round,  hex or octagons
Spa Side or under neath spa with brackets
96"
No
Yes

12 - 18" Back

6" side
Cover Butler Hot tub cover lifter Hot tub cover lifter
Pivot
Not for round,  hex or octagons
Spa Side or Deck
96"
No
Yes
18" Back; 3" Side
Cover Valet 50 Hot tub cover lifter  Hot tub cover lifter
Dual Piston
No round,  hex, octagons, or cabinet radiuses over 11"
Deck/Spa Top or Spa Side
84"
Yes
Yes
5-6" Back; 0-3" Side
Cover Valet 90 Hot tub cover lifter Hot tub cover lifter 
Dual Piston
No round,  hex, octagons, or cabinet radiuses over 11"
Deck/Spa Top or Spa Side
96"
Yes
Yes
5-6" Back; 0-3" Side
CRS4 Top Mount Hydraulic Lifter  CRS4 Top Mount Hydraulic Lifter CRS4 Top Mount Hydraulic Lifter
Dual Piston
No round,  hex, octagons, or cabinet radiuses over 11"
Deck/Spa Top or Spa Side

84"
#(CRS4-50)

96"
# (CRS4-90)
Yes
Yes
5-6" Back
CRS5 Cover Roller Cover Roller Spa Cover Removal System Cover Roller Spa Cover Removal System
Roller Design
All
Spa Side
96"
No
Yes
Requires at least spa cover folded
CRS Universal Lifter CRS Universal Cover Lifter CRS Universal Cover Lifter
Spring Mechanism
No round,  hex, octagons, or cabinet radiuses over 13".
Spa top, side or deck

96"

Max spa height 48"
Yes
Yes
9 to 22"
Cover Buddy   Cover Buddy Spa Cover Lifter
Pivot
No round,  hex, octagons, or cabinet radiuses over 12".
Spa Side or under neath spa with brackets
96"
No
Yes
18" behind spa