Harken Garage Storage Ceiling Hoist | 4 Point System | For 10ft Ceilings up to 90lbs/40kg Max Load | 4:1 Mechanical Advantage | Part No. 7802

I am using this to store my Yakima Skybox. It works very well for this purpose. Overall, I'm happy with the product (especially considering the price). Instructions were fairly clear, though I did have to read them about ten times before it really clicked. I consider myself to be marginally competent in the DIY-space, and I found this system pretty challenging to install correctly the first time. Someone with little-to-no experience would be wise to just hire a handyman or recruit capable friend(s) to set this up. I have a decent collection of tools, and I employed quite a few to get the job done. ...in addition to the included hardware, you will also need: [10] 3-1/2" lag bolts, a couple 2x6s or 2x4s, a decent drill w/ various drill+hex bits, an impact drill, a stud-finder, a ladder or stool, a chalk-line, measuring tape, dock cleat (or similar rope tie-off hardware), potentially a skillsaw or handsaw

I was skeptical when i ordered - was not easy to install due to the stud configuration in my town house garage - but man does it ever work well

Bought this to hoist my Yakima Skybox 18. Install was fairly straight forward. I didn’t find the instructions lacking. Hardware seems great quality. Based on my layout, I ended up flipping a couple things so I could pull the other direction. I also attached the pull rope to a winch to raise it so I deactivated the brake lever. I got another pulley from McMasterCarr so I go turn the rope at a 90 and connect to the winch. I had a hard time getting the box all the way to the ground and getting the straps level, I think it’s mostly based on my specific garage geometry and the add ons. I have a 10ft ceiling and bought the 7802 (10 ft) and have enough line, I just think the pulleys are too close so it bottoms out before the straps are down. Also, without any weight, it wouldn’t really lower down. So I built a little frame with some eye bolts to hold the box and get it to raise evenly. It works like a charm. Ropes seem to hold good with no creep and it hasn’t dropped on the van yet. Pretty pleased. As a side note and not a brag, I am a mech engineer so the install, instructions, knots and other complaints I saw in other reviews didn’t really bug me. As I said, I really just wanted the hardware so I could tweak the dimensions and set up to fit my garage.

Good quality materials and it works fairly well but requires more room from front to wall than I have because of a cross beam. Thus it only drops to about car roof level which means muscle still needed to reposition my cargo box a few feet onto the car roof rails. Also, it took several hours to install and pretty difficult. For this price, it should ship with steel brackets and lag bolts for ease of install and structural safety. By comparison, I also installed an ONRAX 3' x 6' motorized rack lift on the same weekend as the Harken Hoist. The much larger, motorized and heavy duty ONRAX took less time to install than the Harken and was easier even with its beefy motor.

Pricey but well made from high quality components. I have a low ceiling with very little clearance in my carport so I needed to make some modifications. With the changes I made the canoe can be held in place tight to the ceiling. Works great! Make sure you read the instructions all the way through, including the appendix, before starting. (Of course I didn't but I wish I had)