18FT Pool Cover Reel, Solar Cover Reel for Inground Swimming Pool | Aluminum Solar Swimming Inground Cover Blanket Reel, Adjustable Pool Cover Roller with Embedded Straps and Clips (Upgrade)

OK, so this Reel is Fantastic! I received both boxes with all the correct pieces. People have gave this bad reviews because they did not receive both boxes. It's easy to contact the seller and they will fix that, giving it a bad review because that is a joke. Next, people have given this bad reviews because it's light weight, and falls in the pool while unrolling/ROLLING or blows in the pool on windy days. It is not heavy and made of aluminum and plastic What those people did not see is the seller recommends sand bags to act as an anchor, and I bought a four pack of these on Amazon: ABCCANOPY Sandbag Saddlebag Photography Weight Bags for Video Stand,4 Packs (Black) - and filled them with, two of these from a big box hardware store: 0.5-cu ft Brown Pea Pebbles Gravel for 3.98 a bag. This Reel went together in about 30 minutes or maybe less it was very easy to put together. Now I ordered the 18 foot reel but my Deck tops out at about 14 Feet and my pool measurements, i.e. water area is 35 long by 12 wide. I thought since it expanded up to 18 feet wide I could make it go smaller to 12 feet wide, but nope the smallest it will go is 14 feet wide. The wheels look OK and I could see them breaking over time if left out exposed to the sun and elements or being rough on them. I am going to have the lady of the house make some covers to put over the wheels because out here in Southern AZ the sun beats up everything exposed no matter how well it's made or not. Some of the plastic parts I am going to rate at 4 stars durability wise. It maneuvers OK it's not bad at all I will give it 4 stars maneuverability wise. I am using a heavy 16mil Midwest Canvas 36 x 18 cover on mine, that has been cut down to 35 x 12 and have NO SAG in the middle what so ever like some people have complained about. I think since my reel is only expanded to 14 feet the tubing I am not extending is acting as reinforcement which is great. So if your pool is say 18 feet wide, buy the 21 foot reel and the tubing not used for expansion will act as reinforcement. I am in a wheel chair so my whole goal buying a reel and cover was to make it easy for the lady of the house to take this off and on all by her self, and as you can see in the video she can reel it right up no problem. I have a second video of her unrolling it but Amazon only lets one video per review, and in that video she can unroll it no problem all on her own. I have moved my reel closer to the pool so the cover is not scraping the deck when rolling and unrolling. With the sand bags filled with pea pebbles anchoring the reel this works like a breeze, I honestly think people don't follow instructions building this, missed seeing sandbags to anchor it, or are just clueless. The attaching clips and straps that come with it work great as well. I thought it might come with junky clips to attach to the cover but the clips are really good. I highly recommend this reel it works great and when we showed our neighbor's wife video of how this works she was like, ''send me the link, my husband makes me take ours off a certain way, fold it a certain way, and then put it back on gently,'' and she goes ''I want that reel you have because it's a pain every time we want to swim to have to remove the cover with out a reel'' This reel is fantastic!-NOTE-1: My yard is under constriction we removed all the rock from both sides of our pool and are adding hardscape stone.-NOTE-2: I may edit this review if something breaks and adjust my rating but right now it's 5 STARS-NOTE-3: The Sandbags may fade over time, but who cares as long as it holds the reel or they can be replaced.

We are so glad we got this! It was fairly easy to assemble. The directions were very clear. The only thing we wondered about was why the packages didn’t come together on the same day but we just patiently waited and the other half of the product arrived 2 days later. We did not clip it on yet as we are going to trim the cover around the pool edges first, but we did roll it on with out the clips and it worked smooth as silk. This is going to be wonderful to remove the pool cover and wheel it out of the way for when it’s time to splash and play!Update: we’ve now had this pool cover roller for 2 years and it works fantastic! We’ve already had to replace the first pool cover as the Florida sun is really hard on them, but the cover roller has continued to function perfectly. We use the clips and it handles flawlessly. It’s easily moved out of the away when not in use, and handles really well cranking the cover in with two ppl, although it’s pretty good for just one person to use, as well, but going solo does take a little getting used to. We toss a bungee cord or two around it when rolled up to keep the cover from unwrapping on windy days. Velcro strips would work nice too. We’ve had no malfunctioning issues, no rusting, no complaints at all. Great equipment for the $$.

Title: Effective and Practical Pool Cover Reel SetThe VINGLI Pool Cover Reel Set for Inground Swimming Pools has been a valuable addition to our pool maintenance routine. While it's not perfect, it certainly gets the job done.First and foremost, this pool cover reel set is sturdy and well-constructed. It feels like it can handle the wear and tear of regular use, which is essential for a pool cover reel. The included hardware and instructions made assembly relatively straightforward, and I was able to set it up with minimal hassle.The reel system operates smoothly and is easy to use. Rolling and unrolling the solar cover is a breeze, and it has significantly reduced the time and effort required to cover and uncover our pool. This convenience alone has made it a worthwhile investment.The set also includes straps and clips to secure the cover, which is a nice touch. It helps keep the cover in place during windy conditions, ensuring it does its job effectively. The cover itself appears to be of decent quality and provides good solar heat retention.However, there are a couple of areas where this product could be improved. The included wheels are somewhat small, making it a bit challenging to move the reel around, especially on uneven surfaces. It would be great if they were larger for improved maneuverability. Additionally, the included instructions could be more detailed, as I found myself needing to make a few adjustments during installation due to unclear guidance.Overall, the VINGLI Pool Cover Reel Set serves its primary purpose of making pool cover management more efficient and less physically demanding. While it's not without its minor drawbacks, the value it adds to pool maintenance makes it a solid choice, especially considering its price point. With a few enhancements in design and instructional clarity, it could easily earn a full 5-star rating.

This is a high quality product that since receiving has served my family well. Assembly was not as difficult as expected although the assembly instructions could be clearer.

Works good to hold the solar cover. We had 1 part that didn't arrive, they responded to the request same day and had a replacement part shipped in days.

We’ve had this just over two years.We received it with damaged parts. The company was quick to take care of it.It works and you aren’t buying a top of the line product. Or at this point not a middle of the road product. The handle system is falling apart, literally.We leave it outside year around but we do cover it with a cover specific for it when the season ends. Sun exposure is causing it to deteriorate. The rest seems okay for now. The clips that attach to the solar cover are a little tricky to get to hold. They seem to be at the early stages of failing. They are certainly deteriorating and am worried about their integrity.It isn’t the most solid or stable unit when pulling the cover off. It is much smoother with two people. With one it can lose the stability. It is okay to roll up the cover with one person.At this point I would say depending on your standards this is probably only a product to expect a few years of service if you can over look the quality issue.

The pool cover reel works phenomenally well. It's easy to construct, easier to use, & has lasted for four years (& counting). Talk about above & beyond: I only needed to replace a wheel for my Vingli pool cover roller. Assuming I couldn't order the part, I ordered/received a new full pool cover roller ($140). I got 1 box; it contained the horizontal 18' roller. I thought the order was shipped incomplete, & initiated the return. I decided to contact Vingli directly (thru Amazon). Vingli responded within one day! & apologized that the tracking info only displayed 1 box (thus I couldn't know there was a 2nd box). I explained my dilemma & Vingli shipped me the wheel assembly - free! - & sent me pre-paid shipping labels for the 2 heavy, outsized boxes for my return. Even if their immediate & consistent communication was the only exceptional aspect of this experience, Vingli outshined my expectations.

I sat aside a Saturday morning to assemble this solar reel. It is replacing a Doheney solar reel that I had for 30 years, which I gave away to a friend who has continued to use it. This was a little less expensive and I was putting a heater on the pool trying to save money and I think I’m going to live to regret it. The first step is to put two wheels on a metal T Instead of a screw or cotter pin you put through a hole it has an aluminum cap. It looks like the cap off of an old pop bottle. They only sent me one of the correct size out of four. Apparently the two larger ones go somewhere else and then I should’ve had two to fit the wheels.I reached out through Amazon and told them my problem went directly to their website. Their website has a link where you can send them an email you’re supposed to put your name then your email then your message which I did it kept highlighting my name saying you could only use English letters. well that’s what I was using. I finally just was only able to put my first name. Sent at least three emails where they asked me to send them pictures which I did of the part. I told them the number number 19 of the part. I wish I would’ve gone with the $300 Doheney reel which had lasted me 30 years. I doubt that the wheels are going to stay on this since there’s only a cap that you tap down on an axle using a rubber mallet. Once you get a heavy solar cover on this thing and roll it up and put a cover over your cover and have to maneuver this to store it for the winter I don’t believe these wheels are going to stay on this thing and I think I’m going to live to regret this purchase. I reached out in my email and asked if I can go online to a website and purchase the cap from them which is number 19. I set aside a morning specifically for this project and within five minutes, I was already stopped in my tracks. I did save the boxes. I am so glad I did that. I hate to return a big solar reel but if I don’t get satisfaction, I’ll do just that. After spending a week trying to get these people to send me the little wheel cap. They’ve decided the easiest thing would be to issue me a full refund and I can pack up these 2 eight foot long metal poles in one box and then all the other stuff in another box but they’re only sending me one label to return it. So I could probably spend another two weeks trying to get them to send me two labels one for each box and then it’s so big I have to figure out how to get Amazon to pick it up . It has been nothing but exasperating dealing with this company and this product. I finally went online and ordered a cap from a hardware siteto hold the wheel on I wish I would’ve got the Doheney’s solar reel and I advise you to do the same thing.

Buenas tardes en mi caso tuve que REGRESARLO POR QUE SOLO LLEGO EL TUBO solo eso y claro que no me sirvió lo pero que el envío de regreso fueron 1300 para enviarlo de nuevo aun. No tenemos respuesta