I was looking for a solution that would allow me to easily put on a solar cover without the help of another person. There was hardly anything available and what I could find was outrageously expensive, so I came up with this DIY solution: PVC pipe slightly longer than the width of the cover, capped at both ends; plastic grommets for a little added strength; and some p-cord (or zip ties would work). Add a length of cord long enough to reach the far end of the pool and voila! I used 1 1/4" PVC, but it is a little heavy to roll up once it is out of the water (the last 2 feet). In hindsight I would have gone a little smaller (1" or so).
