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Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Does anyone have a current good source for replacement interior cabinet lifts on my 2002?  They are marked Suspa C16-21696 and a few are starting to get tired.  I have no idea what those numbers mean, so I don't know if there is an alternate brand to choose.
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #1 –
FOT.

We tried the off-brand that Encore sold slightly cheaper, which were much too strong.  One pulled a connection-point out of the cabinet.

We have since removed those and installed FOT-purchased Suspa's.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #2 –
They were on sale at FOT last spring (2013) as I recall and with your Motorcade discount pretty $ competitive.  Our coach had several alternative replacements when we got it.  Most were not quite the right length and most were weak.  All have been replaced with FOT supplied struts and are working well.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Michelle –
FOT.

We tried the off-brand that Encore sold slightly cheaper, which were much too strong.  One pulled a connection-point out of the cabinet.

We have since removed those and installed FOT-purchased Suspa's.
Any idea of the current pricing? 
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #4 –
I ordered 14 struts on 5/23/2013 for $142 including UPS shipping.  $9.85 each minus the Motorcade 10% discount plus the shipping.

List price from FOT in March 2013 was $12.84 each.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Home2fromHastings –
I ordered 14 struts on 5/23/2013 for $142 including UPS shipping.  $9.85 each minus the Motorcade 10% discount plus the shipping.

List price from FOT in March 2013 was $12.84 each.

Roger
Thanks.  The only ones I could find online were from the Suspa company...$95 EACH for 1 to 5 quantity.  Insane price:  http://shop.suspa.com/c16-21696-gas-spring-p493.aspx
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #6 –
Same here when looking for FOT part numbered struts. Likely that is a strut made for FOT.

Even at $12 each they are the right strut.  At under $10 they were priced right.  Several of my doors that had two struts now only have one.  It is plenty to do the job and it left me with spares.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #7 –
I just bought a dozen from fortravel parts about 10 bucks apiece best price out there
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #8 –
I've had good luck with this company, started using them after FT sent me the wrong parts for the generator door struts. 

Black Nitride Gas Springs
Robert
Build # 5304
1998 34' U270 Cummins 6CTA8.3

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #10 –
I meant to say " nice find", good reference
1993 U300, 6v92
build 4366
USAF retired, Flight Engineer, C124, C130
 ATP, A & E.  & ex AI

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #11 –
yes, same deal, insane price on-line great price form FT -
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #12 –
I bought more from FT a few months ago, and the sale price was still good.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
yes, same deal, insane price on-line great price form FT -
Am I missing the ability to find a part online at FOT?  All I get is a page showing the parts fellas and giving me phone numbers when I click on parts.
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #14 –
We buy our Suspa cabinet air struts at Motorhomes of Texas 936-462-3996 Nacogdoches.

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #15 –
Quote from: Brad & Christine Slaughter –
Am I missing the ability to find a part online at FOT?  All I get is a page showing the parts fellas and giving me phone numbers when I click on parts.

There is no online ordering at FOT.  Good old fashioned phone call :)  Don't forget to give them your Motorcade number for discount (it isn't automatically linked).
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320
 

Re: Suspa Cabinet gas lifts source??

Reply #16 –
Quote from: Michelle –
There is no online ordering at FOT.  Good old fashioned phone call :)  Don't forget to give them your Motorcade number for discount (it isn't automatically linked).
Tim confused me with the "on-line" comment.  I'm not a Motorcader any longer; haven't been for many years.
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)