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Bed Strut Attachment Reinforcement

Finally got tired of propping up the bed with a stick.  Both of the struts with mounting brackets were present and attached on the bottom bed frame point; however, both struts had ripped out their mounting brackets at the top of the strut.  They had been attached to a 5"x 5" x 1/4" piece of plywood on the bottom of the mattress platform.

Using a couple of Simpson Strong-Tie plates I reattached the struts. 

Simple, strong repair for about $1 plus some random screws I had in my parts drawers.
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971

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Mark,
Did you also change the struts?  If so what size and force pressure did you buy?  Thank you for posting this information.

Jason
Jason
1999 U320 36'

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Mark X2
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk

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Mark,
Did you also change the struts?  If so what size and force pressure did you buy?  Thank you for posting this information.

Jason

I kept the struts that were already installed.  Here's the information that's printed on each strut cylinder:

SUSPA
C16-08376
135 LBS  231
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971

Re: Bed Strut Attachment Reinforcement

Reply #4
Two of those on Amazon for $35.00 and free shipping. That's a deal!
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk

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Reply #5
I had a problem with the two struts, but at the other end.  Reglued the wood strip and added some screws fore and aft of the metal bracket.
Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt

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Mark
Thanks for the info.

Larry
Thanks for the Amazon link.

Jason
Jason
1999 U320 36'

 

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Mark,  Jerry.    Thanks for the info.  Ordered two
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR