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baggage door struts for my U225

I have searched and cannot find the struts that I need for ALL of my baggage (basement) doors. They are the type with a flat "spade" on each end with a hole.They are not the common type of ball and socket struts. 20" long when extended all the way. Does someone here know where I can get replacements? Maybe a link?  I need ALL new struts on compartments and that is quite a few $ ! Thanks, I hope someone here knows.
1994 u300

Re: baggage door struts for my U225

Reply #1 –
My '93 U225 has the ball-and-socket struts. Have you tried asking Foretravel in Nacodoches, TX? Do you think you could convert them?

WDR
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."

Re: baggage door struts for my U225

Reply #2 –
Prop strut replacements for baggage doors on U240

Hope this helps you determine and find your strut. ^.^d

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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: baggage door struts for my U225

Reply #3 –
I have searched the forum and the post you refer to and have no link, all of the links are for ball and socket type struts. That type is not adaptable for the flat spade w/ a hole type. thanks
1994 u300

Re: baggage door struts for my U225

Reply #4 –
Set Gas Strut Cylinder Spring Lift Shock Metal Pin Hole Loop Blade End Fitting |

How about this. Take the ball end off.

Can you post a photo of the end?

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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: baggage door struts for my U225

Reply #5 –
Quote from: fouroureye –
Set Gas Strut Cylinder Spring Lift Shock Metal Pin Hole Loop Blade End Fitting |

How about this. Take the ball end off.

Can you post a photo of the end?

I just want a r&r, it is gonna cost a small fortune to replace the stupid things anyways... and new ends would be another c note minimum, so I am not even looking into that, a broom handle will be before that
1994 u300

Re: baggage door struts for my U225

Reply #6 –
Quote from: poolenglish –
I have searched and cannot find the struts that I need for ALL of my baggage (basement) doors. They are the type with a flat "spade" on each end with a hole.They are not the common type of ball and socket struts. 20" long when extended all the way. Does someone here know where I can get replacements? Maybe a link? 

I'm going to hope they are Attwood springlifts.  They do have a couple models with blade ends.

Marine & Boating Gas Springs : Attwood Marine Products

For 20" extended with blades (12" compressed)  SL3-xx-1 where xx is the force, 20-120 lbs. 

ETA SL3-60-5 appears to be the aftermarket version in 60 lbs and Googling that p/n brings up a number of marine sellers.  Aftermarket Gas Springs : Attwood Marine.  The above link is for OEM

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: baggage door struts for my U225

Reply #7 –
Michelle; Thanks a ton, you are soooo nice! I ordered 4 of them, I hope the fit...I will buy more.
1994 u300

Re: baggage door struts for my U225

Reply #8 –
I just replaced some gas struts on my roof top storage units and one set was the (class C ) with the spade end.  I got mine from NAPA.  They are basically automotive type but are used for a lot of industrial uses.  Take one down to NAPA and there is a good chance that they can match it.  Have a great day  ----  Fritz
Fritz & Kathy Johnson
1991 36'

Re: baggage door struts for my U225

Reply #9 –
Michelle to the rescue! And not for the first (or last, I bet) time. :)

Craig
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."