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Compartment Struts

Where's everybody buying replacement compartment struts for the old buses? Last time I got some Foretravel had the best price? Tired of the front left compartment door lacerating my scalp.
jor

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Reply #1 –
They are still the cheapest at Foretravel.
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

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Reply #2 –
About four months ago, Barry and Cathy, and I , posted info about Hatchlift.com in the Denver area. I posted his price list. I believe that his price to forum members were very competitive. Contact name is Garry. Mention my name and Foreforum.
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

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Reply #3 –
What pressure are the hinged compartment side doors? Are the smaller doors and largest door use the same psi?

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Reply #4 –
Does anyone know what the correct pressure struts for the bed lift should be?
I replaced these recently with new ones the same as what was on the bed platform but the new ones aren't strong enough. 
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

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Reply #5 –
I seem to think they are 80lbs but will go check mine in an hour or so if no one has given a definite answer
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft.
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Reply #6 –
Gary, at Hatchlift Products, 303-901-8150, sent me a few struts to test out on our cabinets above the bed. We found that we liked the 20# struts best. He offered Foretravel Owners a discount, which gets better with quantity ordered. I had posted the rates a while back, and can't seem to locate them now. Just call him. Nice guy. Mention my name. No....I don't get a kickback ....
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

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Reply #7 –
He also has struts to fit ALL the FT applications. You would have to determine the length, pin to pin, and the strength ( he can help you ). I have had great service with this company.
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

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Reply #8 –
They are readily available on ebay also. Search "20 inch 80 lbs Gas Props Lift Spring Rod Struts".

20 inch 80 lbs Gas Props Lift Spring Rod Struts Heavy Duty Tool Box Lid RV...

For the big doors FOT spec'd 90# struts 40# for small doors. I'm going with 80# for the big doors so there is not as much stress on the door.

see ya
ken
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🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

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Reply #9 –
I found a pt number. Springlift 61 25 30. That is oem # as mine are original.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft.
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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This is what I used but they are too weak, I can barely lift the bed myself with these.
ATT-SL25-30-1   Attwood Gas Spring 26"X16"C30# 10mm #SL25-30-1   

Edit:  these were what was on the coach when I bought it. 
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

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Reply #11 –
I went with 190 pound struts for bed on my 98 u270. I think 160 or 175 would have been fine. Mattress has 3" foam topper that adds some weight. I can now lift it without a back brace or prop to keep it up. Still prop when sticking my head in there to work. My local mechanic said original struts were on the light side. New struts been on for two years. I take care to push it down slowly, hands apart and making sure pressure is even side to side. Also had to replace hinge as it failed. Went with heavier hinge. All this after bed attacked me one day throwing me up against back wall with sudden failure of hinge.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

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Where's everybody buying replacement compartment struts for the old buses?

I ended up getting them from Foretravel. Here's the deal:

SMALL (30"):  $14.38 (40#)
LARGE (48"):  $14.38 (70#)
INTERIOR:      $  9.85 (15#)

The stock 30" was 35# and is now 40#. 10% for Motorcade.
jor