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04-29-2012, 05:48 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Southern California
Posts: 42
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Tired of holding it up!!
We have a 1999 Winny Adventurer. Several years ago, all of the support arms for our basement doors seemed to "krook" at the same time. So now every time I lift one of our many basement doors, I'm stuck holding it up with my hand or head.
To replace these would cost a bunch. Anyone have any good options/suggestions (other than keep holding them up)?
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04-29-2012, 05:57 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 2
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I go to the local auto parts store. Just take a measurement good chance they have what u need at a fraction of want u would pay from a rv dealer.
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04-29-2012, 05:58 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 962
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04-29-2012, 06:16 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Everett WA.
Posts: 2
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1999 Monaco Windsor 40PB
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04-29-2012, 06:25 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 851
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I have 3 compartments that do not have gas struts (Support arms) two of them have manual metal struts (Propane and Fresh Water) but the 3rd (Generator) not even that.
With the Generator compartment I usually use my hat/head, or the generator cover (The inner cover)
With the two on the other side though I have a walking stick. This is a natural Lilac stick which in truth is about six to 8 inches shorter than I like for walking but.. Still it's the best walking stick I have.
It's also the exact length to hold the doors up when I'm in the compartments.
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04-29-2012, 06:54 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Southern California
Posts: 42
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Thanks all for your suggestions and referrals.
Looks like I'm running out of excuses.
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04-29-2012, 07:06 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Posts: 587
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Google SPD-Barnes. YOu can find your gas shock on that site ten call to order. Mine are about $15 ea.
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04-29-2012, 08:37 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Home on the hill in Georgia
Posts: 296
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Try here for SPD
If you get the ones from the local auto parts store, be sure you get the same weight rating as you can break a door with one that is too strong. Believe me, I know from Experience.
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2000 Winnebago Journey
2006 Ford Explorer 4X4
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04-30-2012, 07:58 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Hogtown, Va.
Posts: 47
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I purchased 80lb lifts from a seller on ebay. I know the old lifts were 60lb, but decided after reading on several forums to move up to the 80lb lifts. The lifts were listed at 2 lifts for $17.49 plus $6.50 shipping. We made a deal for 11 sets (should have been 12 sets) with combined shipping. I am very happy with my purchase. I had been using small vice grip pliers tohold my compartment doors open for several years.
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04-30-2012, 10:28 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: SW Florida
Posts: 17
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Get a piece of 3/4 PVC pipe. Open the strut all the way and measure the rod length. cut the pipe to that length and then cut a slit all the way down it and install on the rod. When you lift up on the strut pull the pipe down and it will hold the strut open. To close it just move the pipe so it covers the strut and closes. Fast simple fix. did it to my MH years ago.
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04-30-2012, 11:03 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Posts: 38
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I just ordered a pair off e-bay. Mine were 15"x9"x90 lb. I couldnt find 90lb so ordered 80lb. They are working fine.
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2001 Winnebago Adventurer 35U, F53, V-10, Trimetric batt monitor, Scangauge II, 5 Star Tune, TST 507 TPMS
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04-30-2012, 11:33 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 20
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For a really cheap solution
HEAVY DUTY DOOR RETAINER-
They sell black and white.
My moho has a small plastic clip that holds the door open. I'm still trying to find them.
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04-30-2012, 11:36 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 20
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04-30-2012, 04:07 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Posts: 37
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there seem to be 3 basic methods: gas shock, spring, and side clip. mine has all side clips, and until i decide to ditch all of them for springs, i will keep them. nice and simple.
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1999 Winnebago Minnie 29', Ford V10, Close to stock.
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04-30-2012, 04:22 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Mcdonough, Ga.
Posts: 73
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To get by until you find the right ones. I always told my customers to buy a small pair of locking pliers. Open the door all the way and clamp the pliers on the shaft.
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04-30-2012, 11:20 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Southern California
Posts: 42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MRBB
Get a piece of 3/4 PVC pipe. Open the strut all the way and measure the rod length. cut the pipe to that length and then cut a slit all the way down it and install on the rod. When you lift up on the strut pull the pipe down and it will hold the strut open. To close it just move the pipe so it covers the strut and closes. Fast simple fix. did it to my MH years ago.
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Can you post a picture of this? I think I know what you're describing. But... Pictures speak volumes.
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05-01-2012, 05:05 AM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MRBB
Get a piece of 3/4 PVC pipe. Open the strut all the way and measure the rod length. cut the pipe to that length and then cut a slit all the way down it and install on the rod. When you lift up on the strut pull the pipe down and it will hold the strut open. To close it just move the pipe so it covers the strut and closes. Fast simple fix. did it to my MH years ago.
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I really like this idea. Thanks
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05-01-2012, 11:42 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Phx, Arid~zona
Posts: 227
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I went to several auto parts stores and couldn't find anything in the part number that indicated what the pressure rating was. I asked at the counter couldn't tell me either and didn't have a cross reference. All they did was list them by application. I.E. Yugo, or whatever, lift back or hatch back.
I'm going to take one with me and see if they can match it and also get the manufacturers name and number. They should know.
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05-01-2012, 12:04 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: SW Florida
Posts: 17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Just For Fun
Can you post a picture of this? I think I know what you're describing. But... Pictures speak volumes.
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I don't have a pic but the piece of PVC falls down on the skinny rod (to the bottom) and stops the big end from coming down. When you want to close it you just move the pipe to center and close the lid. It moves up on the fat part and out of the way. You can WD-40 them so they work smooth.
You cut a grove in the PVC to put it over the skinny rod and so it will expand over the fat part. I used a circular saw to cut the length and the grove. If you open the door all the way you can measure the distance of the skinny rod and make your cut from that length then just cut a groove into it so you can put it on.
I did this for my MH when I couldn't find replacement rods anywhere that would work. You may have to use 1 inch PVC if your upper rods are big but 3/4 worked fine for me.
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Bill & Linda. If it doesn't move and should, WD-40 it. If it moves and shouldn't, duct tape it. F-350 dually, 40' Sunnybrook Titan toy hauler and custom Harley
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05-01-2012, 02:23 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Home on the hill in Georgia
Posts: 296
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SPD can cross reference the numbers. I replaced mine, I just like to do it right.
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2000 Winnebago Journey
2006 Ford Explorer 4X4
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