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Title: Storage Door Struts
Post by: Richard Archer on September 19, 2017, 02:42:51 AM

This is my first Post on the BAC site so I'm happy to be a part of the BAC family.  I bought the coach from the original owner and each of my basement storage doors has a mixture of struts e.g. a 5300-40 might be paired with a 5300-70.  Is there a recommended spec for each door depending on the size of the door?  Hopefully my signature block automatically shows up!
Just in case - 2000 Patriot Thunder, C-12 Princeton
Thank you,
Rich

Title: Re: Storage Door Struts
Post by: LaMonte Monnell on September 19, 2017, 04:26:55 PM

I don't have an answer to your question but I am sure someone will! I just wanted to welcome you to the BAC forum!

Title: Re: Storage Door Struts
Post by: Steve Huber Co-Admin on September 19, 2017, 08:37:39 PM

Richard,
I think the large doors used 70 or 80 lb struts and the smaller ones used 40s on my 00 Marquis.
Steve

Title: Re: Storage Door Struts
Post by: Al Lewis on September 19, 2017, 09:44:54 PM

I don't know the proper rating but 70-80 sounds good. I have mixed old ones and new ones and overly strong ones and they work. I bought from ppl motorhomes and think they were only about $15.

Title: Re: Storage Door Struts
Post by: Paul Meehan on September 19, 2017, 11:36:44 PM

I am concerned if I understand what your message says, "a 5300-40 might be paired with a 5300-70."  This seems to be a potential problem waiting to happen.  One side of the bay door would raise / lower at different pressures.  Would this twisting affect harm the door?

I bought all my replacement struts (5300-40, 5300-60 and 5300-80) at Makarios RV.  Just checked pricing on the 5300's.  They are at $8.95.  They've been on the coach about a year and have served me well.

Rich, forgot to mention, Welcome to the Forum!

Title: Re: Storage Door Struts
Post by: Pat Long on September 20, 2017, 02:50:11 AM

Richard,  Just replaced several lift supports on my doors on my 2000 Marquis.   Engine compartment door is 60 lbs, bay under the drivers seat drivers side is 60 lbs, generator door is 80 lbs, storage door left side next to generator is 60 lbs, wet bay door is 80 lbs.  All doors that I have mentioned and drivers side.   All lift struts and 20 inches center to center while extended.  Bought them on Amazon and grand is Suspa.  Just look for the number 20, means center to center of mounting pockets, and then the resistance in lbs that you are looking for.   Amazon seams to be the cheapest for me

Title: Re: Storage Door Struts
Post by: Richard Archer on September 23, 2017, 01:38:03 AM

Thanks everyone for your collective information......I found it helpful to receive your responses and the sources you cited for new units.
Regards,
Rich

Title: Re: Storage Door Struts
Post by: Tic Wilson on September 24, 2017, 06:51:06 PM

FWIW, I just replaced a pair and would suggest you check out www.liftsupportsdepot.com.  Choices on length and pressure, fair pricing and fast response.

Title: Re: Storage Door Struts
Post by: Richard Archer on October 01, 2017, 06:48:23 PM

Thanks Tic appreciate the info!
Rich