Hydraulic/Gas struts

Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:10

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Member - Jimbo (VIC)

I'm after some struts to allow me to fit a board under the bed in the camper to allow me to lift the bed to get at the space underneath to improve my storage. Strut thingies like those that hold the bonnet of your car up.

Anyone know where you can get them in Melbourne.

Thanks,

Jim.

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Reply By: Member - bushfix - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:16

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:16

Morning Jimbo,

what about going to the wreckers? Not sure if you have a concept design but I would imagine there would be plenty to look at and ponder over. Good luck, interesting idea.

Jeremy.

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Reply By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:24

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:24

Jimbo

just spoke to Al, he said any trailer place, Bursons or even Supacheap...he said the're about $25

Lyn

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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:25

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:25

Mums the word Lyn, only a select few know, lol.

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Follow Up By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:30

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:30

Ok Baz, I know the word Mum and respect it...lol

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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:41

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:41

Thanks for the link very helpfull.

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Follow Up By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:49

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:49

NP Baz, it's a great site...

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Reply By: Baz (NSW) - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:24

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 08:24

Jimbo this is what i did as above got them from a wrecker i bought 2 but only used 1, i can send it to you if you want or bring it to Murry if you can wait that long but i think you need 2 from what you have said.

Baz.

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Reply By: Member - Bradley- Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 12:42

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 12:42

yeah, bursons / supercheap etc all have them in the various sizes, hardest bit will be getting the mounting positions& stroke worked out.

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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 13:32

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 13:32

You are not kidding there, took me three goes before i got it.

#$%@#$@#$@%$%#$%#$% mongrel things.

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Reply By: 89GQ - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 13:49

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 13:49

Jimbo I got all such things when building my trailer at UES pty ltd in Scorsby.
They will work out for you the compresion needed to lift your bed and the stroke, and even tell you how to position it.
The phone number is in the white business pages but here it is 9763 4400
good luck,
P.S. are you lifting just the bed or will it be occupied, and by how many.

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Follow Up By: Member - Jimbo (VIC) - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 18:30

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 18:30

Thanks 89GQ,

From the above replies about compression and stroke this sounds like the way to go.

Thanks,

Jim.

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Reply By: Member - Blue (VIC) - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 18:04

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 18:04

Hi Jim, I have struts on my Tambo which support a board from under the bed. They are strong enough to hold up the QS foam mattress and bedding. Do you want the numbers off them?

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Follow Up By: Member - Jimbo (VIC) - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 18:28

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 18:28

That would be wonderful Blue.

Thanks,

Jim.

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Follow Up By: Member - Blue (VIC) - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 18:46

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 18:46

Do you also want a pic with some measurements to make mounting easier?

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Follow Up By: Member - Blue (VIC) - Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 20:10

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005 at 20:10

Last but not least, do have an email addy so I can forward the pics? If you don't want to publicly display it, send me an email (addy behind rig pic)
and I'll get it to you.
Blue

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