Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **Mary K** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:24 pm

sushidog wrote: Thanks. I need a 36" lift though. Do you know if they work upside down?

I don't have a clue... Sorry...anybody else???

sushidog wrote: I could attach two 18" struts together, doubling my lift.

You could indeed! :thumbsup:

I have seen it done on someone elses hatch. Check out jiminsavanna's I think he has doubble struts. I could be wrong though..

Mk

by **Miriam C.** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:40 pm

Sushidog
You can put two lifts side by side. I don't think you can attach them end to end.

Trying to find some myself. Have you seen the information here:

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=11210

Good luck.

by **madjack** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:42 pm

sushiD...checkout the link MK sent you...you will find what you want...and yes you can(upside down that is)......

by **sushidog** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:14 am

Thanks everyone!

by **mallymal** » Mon May 25, 2009 4:04 pm

Maybe a cheap source of metal rod for gasless struts.... and because it's extendable, you know it's going to be two poles which slide inside each other...

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50079374

:thumbsup:

by **Leon** » Tue May 26, 2009 1:08 am

Not sure if a curtain rod will be strong enough to hold up a hatch, especially if the wind kicks up.

by **2bits** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:23 am

Thanks for the cool idea Madjack!!!

by **bravebluemice** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 12:02 pm

Sweet idea, Jack! You know those little spring loaded buttons like in patio umbrellas would be far more convenient than the R pins. Self contained. Won't get lost. That's the direction I'll go with mine.

Cheers,
BBM

by **BillZ** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 9:46 am

mallymal wrote:Maybe a cheap source of metal rod for gasless struts.... and because it's extendable, you know it's going to be two poles which slide inside each other...

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50079374

Why didn't I think of that!

I have Ikea curtain rods on my windows. I think they would be an excellent choice for gasless gas struts. The rods are very sturdy, more than you would expect from a curtain rod. I doubt they would have any trouble holding up the weight of most hatches. They also have a nice powdercoat-like finish.

by **Chef_Stan** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:43 pm

You could also use a beat up expandable fly pole. Most campers probably have one of those hanging around, and plenty strong.

by **seattlejack** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:48 pm

I used the telescoping legs from a camera tri-pod. GoodWill about $5 for three legs. They worked ok, but I had to have both locked to hold the hatch weight. Swivel brackets on the top/hatch, rubber feet for the bottom [came with the tri-pod], and velcro holdup straps.
I could hold up the hatch with one hand, unzip the velcro, drop and expand the legs,gravity, with the other.

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