How To Install Gas Strut Cabinet Supports - DIY RV Upgrade

[@USNERDOC]

In this video I installed gas cabinet lid support struts Camp Liberty. This is an excellent DIY RV upgrade project! Follow Camp Liberty on Instagram: instagram.com/Camp_Liberty/ GAS STRUTS: go.magik.ly/ml/tnfv/ GAS STRUT MOUNTS: go.magik.ly/ml/tnfz/

[@MrHatetheplayer]

even added the blooper at the end, relatable. i know this vid is 2 years old but it still convinced me that this is the way to go for overhead storage. the slow close feature is a nice touch, the wife won't slam them when i annoy her!

[@howiecarnivore]

Best installation instructions. I'm usually pretty good at figuring out instructions and diagrams, but whoever wrote this manual didn't know how to think as a regular Joe. Especially, not telling you the flexibility of measurement based on your project. I wasted so much time until I came upon your video. Took me not even 2 min to install after watching it...thank you! 👏

[@rogern5368]

One of the best videos I’ve seen on this subject ! I also added two gas shocks to my queen bed storage compartment and it’s hands free like my camper kitchen cabinet doors ! No more headaches or smashed fingers for me.

[@silversmith4]

Only video that showed me how to take off gas struts! Thx.

[@polebridgey]

"now that I know where this mount...". That's the part I wanted to see.

[@CreativoErratico]

it comes like 5 seconds after he says that...

[@blanehartleb2754]

Thank you so much for this video. The ones I got look exactly like yours. No instructions. THIS VIDEO was perfect.

[@shawnshreves1243]

In my case I didn't need the mounts. The ones that came with the struts worked fine. I followed the measurements in the instructions and at first had to move the "catch bracket" that keeps the door closed while in transit (they were on both sides, right in the way of course). After I did two, I realized I could keep the catch bracket and just mount the round mount just above it and it worked fine. I had smaller cabinets in our bedroom, just barely 8" tall, but the brackets "just fit" so it was a win all around. Thanks USNERDOC for the video!

[@USNERDOC]

Absolutely ... glad the video was helpful.

[@8andsk835]

Ur video helped me out tremendously. I bought some shocks on ebay and they didn’t come with directions. Thank u sir the measurements were spot on!

[@alexcorona]

Thank you for giving me the correct measurements, I used the ones in the Instructions provided and they would just bind. When I used your's it worked perfectly!

[@USNERDOC]

Glad I could help!

[@furnicauk9455]

Great work! We would only suggest putting the black gas struts other way round. They will last longer 🔥

[@USNERDOC]

Thank you!!

[@patriots1needed]

The little things can make such a big difference. Well done.

[@USNERDOC]

Thank you! The little things do make a big difference ... I think Beth will really like this upgrade.

[@benfuhriman9836]

bought the gas struts and the extra mounts. The struts work great, but the mounts are too big so I ended up just using the pieces that came with the struts and they worked fine. Thanks for your video. It gave me confidence to do it.

[@stephenroberts7459]

Thank you very much for posting these videos. Folk like you who are willing to make them make this whole interweb thingy a fabulous resource! Keep it up!

[@USNERDOC]

Glad you like them!

[@mvroregon1667]

Can't wait to see this in the camp!

[@USNERDOC]

I think you will love this upgrade!

[@dig2dye]

Can you please tell me how to determine the actual length of the strut for it to open just like yours, at 90 degrees?

[@undergroundchuckeytennesse2526]

Thanks for the video... actually using this method to mount a chalk board over the space where our micro wave used to be before we remodeled our kitchen and mounted new microwave over our stove. Being a long time travel trailer owner I am thinking you must have taken some towels out of cabinet that kept your glasses from bouncing around and breaking while in transit. Thanks for video it sure helped.

[@wyattoneable]

100% better when the doors are supported. (The manufacture needs to watch this video). :)

[@USNERDOC]

Thanks for watching buddy! The manufacture has watched and asked for links.

[@WanderingBeast]

Nice touch, cant wait to be that far on my van build. Just finishing the wall panels at the moment

[@USNERDOC]

Looking forward to how your van build turns out. Thanks for watching buddy!

[@chrisb-hampsteadmd.9059]

Nice job! Looks like you have an Airstream... we do too and the overhead cabinet in the bathroom will soon be upgraded based on your video. Another thing we did was install 6X9" mirror sheets (plastic lightweight with self-adhesive backing) on the inside of our overhead kitchen and bath cabinets for shorter folks to see what's in the cabinet.

[@rzaba000]

Came here to learn how to remove the struts from the balls. Was not disappointed.

[@rogern5368]

This great ! Been looking for a way to fix my camper doors from having to hold them open while working in the kitchen...... Thanks for the video. !

[@ttullo216]

Thanks for the video. I had this exact issue with cabinets on my credenza.

[@rameshrajamohan6383]

Loved the instructions. I really needed that. Thanks a lot.

[@USNERDOC]

You're welcome!

[@RickyG225]

Excellent video here. Thanks!

[@USNERDOC]

Thanks!

[@christopherzimmer]

Phenomenal job, David- thank you. If you happen to think of a way to fix the strut in place for a straight linear (vertical) motion, could you please let me know? I’m sure it’s obvious to everyone but me! Thanks again!

[@gregandlinellwood1601]

It is a lot easier to center drill those holes with a Vix bit. Check them out.

[@sunoklee4171]

I do have same type of upper cabinet door system And bought Gas Struts and not sure where I should install thevhooks come together bwith struds like yours. You said 2 3/4: and 1/2 inches. My cabinet door is 89cm wide,22cm Height.

[@spellmadam2947]

Adding to the honey do list. Thanks

[@USNERDOC]

+Spell Madam - Love ❤️ that!!

[@beachbum200009]

Great help to me!!! Thank you!!!

[@nesbittjohn]

My overhead cabinet drawers are not as tall. Is there any way to know for sure what length strut to buy?

[@maxximumb]

Nice video. Thanks.

[@USNERDOC]

Glad you liked it!

[@sifu7052]

Thanks for the video

[@USNERDOC]

No problem ... thanks for watching!

[@278mrcello]

I purchased a gas lift support from Amazon and it won’t go up and down. How do you make it release?

[@clayjohnson9498]

Definitely supported really nice. Prayers up

[@USNERDOC]

Thanks buddy!

[@marilyngatson2289]

What is the measurements please the struts? Thanks

[@asderven]

Great video. I had a question. I want to open the door of a battery box, so the door opens upward and is perpendicular to the floor, parallel to the wall. I will be using a piano hinge for the top. Would I need the grey hinges that you had, or would the piano hinges and these gas struts suffice in keeping the door open?

[@USNERDOC]

Piano hinge and struts should be the perfect solution.

[@asderven]

@@USNERDOC thank you

[@rchopp]

Nicely done, great idea..

[@USNERDOC]

Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate the kind words and support. 👍🏻

[@SteveH-TN]

Thanks for sharing

[@sunoklee4171]

My cabinet door is 80cm wide 22cm H ,sane type ofvyour cabinet door. In this case what is position of the hooks to install ?

[@sunoklee4171]

Oops, so many typo mistakes.

[@ScotWalt858]

Looking good!

[@USNERDOC]

Thank you!

[@rangerider51]

Does it make a difference what size gas struts you get because I’m building cabinets that are 16” high? Thanks for any information.

[@USNERDOC]

Size does matter in this case! You want to pick a strut that is sized for the weight of your cabinet door. Most strut companies have guidelines to help with your selection.

[@ruthperrotta4685]

Do they stay closed when on the road or do we need something else to help keep them closed? Great video!

[@USNERDOC]

Great question! Yes the cabinet doors stay closed while on the road. We have never had the doors open and spill contents while traveling. I think the struts have been helpful for that as well.

[@alexcorona]

I had an issue of my door opening, these gas struts fixed that issue completely!

[@baigalbanzragch5373]

thankis bro

[@spiritwings4592]

I used to install these every day. The screws that came with the secondary mount are more than sufficient. #8 pan head screw.

[@USNERDOC]

Thanks!

[@bobketcheson3350]

This is a VERY helpful video! Just one question though...I need to install the gas struts exactly for the reason you mentioned. However, I don't think that my cabinet edges are solid wood like yours; Likely some kind of composite (Keystone trailer). Any suggestions for this issue? Thanks in advance!

[@USNERDOC]

You might want to consider adding some reenforcement material behind your cabinet frames for support. The struts were a huge improvement for us.

[@huntereakright8988]

even the editing was funny bang uP job

[@JamieE76]

Good idea!

[@USNERDOC]

Thank you!

[@everydaypatriot1083]

Perfect how-to video, only lacking a "Dad Joke." ;)

[@USNERDOC]

Love that comment! Thanks for watching.

[@BrendenMulhern]

OK newbie question but I got some gas struts and I tried to push it closed like he was doing and they wouldn’t collapse at all am I doing something wrong is there a release pin or something I need to do anybody to help me out quickly would be awesome

[@lilwolfandsabavantura]

how do you determine the length of the strut you need

[@USNERDOC]

I followed the online instructions.

[@lucklassen]

Hi, great video. Thanks for sharing. Just curious about the strenght of the struts you had for those smaller doors. You installed 100n force? Isn't that really stiff? I just purchased some 50N struts for some kitchen cabinet doors (lifting upwards) and the strut is so stiff, I can't imagine how much force you would need to push the door down again to close it? I'm sure there is something I don't quite understand here...

[@USNERDOC]

The struts work perfectly. Very little force to open and close the cabinet doors and the doors stay open without difficulty.

[@alexcorona]

I installed a pair of 100n(s) on a single door and I have no issue opening/closing.

[@brandonsaunders3871]

So… I have recently purchased 100 N gas struts for my kitchen cabinets. The amount of force needed to compress one of these struts is fairly high. What am I doing wrong?

[@hinckleypoland]

Fancy!!!!!

[@USNERDOC]

Anything for Beth ... you know the drill!

[@bhaviktrivedi6735]

1:33 in my 150 N gas springs , these triangle part with 2 screws bent down, what is the reason?

[@biologistjim4905]

Sheet metal screws? Was that because there was sufficient purchase in hard wood?

[@USNERDOC]

Great question! I just like using pan head sheet metal screws ... personal choice. I for sure could have used a round head wood screw. I just like the flat pan head for most applications. Thanks for watching!

[@cubul32]

What's your take on 1 vs 2 struts? I'm building something with horizontal doors (vs your vertical) and they're a bit heavier (say 20 x 30 inch 5/8 baltic birch with 4 inch of latex foam on top, so a few lbs extra). The hinges are strong, just not sure if the strut won't introduce some weird torque.

[@USNERDOC]

I think it really depends on the weight of the door and the lift capacity of the strut. You might benefit from two struts.

[@alexcorona]

I would Install 2 just because amazon has them really cheap, $6 for a pair. I have (2)100n on a 2x3' 5/8: solid mahogany desk door. It holds very well...... and that thing is HEAVY.

[@Magnus_E]

hahahah lovely video,...

[@samzam4287]

Pain in the back side to install these gas spring hinges.

[@USNERDOC]

Sorry to hear that. I thought the install went well. I had no issues or difficulties.

[@spiritwings4592]

These are easy to install.

[@Learn2SingInEnglish]

How do you measure where to mount it😭😭

[@cbates3716]

were you really up at 2.15 am doing this ? :)

[@jcshort31]

I noticed that also looked dark out the windows

[@USNERDOC]

Sharp eye my friend! No it wasn't 2:15 am ... need to change the battery ;-) It was "dark outside" because I was doing this in our storage unit.

[@USNERDOC]

It was "dark outside" because I was doing this in our storage unit. Thanks for watching!

[@rickfolwarkow6401]

You need some better lighting, great video none the less.

[@froilanalegre342]

👍🏻

[@dougharder6258]

You could have turned the strut over and then there is no need for other hardware!

[@USNERDOC]

Thanks!

[@shannanschisler9577]

I'm sure you can do it too. Just look for Stodoys plans.