REPLACING A BAD RV AWNING GAS STRUT // GRAND DESIGN RV

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@jbenn118 11 ай бұрын

It's interesting seeing this video. Our 2022 2600RB awning stopped staying up after about 4 months. When I messaged GD support asking for two new struts, they insisted that the struts weren't the problem and I just needed to make the tension bolts much tighter on both sides. I was also told that the awning supplier said the same thing. Yes, after I've torqued the hell out of the tension bolts on both sides, both sides stay up, but I'm certain that this is only treating the symptom, not the root problem. Of course, I'm now out of warranty, so I'll need to change the struts on my dime. Thanks for the video.

@OverTheHillAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Hi Jim, that is right you need to make sure your tension bolts are tight. The washers on the inside wear out. Gas struts go bad in hot weather and cold. My other side was fine. Hope this helps. Safe travels! Stan and Rhonda❤️🙏🏼

@michaelpetersen5348 2 ай бұрын

Exactly the same with my 2600RB. Just tightening the tension bolt solved the problem after I replaced the strut and it still sagged. Thanks for the video though.

@robertdoyen5434 11 ай бұрын

It’s always feels good when you’re able to fix something yourself. Saving money is a bonus. I in joy teaching my kids (2 boy 1 girl ) how to fix things on the farm. Thanks From Wisconsin PS great camera 🎥 work Ronda😊

@OverTheHillAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Hi Bob, what kids lack today is exactly that. They don’t know how to fix things. Thank you for joining us. Stan and Rhonda 🙏🏼❤️

@robertdoyen5434 11 ай бұрын

@@OverTheHillAdventures 😊

@bobanddangsjourney 11 ай бұрын

Love watching your how-to's, since we have the same trailer! Our's has not failed yet but I know where to look when it does :). Great job on this!

@OverTheHillAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Hi Guys, caught by surprise. Just a little research to get the right part. Some of this stuff is so easy to do. Thank you for joining us. See you soon! Stan and Rhonda❤️🙏🏼

@dglass7141 4 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I need. I have a 2021 Imagine. The connector at the end of piston which is made of aluminum that attaches to the awning frame broke in pieces. The strut is still good. Lippert says I will need a new strut since those ends come with it. I only needed the piston end. Buy the time I manufacture that part I may as well order the whole thing, which is what I'll do. Thanks for the video and link to Amazon 😄 You saved me a headache 👍🤟

@OverTheHillAdventures 4 ай бұрын

I’m glad we can help! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼

@bettyjorodgers8552 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Do it yourself and do it right. Blessings

@OverTheHillAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Betty Jo just one of my extra how to videos. We like to put them out every once in a while to hopefully help folks save money. Blessings, Stan and Rhonda❤️🙏🏼

@johnlagrega4435 11 ай бұрын

Gotta say I love that garage 😎👌🏼

@OverTheHillAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Hi John, thank you! We are blessed to have it. Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼

@robertcolpitts4534 11 ай бұрын

Nice job! I suspect my own gas lift tubes may need replacing as well.

@OverTheHillAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Hi Bob, if you have a pitch arm make sure it’s tight. If that doesn’t work then it’s definitely your gas strut. I was shocked to find out the dealer is charging over $200.00 an hour for labor. Blessings, Stan and Rhonda❤️🙏🏼

@robertcolpitts4534 11 ай бұрын

Yes, they do that! We have to take ours in this year to repair/replace the A/C and heater. They'll need to check and replace some of the suspension. We only use it a few times a year, and it's 9 years old. It's still solid, though, and tows like a dream. Safe travels and God bless y'all!

@joew5760 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. However, the pushnuts come really easy off if you tap the bolt from that side with a hammer, drives the bolt over and hence the nuts off. Did not want to lose them so I did not drive the bolt through but pushed it back and then it was easy to pry the nuts off. Back on was easy with a 3/8 socket but I used a screw clamp to push them right back on. Was able to reuse all three push nuts.

@OverTheHillAdventures Ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip! Stan

@lorieg53 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks. FYI Blue Dog or Blue Compass now there labor rate is 210.00 an hour😮

@OverTheHillAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Hi Lorie and Jeff, thank you for joining us! I can’t believe it’s that much. It would take a month to get your rig back! DIY all the way!

@lorieg53 11 ай бұрын

@@OverTheHillAdventures have you DIY the rubber gasket o. The bottom of the slide out yet?

@steveedwards4635 4 ай бұрын

I spent the better part of the day attempting this repair on my 2022 Highland Ridge Silverstar 376FBH following your video. All was well until it was time to attach the new strut (PN 260282) to the top arm (4:42 in your video). Even with the awning fully extended as instructed, the fully extended strut is simply too long to reach the top bolt. What am I doing wrong? Is there a workaround? Thanks for your video and encouragement!

@OverTheHillAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, my only guess is have you tried lift the awning up higher at the end. It should be very simple. Did you replace the gas strut with exact one you had in there? The old strut and the new strut should be exactly the same. If all that has been checked the left awning at the rollup end.

@steveedwards4635 4 ай бұрын

@@OverTheHillAdventures Yep, I was lifting the awning up higher at the end instead of how you did it at 3:20 in your video! I took your advice and bought the OEM part 260282. Unfortunately, the sag persists!😔

@OverTheHillAdventures 4 ай бұрын

@@steveedwards4635Steve tighten the center bolt. Make sure the washer hasn’t worn down.

@OverTheHillAdventures 4 ай бұрын

The elbow nut.

@Markhamsonthemove 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! Wish we would have had the garage to hold it up. I used a wife instead 😂.

@OverTheHillAdventures 4 ай бұрын

@@Markhamsonthemove yes sir! All means necessary! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

@timf6916 11 ай бұрын

Good job, I just talk to the Dealership that I got my RV from hehehe they charge $205.00 a hour now. You just saved $410.00 Dollars. Ronda now you have some spending money.

@OverTheHillAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Hey Tim, goes to show you how much I know. I can’t believe the hourly rate is so high. Thank you so much for your input. Blessings, Stan and Rhonda❤️🙏🏼

@greghall9006 7 ай бұрын

If you own an RV, you better know how to fix some things on it, unless you’re rich. I’m on a budget and I replaced both of my awning gas struts in 30 mins. I figured I saved 4 to 5 hundred dollars over a mobile tech. My new struts came with new push nuts.

@OverTheHillAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Hi Greg, I would absolutely agree with that! Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️