Replacing RV Bed Gas Struts

[@timlist4173]

Good job Jerry. Helpful tip. Most would not think of the struts after replacing the mattress.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks Tim.

[@claudius622]

Wow I have the same issue and never thought about replacing those shock absorber. What a great and easy fix. Thank you Gerry !

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks for watching.

[@jgriff19861947]

Hidden item are all way easy to forget thanks for the reminder. Many times, as I get older a simple job becomes a big, long problem.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks Harvey.

[@kathyblick210]

Thank you, Jerry....very much! We also bought a new mattress after a weekend on the mattress (if you can call it that) when we purchased our fifth wheel. Didn't think about replacing the struts because we assumed we didn't have any since it was so hard to lift with the new mattress. Went under the bed to measure for new struts and viola! there they were - 60 lbs. We called the mfg and asked for advice and purchased 100 lb struts. After watching your video, it took all of 5 minutes (or less) to get the job done. Now I can lift the bed without calling for assistance and it stays up! Again, thank you so much!! Glad we chose your video to watch!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Yeah. That’s awesome. So glad you found us and we could help. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas.

[@hcooper4999]

perfect timing for this video. We added a foam topper to out bed and not have a super hard time getting to the storage. This is on my to do list when we open up the trailer in the spring. Thanks for continuing to share your knowledge.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks

[@donaldakelly9732]

My first inquiry hit brought this video which addressed exactly my situation. I just replaced a manufacturer RV mattress with a Brooklyn Bedding mattress. Now the OEM lift struts under the mattress won't hold the weight of the new mattress. Now the plan now is to order replacement struts exactly same as shown in video.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Easy install and works great.

[@kencooper5201]

Thanks Jerry, just traded for a newer Montana and we use a Brooklyn mattress also. So I'll be looking at the struts for added support. Great video at the right time.👍

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks Ken.

[@randydolff170]

Good morning Jerry , Big Ben 🇨🇦🐴🙂 ,i think your thinking wrong ...I took a 2×2 piece of wood and glued and air nailed across rear part of bottom compartment ,then took out a few screws out of end panel and made a handle and made it like a tongue and groove hinge on one side handle on other end and put a 2×4 to hold up back board 1/2 " and remove and install rear panel easily.. works great no more breaking back to get under bed. 👍🐴🙂🇨🇦 fans.

[@monicachristopher8615]

Thanks for the tip on leaving on the clips on the new struts🙌. Great video.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks for watching.

[@thousel9325]

Thank you..was arguing with one strut. This helped 😁

[@iLoveRVlife]

Glad we were able to help.

[@mikenrarsomadigan3662]

Our bed is a stinker to raise too, after we added a larger mattress .The shocks are further toward the pillows, we have more space than yours. I was unsure as to what weight struts i was to use. I believe it has been settled with your Vid. Thank you. And you made me laff with your narrative.. cheers Dog

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks. Glad I could help and brighten your day.

[@dhillman7522]

Another tip, if the strut will not collapse put it in the refrigerator for a few minutes. The gas will shrink and wallah it will collapse very easily. Also some of those only operate properly in one position and they should be marked because of the oil flow.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks.

[@claramunk7410]

How do I know if it has to be in one position ~ we r in the middle of this task ~ replaced one side & it won’t collapse ~ I’m hesitant on moving forward

[@dhillman7522]

@@claramunk7410 "Shaft down" is the preferred orientation for mounting a Lift Support. An optimum design would permit the support to be oriented shaft down through its entire actuation. If this is not possible then try to install so that the shaft is pointing downward in the Closed Position. This was from a manufacturer.

[@dhillman7522]

@@claramunk7410 also keep in mind if it is too hot it won't collapse.

[@claramunk7410]

@@dhillman7522 well heck fore 🔥 ~ I’m in the vegas area so yup it’s hot here ~ we finished it ~ the bed came down with the bed weight on it ~ we’re done ~ thanks

[@tonywilliams358]

O had to do the same to mine after changing out the mattress. Great info video thanks.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks

[@mikendebbie]

I need to go to 150 lbs struts also…thanks for the video.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Glad you found the video helpful.

[@sanddollar-ray9125]

Thank you God Bless

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks Ray

[@tommcl386]

I found the clips kind of slide off. Also new ones only had to push on, clips don't have to remove. I tried a couple different pound struts before I found the correct one. In the part number there is a "-60" that is the amount of pounds lift. Easy peasy replacement.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks

[@claramunk7410]

We r replacing r also replacing ours , BUT once we put them on the hydronic are won’t close ~ what did I do wrong

[@iLoveRVlife]

Is this with the mattress in place? The weight is needed. If so, the struts used may be to strong.