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garyd 
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Joined: 09 Oct 2017 Location: broomfield co Online Status: Offline Posts: 38 |
 Calendar Event: rpod 179 bed struts with 10" lucid mattressPosted: 25 Nov 2017 at 11:54am |
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I upgraded mattress to a 10" lucid gel foam mattress which weights 75lbs. I want to add (2) gas struts so I can get to the water pump easy.
Has anyone done this modification with this mattress on a 179? I need to know if I need 80# or 100# struts. What is the highest these struts can lift? Did you replace the plywood bootom for greater strength?
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TheBum
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Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2017 at 10:49am |
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You'll want to go at least 100#, possibly more. We have not done the mod, but I'm basing this on posts I've read and the recommendations on the HatchLift website.
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NAP1947
Groupie 
Joined: 14 Aug 2017 Location: Ottawa, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 72 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2017 at 11:53am |
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I plan on using 2-12 volt linear actuators to lift the bed (its an age thing) plus replace the OEM mattress with an 8” foam type for comfort and to save weight. These are from Princess Auto similar to Harbor Freight.
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Susan and Norm
2016 Venza, V6 factory tow 2018 RP179 |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2017 at 12:38pm |
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Nice, but over $400 for two of them? I would think that gas spring shock struts would do the job and save you a lot of money. Here's one example:
eBay Gas Spring Shock. This one comes as a kit: Hatchlift BLK-STD Standard Bedlift Kit (for RV). See chart for correct sizing. You may need the small one instead. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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rpod 179 bed struts with 10" lucid mattress - Event Date: 25 Nov 2017 - 12 Dec 2017