R-pod Owners Forum : rpod 179 bed struts with 10" lucid mattress http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : rpod 179 bed struts with 10" lucid mattress Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 12:42:21 +0000 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:38:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10949 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ rpod 179 bed struts with 10" lucid mattress : Nice, but over $400 for two of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10949&PID=102450#102450 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 27 Nov 2017 at 12:38pm

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.
]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:38:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10949&PID=102450#102450 rpod 179 bed struts with 10" lucid mattress : I plan on using 2-12 volt linear... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10949&PID=102449#102449 Author: NAP1947
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Posted: 27 Nov 2017 at 11:53am

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.
https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/12v-dc-8-in-stroke-110-lb-linear-actuator/A-p8272536e


]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:53:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10949&PID=102449#102449 rpod 179 bed struts with 10" lucid mattress : You'll want to go at least... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10949&PID=102445#102445 Author: TheBum
Subject: 10949
Posted: 27 Nov 2017 at 10:49am

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.]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2017 10:49:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10949&PID=102445#102445 rpod 179 bed struts with 10" lucid mattress : I upgraded mattress to a 10"... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10949&PID=102399#102399 Author: garyd
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Posted: 25 Nov 2017 at 11:54am

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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