30 lb vs 40lb struts

[TerrapinOverland.com]

That was the correct part number for the 40 lb struts for my 2021 Grandby:
https://www.amazon.com/Suspa-C16-15952-35-43-Prop-Strut/dp/B012HGQM7O

I confirmed with suspa that part number C16-15952 is the 40 lb version of C16-22241. I ordered a pair off of Amazon for about $50. Suspa wanted 60 bucks each.

I just raised the front roof again. And oh my gosh, is it heavy? I'm hoping the 40 lb units do the trick.

Again, I have a project M

 

[Vic Harder]

I confirmed with suspa that part number C16-15952 is the 40 lb version of C16-22241. I ordered a pair off of Amazon for about $50. Suspa wanted 60 bucks each.

I just raised the front roof again. And oh my gosh, is it heavy? I'm hoping the 40 lb units do the trick.

Again, I have a project M

Maybe a dumb question, but do you have the door open when raising the roof?

 

[Jon R]

Maybe a dumb question, but do you have the door open when raising the roof?

That’s not a dumb question at all, especially for a new owner who may not have read the manual yet.

 

[Jon R]

I confirmed with suspa that part number C16-15952 is the 40 lb version of C16-22241. I ordered a pair off of Amazon for about $50. Suspa wanted 60 bucks each.

I just raised the front roof again. And oh my gosh, is it heavy? I'm hoping the 40 lb units do the trick.

Again, I have a project M

I confirmed with suspa that part number C16-15952 is the 40 lb version of C16-22241. I ordered a pair off of Amazon for about $50. Suspa wanted 60 bucks each.

I just raised the front roof again. And oh my gosh, is it heavy? I'm hoping the 40 lb units do the trick.

Again, I have a project M

I have about 52 lbs of solar panels on my Grandby roof and 40 lb struts front and rear are about right. Because of the angle, the struts can’t help you lift the first foot or so. You need to keep the total weight on the roof as low as possible. My Grandby manual has a red caution against installing struts rated higher than 40 lbs, although some people do that. The concern is the screws attaching the end fitting for the struts to the roof working loose and tearing out.

 

[TerrapinOverland.com]

Thanks Jon R. I actually ordered a linear actuator from Amazon and was going to try and fashion a homemade interior lift kit. And yes that first foot and a half or so is barely tenable. Even past that the roof wants to come down and the struts really don't feel like they're helping much at all during the whole lift process. It's only when my leverage kicks in on hinge plastic sheets that lock into place that I feel like I'm getting some purchase on the lift process.

I haven't looked at the manual but I've been told that you can put up to 150 lb on a project M. Roof. I'm fixing to add another 50 lbs or so in the next few days.

I will definitely keep an eye on the attachment points of the struts. That didn't dawn on me until you mentioned it. Makes perfect sense.

 

[TerrapinOverland.com]

Just installed 40 lb struts on the front and it definitely made a difference. Still takes a little doing to lift it up but nowhere near as bad as it was. It also doesn't slam down like it did before. I'm going to order a set for the back as well. I haven't messed with the homemade linear actuator yet. I'm still trying to get out of North Carolina. Getting my water straight