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Off_Pavement
Explorer II
May 29, 2020

Exterior Entry Door Strut attachment Ideas Please?

My small class C's entry door must stop at 90 degrees due to the awning arms location. When built, a gas strut was used as the door stop with mounting hardware on the coach exterior, and an odd angle...
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fj12ryder
Explorer III
May 29, 2020
Just wondering if you really need a gas strut to open the door? If not then all you really need is a stop, and a latch to hold the door open. Maybe look at that type of system rather than something attached directly to the (weak) door.

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