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Quickuc
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Feb 25, 2024

Just bought a 2022 Invicta 33hb as is!

I'm pretty sure the gas struts are shot on the main awning,  My question is where do I get original gas struts? Thanks

  • You can buy gas struts on Amazon or many automotive stores.  They are sold by length and “force” rating. The length should be pretty simple. The force is probably stamped on the original, if not, it is simply the weight of the awning divided by 2 (assuming you have two struts holding the awning up). The force can be more or less if the strut is mounted in an unusual position so it is best to get the rating off the original. If that is not possible, google gas struts and there is a plethora of information on the force rating and how to determine it.

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