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Thread: Sizing new bed gas struts
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02-02-2023, 04:35 PM #11
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The OP here - not knowing the actual before and after weights of the stock mattress vs the one we replaced it with, I had to guess. 120# struts were easy to find on Amazon, but going there from 40 seemed to be way too much. Found some direct replacements on line at Camping World (who I try to avoid at all costs) that were rated for 80# and got those. Easy snap in replacement. Probably should have looked for 100#, but bed is still much easier to lift, although still not one handed.
Hmm..and now I hear about the actuator.....2017 Imagine 2670MK
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(Previous: Jayco 26.5RLS Fifth, Revolution Pinbox)
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02-02-2023, 06:52 PM #12
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02-04-2023, 03:36 PM #13
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Here's a link to the actuator I used on my 2023 2600RB. They make many different sizes and most applications wil differ.l
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=12023 Imagine 2600RB (our 15th RV)
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02-07-2023, 01:45 PM #14
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What size did you end up using? A picture of this setup would be cool. And providing a link to which Amazon product you bought. What a great idea.
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02-07-2023, 02:46 PM #15
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Matt, Irene, and Ruby (our Golden Retriever)
2022 Imagine 2600RB with ProPride 3P
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02-07-2023, 03:05 PM #16
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02-07-2023, 03:08 PM #17
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I believe you would mount it closer to the hinge than the foot of the bed so while the actuator only goes up 12" the foot of the bed would go up much more than that. Sort of what I found here ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewnQ...=GregoryCarter2022 Imagine 2400BH w/ ProPride 3P hitch 1000 lb WD
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02-07-2023, 03:33 PM #18
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Hahahaha! Maybe I need to look at YouTube more often. I already engineered mine. The base of the actuator sits 7.25" from the hinge and 1.75" below the top of the rail. At full extension, that opens the bed 89% of the way.
I just need to buy the actuators and the remote!
Here is what I'm purchasing:
Qty 2 of: DC HOUSE 12 Inch 12" High Speed 14mm/s Linear Actuator Motor 1000N DC12V with Mounting Brackets https://a.co/d/4tZikJJ
Qty 1 of: DC HOUSE Linear Actuator Controller DC8-30V with Wireless Remote Motor Control Switch Kit(Battery and Actuator not Include) https://a.co/d/6tjQZpJ
Qty 1 of: BNTECHGO 16 Gauge Flexible 2 Conductor Parallel Silicone Wire Spool Red Black High Resistant 200 deg C 600V for Single Color LED Strip Extension Cable Cord,model,25ft Stranded Copper Wire https://a.co/d/g5o7qL8
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6 amp fuses and 2 inline fuse holders)
I have the requisite Wago connectors, but for those that do not have them: WAGO 221 Lever Nuts 90pc Compact Splicing Wire Connector Assortment with Case. Includes (25x) 221-2401, (25x) 221-412, (25x) 221-413, (15x) 221-415 https://a.co/d/cTllpUXMark & Mary. Full-timing across the USA (and Canada)!
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02-07-2023, 04:44 PM #19
OK, that makes sense. I didn't look at the specs that close and didn't realize it had enough torque to mount closer to the hinge. If you didn't need remote wireless control, wonder if the actuator controller is really needed. Looks like you could wire it with a DPDT switch and be fine.
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02-07-2023, 07:54 PM #20
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