For pics of what he's talking about, here's what I did a couple years ago:
https://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/maintenance/20230111_Lift_Struts/
He said not to order this part number and that they were too short, but
in my install they
were perfect. All door stuff is original per plans for mine. They do
much better than the
original ones. Make sure you install them in the proper orientation.
Tim
On 5/22/2025 8:46 PM, Doc wrote:
>
> Van"s original RV 10 door struts (C-1016) as you all know are about
> worthless. An excellent, much stronger, cushioned stop, gas-spring
> strut to replace them is Bansbauch EasyLift (store.easylift.com), part
> # B0B0F50-100-247-600N (SKU: 1AF041-006. Do NOT order part #
> A1A1F50-100-287-600N which is readily available by part # on line.
> They are too short. You will also have to order Hinge Ends (B1 M8)
> for the B0B0F50 strut (2 per strut) to make them the right length. You
> will have to call Bansbauch 800-225-4496 or 321-253-1999 to get a
> price on the B0B0F50 strut as it is not printed automatically on their
> web site. Talk to Danny Jackson and he will email (send) you the
> price. The Ends' price is listed on the web site. As of today,$40.94
> for the strut and $4.40 each End. Sure beats Van's $41.89 for C-1016
> strut and $140.69 for the Heavy Duty C-1016HD strut. Carroll Verhage
> #41087 and #41862 N123CV and N784DC
>
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