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Title: Storage bay struts - 2000 Intrigue
Post by: Bstkhlm on May 21, 2015, 11:38:13 am
Yahoo Message Number: 100944 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/100944)
I apologize in advance since I am sure that has been discussed but I could not find a way to search for this information.

We need to replace the storage bay struts in our 2000 Intrigue, they have the number 4530 on them but I can't seem to see any cross reference to that number.

I got the lengths I need but what is the lift pressure supposed to be? I have heard 120 pounds but wanted to make sure. I only have one strut per bay door if that helps.

Thanks in advance.

Bob & Terry Stockholm
2000 Intrigue #1582
Title: Re: Storage bay struts - 2000 Intrigue
Post by: Dadhills on May 21, 2015, 12:18:45 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 100945 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/100945)
This may help.

http://www.asraymond.com/gas-struts.html?cid=ha-standard (http://www.asraymond.com/gas-struts.html?cid=ha-standard)

Dave

2000 Allure#30444
Title: Re: Storage bay struts - 2000 Intrigue
Post by: Tzcrews45 on May 21, 2015, 12:37:14 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 100946 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/100946)
I have replaced the gas springs on our 2000 Magna and have used the  original SPD springs (www.spdhardware.com (http://www.spdhardware.com)) and alternately Guden  (www.guden.com (http://www.guden.com)). You will need to know the  specs in order to match your existing. A typical part # on our original bay door  springs would like GSNI-2300 (+ the psi force, i.e. 90 lbs).

Good luck.

Tom &  Patty Crews
2000 Magna - 5764
2005 Honda Pilot
Title: Re: Storage bay struts - 2000 Intrigue
Post by: LarryCoughtrey on May 21, 2015, 02:39:58 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 100952 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/100952)
Ok no problem Caroline.

Larry Coughtrey
416-520-4004

On Thursday, May 21, 2015 10:38 AM, "rstockholm@... [Country-Coach-Owners]"  wrote:
Title: Re: Storage bay struts - 2000 Intrigue
Post by: Britt Pridgen on May 21, 2015, 08:53:42 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 100956 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/100956)
Length and weight are all you need to know.  Most of the time the weight is stenciled on the strut.  I'd say if you only have one strut per bay door that you would need at least 120# struts.  My 2004 Intrigue has/had two 60# struts on each.  As the originals fail, I replace them with 80# struts.

Britt

Intrigue 11836

www.cojobluegrass.com (http://www.cojobluegrass.com)
Title: Re: Storage bay struts - 2000 Intrigue
Post by: Gene on May 22, 2015, 12:03:41 am
Yahoo Message Number: 100958 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/100958)
I just ordered some thru Amazon. For the large bay doors my coach has 120# and the smaller doors use 90#. I ordered " JR Products GSNI-2300-120 Gas Spring" and they were $14.19 plus tax. These are SPD springs and they are easy to install.

Thanks,

Gene

2001 Intrigue #11292
Title: Re: Storage bay struts - 2000 Intrigue
Post by: Thomas W Insall Jr on May 22, 2015, 12:32:00 am
Yahoo Message Number: 100959 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/100959)
My 2004  42' ovation Intrigue came with one strut per  bay door.  This set up with 100 lb struts will guarantee the door to delaminate.  So I had CC add a second strut to each large bay door and the strut ratings are now 45 Lbs each.  Only the bay door under the driver  and the rear compartment that contains the fuel filters and power switch still  have a single 60 lb  strut.  TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731
Title: Re: Storage bay struts - 2000 Intrigue
Post by: Beagle39z on May 27, 2015, 01:18:02 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 101060 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/101060)
I found the perfect replacements at www. RockAuto.com (http://www.rockauto.com/)  MONROE 901269
Title: Re: Storage bay struts - 2000 Intrigue
Post by: Bstkhlm on May 27, 2015, 06:05:40 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 101062 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/101062)
thanks
Title: Re: Storage bay struts - 2000 Intrigue
Post by: Bstkhlm on May 29, 2015, 10:50:28 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 101094 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/101094)
I wanted to thank everyone for all the suggestions and comments on replacement storage bay struts.

I did find some at RVupgrades.com they are JR Products GSNI-2300-120 Gas Spring the price seemed pretty good and they shipped really fast. I got them installed today and they really make quite a difference!

Thanks

Bob Stockholm

2000 Intrigue 11075