hatch struts

[clyst]

Hi all

I'v broken a hatch strut . Its the type where a bar slides into a tube and is locked in position but a "clamp" nut. they were popular in the late 70s and 80s . I'v search the net but no one seems to make/ sell 'em anymore . (only gas/spring struts seem to be available these days) . Any Idea chaps ?

Cheers

 

[pvb]

See here for starters.

 

[Searush]

I replaced mine a little while ago, I don't remember where from, but it was one of the big chandlery mail order co's.

My comment is that I wouldn't bother if I were you. The gripping method is a tube of spring metal with a split down the side that fits around the rod & grips both it & the outer tube (in theory). However the new one wasn't that springy & has to be adjusted most seasons & I have now resorted to using a short length of batten to hold the hatch part open now.

Get a car style gas/hydraulic replacement, it should be FAR better.

 

[cobolt]

You could try one of these?

http://www.lewmar.com/products.asp?id=7935&type=134&channel=1

I AM affiliated to Lewmar btw, but propose this in the spirit of being helpful. I hope that's acceptable!

 

[Csail]

go to a caravan shop.

 

[lenseman]

. . . . . gas/spring struts seem to be available these days) . Any Idea chaps ?

A quick photograph might be useful. I know I have that 'type' of hatch strut and have no idea where to obtain a replacement but without a picture you are going to get about 367 different suggestions none of which might be suitable.

 

[pvb]

The link I posted was for this type, which fits the description the OP gave...

 

[Searush]

The link I posted was for this type, which fits the description the OP gave...

Ahhh, that has a turn-screw for tensioning it - much better than the internal spring clip mine has.