Expert Answers about Gas Struts

• What Purpose Do the Solera Gas Struts for Awnings Serve
• The purpose of the Solera Gas Strut # LC260282 is to add strength and support to your awning arms (they support the arms, not the fabric). They have proven to provide long term durability and help to keep your awning extending and retracting smoothly. The Solera Gas Strut # LC260282 works with pitched awning arms while the Solera Gas Strut # LC280343 works with short/flat awnings.
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• Does DeeZee Trailer Tongue Toolbox Has a Gas Strut to Assist Lifting the Lid
• As you can see by the photo I obtained from DeeZee, the Trailer Tongue Toolbox, part # DZ91716 does indeed feature a gas strut on the lid to ease opening the lid.
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• Options For Replacing Yakima Load Ranger 17 Cargo Box
• I checked directly with Yakima for you, and the struts for the Yakima Load Ranger 17 cargo box have been discontinued for some time, and there isn't any replacement we know is compatible with this cargo box. The best option we can offer is a replacement cargo box, which I know isn't the news you were wanting to hear but is the best alternative if your cargo box is no longer something you can use. Yakima is a great brand and you can replace the Load Ranger 17 with another Yakima box with...
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