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Hi Michiel
Yes that sounds a good idea. I would assume that the more force the strut can exert, the less likely it’s a problem in wind
I see on the website the struts range from low to really high forces so one strut I was looking at was capable of lifting 140 kg and some a lot more. The roof being 60kG as you say.
Good choice available.
Your idea is a sensible precaution
Cheers
Bob

Hi Bob,

I'll try to dig up the receipt of the ones I bought.

Michiel

That would be great Michiel
Cheers

There is a word of caution though...

The roof shell needs to be in reasonable good condition. When the roof is down, the struts will try to pusch the roof sideways. I had a crack in mine on the right hand rear corner and the strut cracked it open even further. So I had to get that repaired first. So be aware of that and be careful. But once you have all balanced out it works just fine...

When the time comes to fully refurb the roof etc, I'll make a metal frame around the edges all around to strengthening the whole roof shell so the struts can't push it apart anymore. But for now this setup works ok.



Michiel

Ok Michiel that’s interesting
It would be good to see your mods when done
Cheers

It would be good also to understand how to fit a new roof canvas at some point. I like my original canvas but I fear time has taken its toll
Cheers

I have got the original fitting instructions from Dormobile. A friend of mine has bought a new roof from them a little while ago and I have scanned in the instructions. They are not the best I have to add, but it gives you a good starting point. I'm sure there are on this forum who have done this before who can give further advice and tips and tricks.
PM me your email address and I'll send it to you.

Michiel

Hi all

My 1971 Dormobile has a different arrangement at the top of the stays. There are three slots for the top mount, to allow for the stiffing of the canopy in winter. All later roofs should have this arrangement.

Cheers Mick

If you fasten them altogether with the strut flat and pointing towards the hinges with the springs slack, there should be enough twang in them when you fasten them to the roof, to assist lifting and needing a little pressure to close the roof.