Recommended RV Entry Door Gas Strut For A Thor Class C Motorhome

Updated 07/22/2024 | Published 10/03/2021

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Gas Shock - 10 lb Force - 20" Extended, 11.41" Compressed - Black Nitride

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$25.90

Gas Shock - 20 lb Force - 20" Extended, 11.41" Compressed - Black Nitride

(470)

$26.46

Question:

I cant find any markings on existing strut about what pressure is. Its a light RV door on a Thor Class C motorhome. Ant idea hat pressure I should get? Thanks

asked by: Richard G

Expert Reply:

A typical RV entry door gas strut ranges from 10-20lbs in pressure. We carry both a 10lbs # 372-5300-10 and 20lbs # 372-5300-20 that you can use. Really it just comes down to preference and the climate. If you're in a windy climate going heavier will help prevent the door from flying open/closed in the wind.

expert reply by: Kevin C

Claude P.

6/28/2024

I ordered the gas shock 372-5300-20 It looked perfect after I installed it but the door would not close since the ends of the shock are too large and there is not enough space under the door. I tried to cut the plastic of the end but there is no metal under it's all plastic press fitted ( not like the original one). So I basically cut the end (oups). Do you have an equivalent with smaller snap-on ends that would fit better under the door. Thank you. Claude

Kevin C.

6/29/2024

@ClaudeP Do you still have the old shocks? You can just unscrew the ones on the # 372-5300-20 and thread on the ones from the previous shocks. If not, let me know and I can look for a smaller replacement.

Claude P.

6/30/2024

@KevinC Hi Kevin, If you could find me a smaller replacement that would be great. Same length as the 372-5300-20 but with smaller ends so it goes under my door. If you have one for me please let me know the dimension of the end so I can compare please. Thanks in advance Claude

Kevin C.

7/22/2024

@ClaudeP I've been looking through our stock and haven't found one with a smaller head to work, but I did run into another question were someone else has been searching for the same style gas strut on another Thor motorhome. Since it seems like they used a specific brand for their struts I recommend reaching out to Thor to see who their provider was so you can get the correct replacement.