RV-10 door strut upgrade

[bomber_JB]

I have the C-1016 door strut from Vans. I'm upgrading the strut bracket from Plane Around. Should I upgrade the door strut and if so what's recommended?

Thanks

Jerry

[rvanstory]

This is what I used and am very happy with results.

Bansbach Easylift - Part # A1A1F50-100-287/600N. Costs in 2019 was $62 each. www.easylift.com

Three things I like about it:
1. Very strong! Before I installed windows and hardware, was afraid it was too strong. But after added weight of windows, door lock hardware etc... it works great.
2. It is "self dampening" to slow the opening of the door in the last few inches of lift. Be sure to install fat side up (door side), or the self dampening will not work properly.
3. Stroke length allows me to grab door while standing on the ground when door is open. A friends RV-10 has another brand, and even at 6'2" I can't reach the open door from the ground to close it (it's too high up). Mine has just enough length to open fully, but not too much that I can't grab the door to close while standing on the ground.

[lr172]

Originally Posted by rvanstory

This is what I used and am very happy with results.

Bansbach Easylift - Part # A1A1F50-100-287/600N. Costs in 2019 was $62 each. www.easylift.com

Three things I like about it:
1. Very strong! Before I installed windows and hardware, was afraid it was too strong. But after added weight of windows, door lock hardware etc... it works great.
2. It is "self dampening" to slow the opening of the door in the last few inches of lift. Be sure to install fat side up (door side), or the self dampening will not work properly.
3. Stroke length allows me to grab door while standing on the ground when door is open. A friends RV-10 has another brand, and even at 6'2" I can't reach the open door from the ground to close it (it's too high up). Mine has just enough length to open fully, but not too much that I can't grab the door to close while standing on the ground.

I used the same strut, but with the 540 or 560N version. Works well for me. Seems either works well without interior panels depending upon how strong you want it. I think they shipped me one of each (540 and 600) by mistake. One door opens with real authority and the other is a tad lazy, but works. I prefer the latter.

Larry

[bomber_JB]

Thanks for the reply and recommendations.

Jerry

[bwestfall]

I purchased a pair of the B0N0F50-100-247/XXXN in 600N gas strut and Qty 4 of the A1 M8 hinge eyes. 2016 prices were $73.50 for everything on https://store.easylift.com

600N is a bit much for doors without interior panels but they work.