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Miss Jo bought one of those mattress "toppers" made of the knockoff temperpedic foam. Darn thing is quite heavy and may weigh 40 pounds or so. Now I have to hold up the bed for her everytime she wants more knitting yard or beading supplies.
In an earlier thread Bryan talked about changing from 75# to 100# gas struts to accomodate the king sized bed. Will 100# struts handle my additional 40 or 50# topper or do I need to get even larger struts? And last, where does one buy beefier struts?
OK now, no Viagra jokes.
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11-13-2008, 01:58 AM
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Miss Jo bought one of those mattress "toppers" made of the knockoff temperpedic foam. Darn thing is quite heavy and may weigh 40 pounds or so. Now I have to hold up the bed for her everytime she wants more knitting yard or beading supplies.
In an earlier thread Bryan talked about changing from 75# to 100# gas struts to accomodate the king sized bed. Will 100# struts handle my additional 40 or 50# topper or do I need to get even larger struts? And last, where does one buy beefier struts?
OK now, no Viagra jokes.
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The Wagon, Excel L36CLO, Overkill, Volvo 610, Venture Out, Cudjoe Key, FL
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11-13-2008, 04:54 AM
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Virgil, go to www.mobilemart.com and check out their inventory. They have the 100lb gas props in stock for under $20. These folks have a HUGE inventory of RV/Mobile Home parts, they fill most of the orders for Amazon.com! If you don't see what you need on the web give them a call at 918 682-3999, ask for Karen or Shiloah.
Good luck,
Lloyd
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11-13-2008, 04:55 AM
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You sure we can't make jokes. I mean you did open the door for us. 
I would say go to an auto parts store and look for struts for big 1 ton trucks or there are several places on the web where you can order some gas struts for your application. (Redwing1 posted before I did, that would be a good site.)
Oh and the Tuesday, Another "Work" Day post, I think you nailed it.
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11-13-2008, 05:36 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by redwing1:
Virgil, go to www.mobilemart.com and check out their inventory. They have the 100lb gas props in stock for under $20. These folks have a HUGE inventory of RV/Mobile Home parts, they fill most of the orders for Amazon.com! If you don't see what you need on the web give them a call at 918 682-3999, ask for Karen or Shiloah.
Good luck,
Lloyd </div></BLOCKQUOTE>What category do you find them under? I looked and can't find them.
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11-13-2008, 07:38 AM
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Rick, type in gas prop in the search box upper left corner of their home page and it will bring it up. If that doesn't work give them a call, really nice folks. I deal with them almost daily in my work, we have a lot of mobile homes here on the base (money pits) but better than tents!
Good luck.
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11-13-2008, 08:21 AM
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Lloyd,
I called them and ordered 2 100lb "props" for $13.10 each plus shipping.
Thank you very much for your help.
Larry, thanks. Wording is critical.
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11-13-2008, 10:34 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by redwing1:
Rick, type in gas prop in the search box upper left corner of their home page and it will bring it up. If that doesn't work give them a call, really nice folks. I deal with them almost daily in my work, we have a lot of mobile homes here on the base (money pits) but better than tents!
Good luck.
Thank You. How about a source for lower strut brackets? I don't see any on their website.
Lloyd </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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11-13-2008, 03:34 PM
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Rick, I may be back in their store tomorrow, if so I'll ask about the brackets, perhaps they just call them something else!
LM
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11-13-2008, 04:06 PM
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Virg,
When you get the struts installed...please let us know how they work.
Our 75# struts have always been on the edge....barely will hold up the bed. Now that they are older...and it colder here in Portland...they be let the bed fall like a Bama jelly glass on the kitchen floor and Virg I know you know all about that...you southern boy you!
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11-13-2008, 04:59 PM
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Jelly glasses were for orange juice. Mason and Ball quarts were for ice tea when I was living at home. Actually, I still enjoy drinking my tea from a mason jar. Seems to taste better.
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11-13-2008, 05:02 PM
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Ya'll really is from the south!! 
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11-13-2008, 05:22 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MakinSmoke:
...Mason and Ball quarts were for ice tea when I was living at home. Actually, I still enjoy drinking my tea from a mason jar. Seems to taste better. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>mmmmm-reminds me of my visits to my Grandma's farm in Arkansas...and some very fond memories...(shhhhhh...yeah - I know...we are   )
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11-14-2008, 04:47 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by redwing1:
Rick, I may be back in their store tomorrow, if so I'll ask about the brackets, perhaps they just call them something else!
LM </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Thanks
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