Gas spring shock for under bed storage.

Hello All,
This is my first post as we are new owners of a 2011 NT 26RKS. So far we love it. A big step up from our 20 yo Swingline.
Anyways, has anyone tried to or has fitted a automotive gas type lifting shock, to aid in the lifting of the bed storage area?

Thanks
Wayne

I have seen this feature on a lot of SOB's, I was a little surprised to see that is was not standard on the NT. If you install one, please post pictures and parts so others can make this modification.

check out the Northtrail section. I know someone added a set with pictures.

I was able to do this. I reused some shocks from an older camper. I had to add some wooden 2x2 to have attachment points. I will try and get some pictures and figure out how to post. My point would be if I can do it anyone can. I lifted the lid as high as I wanted the lid to open and then just played with the atttachment point untill I got it set right. Too low then too high just keep changing the position till you get it correct.

irvin56 said:

check out the Northtrail section. I know someone added a set with pictures.

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Here's the link to the North Trail pictures. The thread also contains information regarding a source for the shocks and brackets.

//heartlandowners.org/showthread.ph...in-North-Trail?p=184440&highlight=#post184440