I had a BIG gust of wind that pulled me out the coach door. Landed on my feet still holding the door bar that I had added, broke the snubber/air spring. Ending up installing a door latch and a bumper so the door wouldn’t hit the camera. I believe it’s a lot better set up then the air spring, and looks better. Plus the door doesn’t spring back and forth in the wind when open with just the screen door closed.
We have gone to a completely new door system now on the 5 series and up. gas strut at all.
It is too heavy for the sprinter...but I actually don't hear many issues with the Sprinter, it seems to always be the 5 and the M2...not sure why that is???
They are working on a lighter version for the Sprinter...but not sure it will ever be light enough.
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We have gone to a completely new door system now on the 5 series and up. gas strut at all.
It is too heavy for the sprinter...but I actually don't hear many issues with the Sprinter, it seems to always be the 5 and the M2...not sure why that is???
They are working on a lighter version for the Sprinter...but not sure it will ever be light enough.
I love the way my door works without any strut, just the interference fit of the hinges.
__________________ 2008 Dynaquest 340xl
Bill and Carol
Retired mechanic
US Army Veteran 🇺🇸
Previous coach 2017 Isata 3RW
Also,3 Diesel pushers, 1Bvan, 2 class Cs
Since our strut finally let loose, and then we managed to break a replacement in less than a month (when it rains it pours) ... we've since realized how nice the door works with no strut at all.
Now bear in mind I will not accept warranty claims if you leave the door open with no strut and it slams open or shut. This mod requires a certain level of responsibility on your part. I like to call it "one had on the door under any and all circumstances"
The door strut is the weak link. Mine broke too. I would rather have the cheap strut break instead of the mounting posts or internal components. Agree though, house/car don't rip struts off in moderate winds. Glad Dynamax is using beefier doors though. Seems like an area where most would prefer a more solid component given it's use. Mine requires you slam the door to get the latch to catch. Can't imagine that is good either. It is better than other brand doors though.
2008 Dynaquest 340xl
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