Gas Struts/Hymer

Justjack

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We had to have the gas struts replaced while we were in France last year but have found that the gas has leaked out, making it difficult to operate the bed mechanism. Does anyone know if these can be "successfully" refilled and, if so, is there anywhere in the North East that would do this? We really don't want to have to replace the whole kit and caboodle again, although we would do it ourselves this time if we had to.
 
Hi
Have you tried to 'google' gas struts? as there are some gas strut companies in the U.K. that do make the sort of struts that they have in the hymers. I belong to another forum and this subject came up about a year ago and they had found a supplier in the u.k. . I do not know if they 'refill' the struts or replace them but it is worth a try.

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Freddie
 
Yes I have done a bit of research but don't know of anywhere that would regas in our area, though I'm sure there will be, and if it would work for more than a couple of weeks before hissing off again. I have found some struts at a reasonable price on eBay, so that's another option. Thanks for your reply Watchthis.
 
the struts that operate my overcab bed appear to be oil filled I replaced them around 18months ago and is still doing fine. Did notice the replacement struts were longer then the old one (overall length the same ) therfore stronger (uprated I guess) In the hymer owner site there is detail regarding an UK company which supplies them but in the end I rang brownhill and ordered a pair Not difficult to replace at all for even a novice like myself
 
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I have just taken this info from the hymer club site which may be some help to you. :- Pull Down Bed Gas Strut Replacement

"WARNING THESE STRUTS HAVE VERY HIGH PRESSURE RAMS"
This procedure can be done by a competent DIYer
To replace a gas strut it is very important to make sure that there is no residual pressure on the locating pins. To achieve this, the bed must be set and held as high as possible, using the travel strap. I found it easier if the bed was emptied including the mattress.
The split pins were then removed and the strut checked that it was fully extended by being loose on the location pins. I then carefully removed the drum end, pointing to the back of the van first. This to ensure that if there is any residual pressure remaining, the strut it would be travelling away from the windscreen. The new strut was then fitted in the same position and split pins re-located to secure the strut before lowering the bed.
I was able to do the above from the inside of the van, but some may find it as easy to do the above from outside by leaning through the driver's door and the sliding window.
I would recommend that both struts are changed. It is sod's law that you will remove the stronger strut first.
I obtained my replacement gas struts from Peter Hambilton, but I have since found that they can be obtained for approximately £32 + vat each from:
Billington Group
280 Bawtry Road
Wickersley
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S66 1JY
Tel: +44 (0) 1709 543837 email: frank@billington-group.co.uk

Bye for now
Freddie:wave:
 
reason that i mistakenly thought they were oil filled was that i had oil leaking all along the struts when i failed to move the bed, Not really know much about things machanical assumed they were oil filled. Would it be a simple case of recharging the nitrogen ?? or more parts like seals replacements hence not cheap repair ??

By the way I did contacted the firm listed in the Hymer site , cost quoted was out of date and much higher and could not give delivery date
Brownhill had them in stock and delivered in couple of days
 
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