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12-08-2011, 02:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
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M.O.C. #10948
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Top Hinged Cupboards
My 3750 has no fewer than 8 cupboards which are hinged at the top and which have no means of staying up when open except for the "other" hand.
I've looked for a suitable solution to the problem far and wide without much success until today! I wandered into a Camping World selling the Montana and Fuzion. The new Montana's still have no support for these type of doors when open. The Fuzion however had the spring loaded piston type stays that work perfectly. Even more surprising was that the Camping World actually had the stays in stock. It's an RV Designer product part # H279. 2 to a package (only one required per door)and only $7.29. I've installed them and they are the solution! Life is good huh Ozz.
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12-08-2011, 02:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Now that is some great information, those cabinets are a pain in the rear-end!!
Bingo
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12-08-2011, 02:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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I bought a couple of the white door clips,the ones that hold your storage doors open,glued them to the ceiling,works well
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12-08-2011, 03:36 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Any pictures Ron?
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12-08-2011, 04:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oak Harbor
Posts: 1,530
M.O.C. #2471
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Thanks for the info. Those doors can really be a pain. Just ordered a pair of the struts from CW for $7.29 with free shipping.
Jack
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12-08-2011, 04:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Kelowna
Posts: 1,475
M.O.C. #6237
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Our 2008 2955 has 2 cupboards that flip up and they both came with the struts on them.
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12-09-2011, 12:58 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Dundas
Posts: 406
M.O.C. #10690
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Thanks for the tip Ron. Our previous SOB had several cabinets that opened that way and they all had the little piston to keep them open. The Monty has two cabinets beside the entertainment center that need them. I'll be getting a set now that I know where to get them.
Dave
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12-09-2011, 02:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hollister
Posts: 1,043
M.O.C. #10764
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Ron,
Please post some detailed pictures. Bought mine today.
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12-09-2011, 04:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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Thanks for the post, We have just ordered them for the two cabinets above our stove in our 3455sa. Larry
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12-09-2011, 06:16 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Adirondack
Posts: 367
M.O.C. #10754
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All cabinets in my unit swing to the side.
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12-09-2011, 06:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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8.1al, arn't those intended for door openings like a toy box,trunk style door, to keep the lid from dropping? I don't know if they will hold up those doors that raise straight up.Just a thought
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12-10-2011, 05:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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Mod is complete. Doors work perfectly. Ozz would be proud. Larry
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12-10-2011, 06:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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I had the same issue with top hinge doors in my living quarters horse trailer. I bought the same spring loaded door openers at Camping World about two years ago. They work perfectly. They are in constant use on eight doors in the trailer.
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12-10-2011, 07:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by racerjoe
8.1al, arn't those intended for door openings like a toy box,trunk style door, to keep the lid from dropping? I don't know if they will hold up those doors that raise straight up.Just a thought
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They worked fine for our door
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12-10-2011, 01:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Is this the one? http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...-supports/8129
I like the idea! Thanks for posting the find. 
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quote:Originally posted by moutard2
My 3750 has no fewer than 8 cupboards which are hinged at the top and which have no means of staying up when open except for the "other" hand.
I've looked for a suitable solution to the problem far and wide without much success until today! I wandered into a Camping World selling the Montana and Fuzion. The new Montana's still have no support for these type of doors when open. The Fuzion however had the spring loaded piston type stays that work perfectly. Even more surprising was that the Camping World actually had the stays in stock. It's an RV Designer product part # H279. 2 to a package (only one required per door)and only $7.29. I've installed them and they are the solution! Life is good huh Ozz.
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12-11-2011, 11:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location:
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M.O.C. #10948
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by CORattler
Is this the one? http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...-supports/8129
I like the idea! Thanks for posting the find.
No, that's another that Camping World had. I believe it's a model 277. The one I chose was a model 279 because that's what I saw in the new Fuzion. The 277 may work just as well. I'll post a pic of the installation if I can figure out how to do it!
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quote:Originally posted by moutard2
My 3750 has no fewer than 8 cupboards which are hinged at the top and which have no means of staying up when open except for the "other" hand.
I've looked for a suitable solution to the problem far and wide without much success until today! I wandered into a Camping World selling the Montana and Fuzion. The new Montana's still have no support for these type of doors when open. The Fuzion however had the spring loaded piston type stays that work perfectly. Even more surprising was that the Camping World actually had the stays in stock. It's an RV Designer product part # H279. 2 to a package (only one required per door)and only $7.29. I've installed them and they are the solution! Life is good huh Ozz.
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12-17-2011, 05:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oak Harbor
Posts: 1,530
M.O.C. #2471
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Does anybody that has these on their cabinets have any pictures? I got mine this week, but don't have anything to compare them to when installing them. They did not come with directions although they do say "Easy do-it-yourself install" on the package. I have never installed these before and don't want to do the first one by trial and error. Which bracket goes on the cabinet frame and which on the door? Do you open the door all the way and install the strut and if you do this does the strut compress all the way when the door gets closed? Maybe I am trying to make this too complicated.....any help, advice or pictures would be welcomed.
Thanks,
Jack
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Previous:2004 Mountaineer 325FKBS,2010 Montana 3455SA Now:2018 Bighorn 3575EL (SOB's ) Res. Fridge,W/D,Disc Brakes,Water Softener,Dish Tailgater PRO,LioN Batts, several mods.
2021 RAM 3500 Laramie.... "LOADED", 4x4, SB H.O. 6.7L, Aisin Trans, PullRite Super Glide Hitch, 52 Gallon Titan Fuel Tank.
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12-17-2011, 05:49 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
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I'm with you Jack - the lack of instructions opens the door to incorrect installation. The Camping World link http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/product/plastic-spring-loaded-cabinet-door-support/8129
(not exactly the same bracket but close enough) shows the fat end going up towards the cabinet door. I suspect you want to have the rod extended a bit in the open position and then it recedes into the fat portion as the door closes.
Why don't you take pictures of your install (and post them here) so when I do mine I won't screw it up??? 
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12-17-2011, 06:19 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #10948
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Here's a link to a picture of the installation. Make sure that the rounded end of the upper bracket is facing away from the cupboard frame as shown.
http://tinypic.com/r/bdwpea/5
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