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MarkEHansen · 08-05-2022, 10:03 AM

We have a Keystone Cougar 2019 26RBSWE with a king-size bed (RV Short King) with the lift-up cargo space under the mattress.

We're getting ready to install an upgraded mattress and would like to replace the gas struts which hold the cargo top up/open. The problem is I don't know which weight (or however they are measured) to get.

I would really like the cargo area to remain up/open without having to manually hold it (or use a brace/stick

)

Is there a way I can determine what is needed by determining how heavy the lifting board is?

Any other advice?

08-05-2022, 10:03 AM	#1
MarkEHansen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,005	Is there a way to determine what size bed struts? We have a Keystone Cougar 2019 26RBSWE with a king-size bed (RV Short King) with the lift-up cargo space under the mattress. We're getting ready to install an upgraded mattress and would like to replace the gas struts which hold the cargo top up/open. The problem is I don't know which weight (or however they are measured) to get. I would really like the cargo area to remain up/open without having to manually hold it (or use a brace/stick ) Is there a way I can determine what is needed by determining how heavy the lifting board is? Any other advice? __________________ 2022 Cedar Creek Champagne 38EL - "Big Bertha" 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali HD 6.6L Duramax TD, CC, 4WD, DRW - "Mr. Beefy"