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Originally Posted by chuckster57
.... .. I can say from experience that I saw numerous brackets pull out of the sidewall of the trailer and it was a real bugger to remount the hardware. Personally I wouldn't add one if it didn't have one.
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I have a 2009 Raptor 3602RL and my front door has/had as strut on the outside and on top. I agree with chuckster57 that I would check the mounting locations and reinforce them if possible. I have removed mine because:
a) we like having the door fully opened against the side of the camper for a better view.
b) the strut was beginning to pull the bracket mounting screws out of the door.
Another thing to check is the length (both extended and retracted) and strength of the strut. Too much extension and the door will be "pushed" beyond the opening arc. Too much strength and the door will be difficult to close.