Why RV Bed Lift Struts Stop Working and What to Check Before Replacing Them
An RV bed that once lifted easily can slowly become harder to raise. At first, the change may be small. You may need to use both hands instead of one, or the platform may stop staying open while you reach for something underneath. Eventually, the bed can feel as if all of its weight has returned to your arms. When that happens, many RV owners assume the gas struts have simply worn out and need to be replaced. Sometimes that is exactly the problem. But a bed lift system can also become difficult to use because of a heavier mattress, loose mounting hardware, poor alignment, or a change in the way the bed is being used. Understanding the difference can save time and prevent you from replacing a part that was not actually the cause of the problem. How RV Bed Lift Struts Work An RV bed lift strut is designed to provide lifting assistance as the bed platform moves around its hinge. It does not carry the entire weight of the bed in the same way a support post would. Instead, the gas spring w...