BrettDez
Overland Explorer
Hey guys, looking for some input on how to make this lid easier to lift.
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My wife cannot open the lid at all when shut with the weight of the larger Rooftop Tent installed. I can lift it, but it even takes quite a bit of effort from me to open it as well.
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Once it is open about 4" up, it becomes very easy to move. I am assuming this is because the strut starts assisting at that range. I was thinking of relocating the strut mount so the lid is in that "assisting range" even when shut. However, I worry that the weight may not assist with keeping the lid shut on bumpy trails as much. Any thoughts about this? I would think relocating the strut should work, but not sure about it. It could backfire and cause the lid to bounce more on the trail putting stress on the latches because the weight isn't keeping it shut as well?
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On the M101CDNs there is a reinforcement bar going horizontal across the back that I can probably use as a mounting point, not sure about the front strut though.
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In Summary the questions I am hoping for help on...
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1. Will relocating the struts as pictured cause the lid to be easier to open and shut?
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2. Will relocating the struts cause the lid to be too easy to open and shut and then bounce on the trail potentially putting stress on the latches?
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3. The rear has a reinforcement bar lower on the tub I can use as a mount point, this does not exist on the front of the tub. Would there be too much stress on the hinges if I only relocated one of the struts instead of both at matching angles?
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Picture of relocation plan:
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My wife cannot open the lid at all when shut with the weight of the larger Rooftop Tent installed. I can lift it, but it even takes quite a bit of effort from me to open it as well.
-
Once it is open about 4" up, it becomes very easy to move. I am assuming this is because the strut starts assisting at that range. I was thinking of relocating the strut mount so the lid is in that "assisting range" even when shut. However, I worry that the weight may not assist with keeping the lid shut on bumpy trails as much. Any thoughts about this? I would think relocating the strut should work, but not sure about it. It could backfire and cause the lid to bounce more on the trail putting stress on the latches because the weight isn't keeping it shut as well?
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On the M101CDNs there is a reinforcement bar going horizontal across the back that I can probably use as a mounting point, not sure about the front strut though.
-
In Summary the questions I am hoping for help on...
-
1. Will relocating the struts as pictured cause the lid to be easier to open and shut?
-
2. Will relocating the struts cause the lid to be too easy to open and shut and then bounce on the trail potentially putting stress on the latches?
-
3. The rear has a reinforcement bar lower on the tub I can use as a mount point, this does not exist on the front of the tub. Would there be too much stress on the hinges if I only relocated one of the struts instead of both at matching angles?
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Picture of relocation plan:
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