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Subject: Hydraulic Hatch Holders
From: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 12:51:23 -0300
I want to install hydraulic cylinders on the compartment doors that are on 
the exterior 'basement' walls of my motorhome.

These are approx 2 feet high and 4 feet long and are hinged along the top 
of the compartment opening upwards.  I want these cylinders to allow the 
door to stay in the up position when opened.

Is there a rule of thumb that one uses to determine the length of cylinder 
required and where they should be mounted on the door and supporting frame 
structure?  I know that weight of the supported structure must be considered.

Thanks
Preston

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Betti Ann & Preston Smith, Head of St Margaret's Bay, NS, 
prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca
1962 MGA 1600 MK II, 1980 MGB Limited Edition
2002 Damon Challenger 335 Motor Home on 2001 Ford V-10 20,500 lb chassis 

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