In any DIY popup camper build, choosing the right gas struts is an important part of the process. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of easily accessible information about how to do this.

When I was asked by a viewer how we determined which gas struts were right for our build, it seemed like a good time to make a video that will hopefully help other DIY builders.

While my father originally did most of these calculations, for this video we sat down and went over the process. I then took his process and attempted to simplify it into 11 steps that can help any DIY builder pick the right struts for his/her project. However, I am not a professional. So if you have a simpler method or suggestions for modifications to these 11 steps, please let me know in the comments below.

Links:
Lift Support Depot: https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/
Triangle Calculator: https://www.calculator.net/trianglec...
Force Calculator: https://www.omnicalculator.com/physic...

0:00 Intro
0:32 Determine Roof Lift
1:04 Determine Roof Weight
1:35 Weight per Strut
1:55 Find Available Strut Options
4:21 Find a Triangle Calculator to Confirm Strut Length
5:12 Srut Mounting Height Difference
5:41 Find the True Triangle Base Length
6:16 Determine Angle of Strut When Roof is Up
6:58 Force Calculation (Roof Up)
9:07 Force Calculation (Roof Down)
10:17 Choose/Order Your Struts
10:45 A few other considerations