Komet Trailer gas struts

[HL Falbaum[_2_]]

I have a 1983 Komet Standard glass top trailer. The gas strut(s) just went
kaput!

Anyone out there know the specifications? I'd be very appreciative of the
info.

TIA
--
Hartley Falbaum

[ZZ]

HL Falbaum wrote:
> I have a 1983 Komet Standard glass top trailer. The gas strut(s) just went
> kaput!
>
> Anyone out there know the specifications? I'd be very appreciative of the
> info.
>
> TIA


HL

I replaced both of my Komet trailer struts about 2 years ago and after
seeing your post, I looked for the info. I have misfiled some of the
contact info for the US supplier but I do have his name and 3 email
addresses for you to try. This supplier was very helpful and lives(d) in
New York. His name is Harold Ennulat. Here are the email addresses I
have for him. (1) hennulat at connecttime dot net. I think this is the
latest so try this first but here are two others: (2) hennulat at cox
dot net (3) hennulat at cox dot net dot ny.

Regarding the specifications: the struts come in 2 strengths...1300
Newtons and 1600 Newtons, depending on the weight of the top of the
trailer. For my ASW20BL the 1600 Newton was recommended, due to the
extra tips I suppose. Harold can advise you on this matter.

The labels on my new struts stated,,,Hahn Gasfedern Gmbh. Waldstrasse
43 73773 Aichwald Telephone 07 11/93 67 05-0. Herst Dat 0601 Art Nr.
217880 1600N.

They arrive fully extended. But when the trailer is fully opened, the
struts are not fully extended.Therefore to install the new ones, you
have to use a strong rope or chain to suspend the top from ??...I used a
beam in my hanger. Remove both of the old ones and then open the top
further beyond its normal height so as to accommodate the longer length
of the new struts.

I hope this helps.

Paul
ZZ

[HL Falbaum[_2_]]

Thanks Paul--

Helps a lot.


Hartley Falbaum

"ZZ" > wrote in message
...
> HL Falbaum wrote:
>> I have a 1983 Komet Standard glass top trailer. The gas strut(s) just
>> went kaput!
>>
>> Anyone out there know the specifications? I'd be very appreciative of the
>> info.
>>
>> TIA
>
>
> HL
>
> I replaced both of my Komet trailer struts about 2 years ago and after
> seeing your post, I looked for the info. I have misfiled some of the
> contact info for the US supplier but I do have his name and 3 email
> addresses for you to try. This supplier was very helpful and lives(d) in
> New York. His name is Harold Ennulat. Here are the email addresses I have
> for him. (1) hennulat at connecttime dot net. I think this is the latest
> so try this first but here are two others: (2) hennulat at cox dot net (3)
> hennulat at cox dot net dot ny.
>
> Regarding the specifications: the struts come in 2 strengths...1300
> Newtons and 1600 Newtons, depending on the weight of the top of the
> trailer. For my ASW20BL the 1600 Newton was recommended, due to the extra
> tips I suppose. Harold can advise you on this matter.
>
> The labels on my new struts stated,,,Hahn Gasfedern Gmbh. Waldstrasse 43
> 73773 Aichwald Telephone 07 11/93 67 05-0. Herst Dat 0601 Art Nr. 217880
> 1600N.
>
> They arrive fully extended. But when the trailer is fully opened, the
> struts are not fully extended.Therefore to install the new ones, you have
> to use a strong rope or chain to suspend the top from ??...I used a beam
> in my hanger. Remove both of the old ones and then open the top further
> beyond its normal height so as to accommodate the longer length of the new
> struts.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Paul
> ZZ

[DRN]

On Jan 20, 11:25*pm, ZZ > wrote:
> They arrive fully extended. But when the trailer is fully opened, the
> struts are not fully extended.Therefore to install the new ones, you
> have to use a strong rope or chain to suspend the top from ??...I used a
> beam in my hanger. Remove both of the old ones and then open the top
> further beyond its normal height so as to accommodate the longer length
> of the new struts.

You can support the trailer top with a couple 2x4's firmly
clamped; no need for overhead hoist if that's not readily
available. In either case, BE CAREFUL !
Same applies for Cobra trailers (thanks for the tip Alfred).

Hope that helps,
Best Regards, Dave

[bildan]

On Jan 21, 7:03*am, DRN > wrote:
> On Jan 20, 11:25*pm, ZZ > wrote:
>
> > They arrive fully extended. But when the trailer is fully opened, the
> > struts are not fully extended.Therefore to install the new ones, you
> > have to use a strong rope or chain to suspend the top from ??...I used a
> > beam in my hanger. Remove both of the old ones and then open the top
> > further beyond its normal height so as to accommodate the longer length
> > of the new struts.
>
> You can support the trailer top with a couple 2x4's firmly
> clamped; no need for overhead hoist if that's not readily
> available. In either case, BE CAREFUL !
> Same applies for Cobra trailers (thanks for the tip Alfred).
>
> Hope that helps,
> Best Regards, Dave

If you can get access to a hydropress, you can partially compress the
struts and safety wire them in that position. That means you don't
have to raise the trailer top as far. Yes, be very careful.

[TonyV[_2_]]

> If you can get access to a hydropress, you can partially compress the
> struts and safety wire them in that position. That means you don't
> have to raise the trailer top as far. Yes, be very careful.

I got the replacement struts from Harold Ennulat for my Komet III. Had a
helper or 2 lift the top to the correct position so that the bolt holes
lined up, bolt the gas struts to the trailer, and you're done. It was a
no brainer.

Tony V.

[HL Falbaum[_2_]]

Thanks All

Have ordered from Harold.

--
Hartley Falbaum
"TonyV" > wrote in message
...
>> If you can get access to a hydropress, you can partially compress the
>> struts and safety wire them in that position. That means you don't
>> have to raise the trailer top as far. Yes, be very careful.
>
> I got the replacement struts from Harold Ennulat for my Komet III. Had a
> helper or 2 lift the top to the correct position so that the bolt holes
> lined up, bolt the gas struts to the trailer, and you're done. It was a no
> brainer.
>
> Tony V.

[Uncle Fuzzy]

On Jan 21, 5:39*pm, "HL Falbaum" > wrote:
> Thanks All
>
> Have ordered from Harold.
>
> --
> Hartley Falbaum"TonyV" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
> >> If you can get access to a hydropress, you can partially compress the
> >> struts and safety wire them in that position. *That means you don't
> >> have to raise the trailer top as far. *Yes, be very careful.
>
> > I got the replacement struts from Harold Ennulat for my Komet III. Had a
> > helper or 2 lift the top to the correct position so that the bolt holes
> > lined up, bolt the gas struts to the trailer, and you're done. It was a no
> > brainer.
>
> > Tony V.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
One of mine is getting slightly weak. I suspect the end is near.
Would you mind posting how much they cost?
Thanks,
Jim

[TonyV[_2_]]

> One of mine is getting slightly weak. I suspect the end is near.
> Would you mind posting how much they cost?

US$125 each. Expensive, but you will be really annoyed if a strut fails
as you are pulling the glider out of the trailer.

Tony V. LS6-b

[HL Falbaum[_2_]]

"TonyV" > wrote in message
...
>
>> One of mine is getting slightly weak. I suspect the end is near.
>> Would you mind posting how much they cost?
>
> US$125 each. Expensive, but you will be really annoyed if a strut fails as
> you are pulling the glider out of the trailer.
>
> Tony V. LS6-b

Entec (H. Ennulat)quoted $130 + shipping.

McMaster-Carr (source of everthing you ever need at a decent price) is over
$100 but no guarantee on exact fit!

Much less than the price of, say, a new canopy!

Hartley Falbaum
USA Mid Georgia Soaring LS-4 "RC"

[TonyV[_2_]]

>> US$125 each. Expensive, but you will be really annoyed if a strut fails as
>> you are pulling the glider out of the trailer.
>>
>> Tony V. LS6-b

> Entec (H. Ennulat)quoted $130 + shipping.


OK, I got mine 2 years ago so that makes sense.

Tony V "6N"

[Uncle Fuzzy]

On Jan 23, 6:23*pm, "HL Falbaum" > wrote:
> "TonyV" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
> >> One of mine is getting slightly weak. *I suspect the end is near.
> >> Would you mind posting how much they cost?
>
> > US$125 each. Expensive, but you will be really annoyed if a strut fails as
> > you are pulling the glider out of the trailer.
>
> > Tony V. LS6-b
>
> Entec (H. Ennulat)quoted $130 + shipping.
>
> McMaster-Carr (source of everthing you ever need at a decent price) is over
> $100 but no guarantee on exact fit!
>
> Much less than the price of, say, a new canopy!
>
> Hartley Falbaum
> USA Mid Georgia Soaring LS-4 "RC"

That's actually pretty reasonable if the service life approaches that
of the originals! Thanks!
Jim

[ZZ]

HL Falbaum wrote:
> "TonyV" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> One of mine is getting slightly weak. I suspect the end is near.
>>> Would you mind posting how much they cost?
>> US$125 each. Expensive, but you will be really annoyed if a strut fails as
>> you are pulling the glider out of the trailer.
>>
>> Tony V. LS6-b
>
> Entec (H. Ennulat)quoted $130 + shipping.
>
> McMaster-Carr (source of everthing you ever need at a decent price) is over
> $100 but no guarantee on exact fit!
>
> Much less than the price of, say, a new canopy!
>
> Hartley Falbaum
> USA Mid Georgia Soaring LS-4 "RC"
>
>
Hartley

Before buying mine from H. Ennulat, I looked at the McMaster-Carr
inventory and I could not find anything that would fit. This may have
changed since this was about 2 years ago.

Paul
ZZ

[[email protected]]

I bought 2 generic gas struts for my Ben Greene trailer for $9.95.
Not a typo (less than 10 dollars). I bought them from an RV store.
Rv's use them for many reasons, one for instance is the bed inside
that folds up to store stuff underneath it. They fit great. Now when
I raise the trailer, I can do it with one hand and I don't even have
to push hard. Perfect fit, looks nice too.

Ben Greene must have had spinal discs made of stainless steel. I take
it he was a Haas. Before that, the trailer was very heavy to open.
Took both hands and ice on my lower back afterwards.