Vw Bike Rack - 1200n/900n Struts

[Spaghetti]

Hi All,

Just fitted a VW tailgate rack, and with the 900N struts on, it's a bit lazy lifting.

With a pair of 1200N struts on, it's a bit urgent with the way it opens.

Question is.... Has anyone put a 1200N one on side and 900N on the other, long term?

any adverse effects? It seems to open nicely with one of each?

 

[Dilbert]

Also bare in mind that the temperature affects the lifting. The hotter it is, the more power the gas struts have. You need to be happy for the range of temperatures you envisage.

 

[Spaghetti]

Also bare in mind that the temperature affects the lifting. The hotter it is, the more power the gas struts have. You need to be happy for the range of temperatures you envisage.

It's been quite warm today, and it nearly launches me when I open the tailgate!

 

[Ads_Essex]

Maybe some 985 struts would suit it better?

Pair Of Genuine VW T6 Tailgate Gas Struts

 

[Spaghetti]

Maybe some 985 struts would suit it better?

Pair Of Genuine VW T6 Tailgate Gas Struts

Might have to, although it's a bit annoying after doing £100 on the 1200N struts!

 

[Salty Spuds]

Might have to, although it's a bit annoying after doing £100 on the 1200N struts!

The 1200 struts are for the Cali tailgate with the chair stowage & bike rack. If you haven’t got either it will be a tad “lively”

 

[Spaghetti]

Yeah I have the bike rack, and the 1200n are recommended but it’s a pain to shut.

 

[RedUn]

Can't see why one of each would be a problem, the extra loading is probably no different than opening the door in the wind or closing it from one side.

 

[T6downsouth]

I found by just upgrading one of the struts it opens less urgently and when the rack is not fitted it’s no too difficult to shut.

 

[Spaghetti]

Cheers chaps.

My initial thoughts were on the same line. Some cars still function ok when one strut leaks and it doesn’t twist the lid.

I might downgrade one strut to the OEM 900n.

 

[andys]

Shame you don't live near me, I'd swap one of my 985s for a 1200 as I want to do the same thing

 

[Spaghetti]

Shame you don't live near me, I'd swap one of my 985s for a 1200 as I want to do the same thing

I’ll let you know if I’m in the area.

 

[Dilbert]

Shame you don't live near me

I’ll let you know if I’m in the area.

There is a thing called Parcelforce and Hermes, etc. you know....