Thanks Oliver. That's a good strong strut but I'm going to guess not quite strong enough to hold up tire carrier . Off the top of my head, 1250 N is north of 200 lbs force. 

Cheers

Ab

> On Mar 29, 2017, at 1:14 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
>        WWW Search for Number found on Strut > GSNI-2300-150 KAT  > Finds that they are Rated @ 150Lbs~
> 
> 
>> On 29 Mar , 2017, at 11:55 AM, Roman Haag wrote:
>> 
>> Oh I like that, OlRivrRat. I think'tt work well. If it's strong enough to open it on its own once unlocked then I figure it'll make a loaded hatch easier at least. 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from someone's plumbing
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 29, 2017, at 13:50, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>> 
>>>      1 Additional Note though ~ These Struts are the 1st Set I have ever that would cause 
>>> 
>>> the Hatch to Lift WithOut Help once the Lock is Unlocked ~ During the Summer I have to be
>>> 
>>> Sure & Not have My Chin in the way when I release the Lock ~
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 29 Mar , 2017, at 11:41 AM, OlRivrRat wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>    I'm in trouble now ~ I decided that I would go out this Morn' & Measure to know
>>>> 
>>>> for sure ~ Keep in mind that it is only 50ºF this Morn' so the Struts are considerably 
>>>> 
>>>> weaker than on a Hot Summer Day ~ But ~ I Was Way Off ~ 
>>>> 
>>>>    Went out with a 330Lb "Fish"Scale I have & only needed about 10% of it ~
>>>> 
>>>> Out on the End of the Hatch it takes 30Lbs to pull it down & @ the Bottom of the 
>>>> 
>>>> Window it takes 45Lbs ~ I'll do the same test this Summer & let YouAll know ~
>>>> 
>>>>    There Really have been times when it has seemed to take everything I had
>>>> 
>>>> to get it to go down ~ But than I Am Old ~ 
>>>> 
>>>>                                                    ORR ~ DeanB
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On 29 Mar , 2017, at 10:39 AM, Neil2 wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have about 7 new struts that look at first glance to be exactly like
>>>>> those in the link above from GW's site.  I can send you the identifier if
>>>>> you're interested.  I don't want to make any money on 'em.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 9:05 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> My friend Simon bought some 1250 N struts from Germany for the similar
>>>>>> reason. They're great, lifts his spare tire rack and bike rack ( with tire
>>>>>> and bike) that I made for him.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Without anything on the hatch it's hard to close.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Unfortunately the German source has dried up, but I mention it so you will
>>>>>> know that 1250N is strong enough for a good load on hatch.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Oh, and before anyone asks, it's been almost three years now with the
>>>>>> struts and no adverse effect noted on the hatch.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I've been looking for similar struts but not found any yet.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Alistair
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Mar 28, 2017, at 7:24 PM, Roman Haag <romanhaag@YMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I recently got a Gary Lee multipurpose rack, which has my spare, a gas
>>>>>> can, and a hi-lift jack on it.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I need some stronger struts and am having a hard time finding info about
>>>>>> them.  Does anyone hear have any experience with them and could possibly
>>>>>> recommend me some?
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> All of the GoWesty/Bus Depot ones sound good, but they don't really give
>>>>>> nay specific information.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I've found these but I'm not even sure they'll fit.  I know the Vanagon
>>>>>> ones compress to 11.75", as well.
>>>>>>> http://www.siraweb.com/gas-prop-c16-23835
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Any help is appreciated.  I'd hate to be the guy responsible for our
>>>>>> local Vdub mechanic getting hurt by a hatchback ;)
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Roman
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> Neil2
>>>>> '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
>>>>> '86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
>>>>> '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
>>>>> '90 Westfalia Subagon (SaL)
>>>>> Fulltiming since August 2008
>>>>> Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>>