Tailgate strut problems

[Padraic]

Hi all, over that past few months I've been getting jobs sorted in advance of going on a few long trips abroad. However as I get closer to our departure date, other issues are showing up!!!!
A few months ago I fitted up-rated gas struts on the tailgate, to keep it open with a bike on the rack.
They worked fine, they kept the tailgate open with the bikes on, it took a good bit of force to close the tailgate but it was manageable.
However recently one strut slipped off its mount on the body when I was closing it. After inspection, both mounts on the body were slightly bent. I managed to straighten it, but it slipped off again when closing and dented the tailgate.

I've had to refit the standard ones, for the moment. I wonder if the the struts are too strong, they are rated at 1250N?
So it looks like I need new strut mounts or else make stronger ones myself.

Has anyone else had this issue or can offer any advice or tips?

Regards Padraic.

 

[sidepod]

Oh dear that doesn’t sound good. TBH, with bikes on the back I just get Mrs P to hold it open if we need anything from the rear. Generally we don’t. Once pitched up, bikes off, normal service.

 

[Padraic]

Oh dear that doesn’t sound good. TBH, with bikes on the back I just get Mrs P to hold it open if we need anything from the rear. Generally we don’t. Once pitched up, bikes off, normal service.

Yea a pain in the ass.!!! I've new mounts ordered and can get by with the standard struts and a prop of some sort or wifey.
Yea when at a campsite, its no problem, Its just I find it useful to be able to open the boot to get something out when on the move or on my own.
When I get time, I may make stronger mounts for the struts on the body.