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RV Designer Gas Springs: Purpose-Built Lift Support for Your RV
When a storage compartment lid stops holding itself open, or a cabinet door droops and won't stay up on the road, the culprit is almost always a worn-out gas spring. RV Designer has spent decades focused exclusively on this kind of practical, easy-to-overlook hardware — and their line of gas springs for RVs reflects that deep specialization. These aren't generic industrial struts adapted for recreational use; they are engineered from the ground up with the unique demands of motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels in mind.
A Brand Built Around RV-Specific Hardware
RV Designer (RVD) got its start in 1993 and has since grown into a trusted name among RV owners and dealerships alike as a dedicated supplier of RV replacement hardware for motor homes, travel trailers, and all forms of recreational vehicles. Their philosophy centers on making hard-to-find replacement parts accessible — solving the frustrating reality that RV-specific hardware rarely has a direct equivalent at a general hardware store. What sets RVD apart is both their product focus and their service approach: the brand is known for backing its products with a Lifetime Commitment and for being a company that still answers the phone with a real person.
Gas Props Designed for Real RV Applications
RV Designer's gas spring lineup, often referred to as gas props, covers a range of sizes and load capacities to match the variety of applications found across different RV makes and models. Key offerings in this category include:
- G21 Gas Prop Door Support — A 20-inch strut rated for 10 lb. load capacity, featuring plastic ends with locking clips designed to snap onto ball mounts for quick, tool-friendly installation.
- G19 Gas Prop — A 17-inch strut with a heavier 60 lb. capacity, suited for larger or heavier access panels and compartment lids that require more holding force.
The ball-socket mounting system used across RV Designer's gas prop range is a hallmark of their RV-centric design: it allows for the slight angular movement that occurs as doors and lids travel through their arc, preventing binding and extending the life of both the strut and the mounting hardware. This is the same reason compression gas springs have become the standard choice throughout the RV industry — they deliver reliable, consistent force without the complexity of hydraulic or mechanical alternatives.
Why Choose RV Designer for Gas Spring Replacements?
Replacing a failing gas spring on your RV doesn't have to mean hunting through catalogs of industrial struts hoping to find something close enough. RV Designer's gas props are purpose-coded to common RV fitments, making it straightforward to identify the right replacement by length and load rating. Their RV-specific engineering means the end fittings, extended lengths, and force ratings correspond to the compartment doors, exterior storage hatches, and interior cabinetry found on production RVs — not to automotive hoods or industrial machinery. For anyone maintaining or restoring a rig, that specificity saves time and reduces the risk of installing an undersized or oversized strut.
Explore the full range of RV gas springs or browse the complete RV Designer catalog to find the right hardware for every corner of your recreational vehicle.