Are the struts designed to dampen a downward opening flap, door?
1763483
I would say no. When the door is in the up position it holds the door up. It takes downward pressure to lower the door and close it.
1852752
There is no damper on the unit. It is an open vent on the roof. It does have a mesh wire around the opening to keep out animals and debris.
628256
No, but it does have sort of a jam that catches the flap to basically serve that purpose. Keep it from just blowing open. There's a cover that can used as well.
1165779
Yes, the very top section of the door is spring loaded, so there is flexibility in the height.
182254
Yes. The back draft damper allows airflow in only one direction. Moving air forces the damper open. When air flow stops, the damper closes. Note: install the damper vertically. I believe this damper is gravity closed.
941244
If you mean the flap that goes between the mattress, the answer is yes. I would suggest grommets.
696572
No there isn't. It's functionality is mainly a spring action that makes the door swivel shut after opening.
810002
It might depend on how heavy the ladder is, and I can't really picture how the ladder is attached, but the struts do have a fairly powerful lift. It takes a good tug to pull the door down against the lifting power. I'd say they're stronger than the originals, but it's tough to remember seven years ago.
873825
Make sure loose ends are wrapped up and secured. The tighter the straps, the less wind noise resulting from movement and vibration. Mine is used with a roof rack so I don't know how to deal with the door problem.
1391038
The door has a fairly strong magnet. You should not have a problem with them opening unless considerable stress is involved.
392471
It is a trial and error process of tightening enough to hold the door up at the upper position but not too much so that the door stays down in the lowered position. Be very careful and fully secure in each 1/4 turn - it can slap you hard.
1820911
No, they are quite thin and closing the door creates no problems. If your door is too close to the frame, just a little sandpapering and repainting the top of the door will resolve this problem.
1369776
It's not the best for front doors because, in order for it to work properly, there has to be that slight gap (maybe 1-2 inches), so the door is actually open. If you are't worried about bugs and don't mind a draft, then go right ahead. :-)
940927
I'd say likely not. The door I have it on is a bathroom stall door (pretty heavy) and it slows it down a touch and keeps it from slamming, but doesnt really act as a traditional door closer would. Theres no adjustments that I can recall.
324247
These struts are for the actual door not the glass portion. My window opens all the way. There are struts for the glass as well.
283957
Yes, I can lower and raise the window easily because the door guard FALLS OFF too easily! I have stopped using them because they are just a nuisance and WOULD NOT RECOMMEND to anyone.
398298
Yes the struts have three bolts on the top and you want the one that correctly aligns with the bolt pattern and at the same time positioning the dampening adjustment knob to the outside. I called Rancho to verify it before I ordered mine.