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Pennyrick
10-05-2023, 12:52 PM
Has anyone come up with a device that secures the lid on the back case of an RT in the open or up position. My wife gets her head banged every time she opens the lid to find something.
DGoebel
10-05-2023, 12:55 PM
Yes Pierre at CanAMSpyderAccessories.com has a 3D printed lid holder, some folks just buy the extra strut and fittings that then hold the lid up (if you've added a luggage rack on the lid).
Old Willie
10-05-2023, 01:10 PM
Lamonster sells a heavy-duty strut. I bought one when I got the luggage rack. So far it works great.
GaryBlevins
10-05-2023, 01:32 PM
Pierre from Can-AmSpyderAccesories.com had one that works great for 2019 and older spyders with a top case.
FrogmanDave
10-05-2023, 02:00 PM
Yes Pierre at CanAMSpyderAccessories.com has a 3D printed lid holder

The printed piece will not work on the 2020+ models (which I see you have). Buy the LaMonster strut. Like Old Willie I installed one a month ago. It will do the trick for sure. Install takes about 10 minutes. Easy Peazy!
NorwegianRT
10-05-2023, 02:01 PM
I printed my own before I found out it was sold online by Pierre.

Here is how it works !

https://youtu.be/lF5GZK54z9w?feature=shared
NorwegianRT
10-05-2023, 02:03 PM
Ooops, did not see that yours is a newer model. My bad.
baxter
10-05-2023, 04:58 PM
Quick easy fix is a rubber small door stopper between front of lid and rear seat.
slhanks004
10-06-2023, 04:04 PM
Show Chrome makes a beefier strut for the trunk lid on 2020+ RT models. I ordered mine from Slingmods, about $35.
chipveres
10-07-2023, 10:02 AM
At the Motorcycle Safety class they told me to always use my head. So I do. Were I shorter it would be a problem.
Pennyrick
10-07-2023, 12:43 PM
Thanks… Before I could order something she cut a small piece of wood to place under the hinge.Cheapest of all the solutions.
fatboy
10-08-2023, 09:24 AM
until you forget it and break the hinge
ThreeWheels
10-09-2023, 04:31 AM
Has anyone come up with a device that secures the lid on the back case of an RT in the open or up position. My wife gets her head banged every time she opens the lid to find something.

You may find this helpful. It worked for me.

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?93412-Gas-strut-for-trunk-on-the-RT&p=1645384&viewfull=1#post1645384
troop
10-09-2023, 05:56 AM
Will the Show Chrome strut support the lid with a luggage rack installed?
fatboy
10-09-2023, 06:03 AM
yes it will
GreyGhost
10-09-2023, 06:06 AM
Yes, it works with a luggage rack..