Bedroom Overhang Covering

[skihoser]

Just thought I would advise, while sitting in my "laxing" chair under the bedroom overhang on a rainy day, I noticed several bolts that hold on the under-cover, backing out.  Got out my ratchet and proper sized socket, and tightened all the bolts.  Many (5 or 6) were quite loose.  Nothing new about this -- just reminds me that this kind of practice is needed every-so-often.  Happy RV'ing

[CampingCaptain]

Don,
That's always good advice.  Thanks for posting it    to remind those of us with occasional bouts of "CRS." 

Bryan

[johncrazyels]

How about putting some Loctite on the bolts and/or screws that are loose before screwing them back in?

[skihoser]

I have often been cautious about locktite or similar stuff for fear I will not be able to get something unscrewed when I need to.  I don't have a lot of experience with these products.

[CampingCaptain]

I have often been cautious about locktite or similar stuff for fear I will not be able to get something unscrewed when I need to.  I don't have a lot of experience with these products.

Don,
I know there are different products made by Loctite.  Each designed to hold more or less.  One is designed to be permanent, another to hold until you want to unscrew it.  I'm not familiar enough to tell you which is which but either someone from the forum will step up or your local hardware store should be able to help.  Good luck.

Bryan

[Newt]

I have often been cautious about locktite or similar stuff for fear I will not be able to get something unscrewed when I need to.  I don't have a lot of experience with these products.

The blue locktite is removable.  Even the red will come loose with a little heat.

[GP on the Road]

How about putting some Loctite on the bolts and/or screws that are loose before screwing them back in?

There ya' go!

Maybe should be standard practice on assembly?

Perhaps it would be wise (considering that RVs are expected to be subjected to vibration and temperature changes), to apply locktite and flexible caulk to EVERY external connector at the assembly plant.

Just a thought.

[GP on the Road]

I have often been cautious about locktite or similar stuff for fear I will not be able to get something unscrewed when I need to.  I don't have a lot of experience with these products.

The blue locktite is removable.  Even the red will come loose with a little heat.

ALL Locktite is good stuff. Different formulas for different uses. Choose the right one for the job, and rest in the fact that you will have to check torque less often!

[skihoser]

Thanks all for the good advice  .  i am off to my local auto parts store to checkout what's available.

Regards and Happy RV'ing,

Don

[Newt]

They even sell it at Wally World.

[Topazflash]

Like Newt said... Blue is removable and some Reds will need a torch along with Green.  You'll want to stay with a "serviceable" item....  It should say on the bottle.  I think 242 is a good small screw serviceable loctite.

[caplock]

Speaking of colored Locktite, the guys at my local industrial bearing supply store gave me some free samples of Locktite- Threadlocker 222. The stuff is purple in color and works very well on small screws. It holds well enough to keep the screw tight, but also allows you to remove it. -- Caplock

[Hawk Holiday & Miss Muffin]

I've had those same bolts loose on my rig as well. I'm not sure you want to pull them all the way out. I have 1 that doesn't want to tighten. It's in almost all the way but just keeps spinning and won't lock down. I'm not sure what it's threading into. If it's a nut or a nut plate. I just keep checking them all periodically an watch the loose one. So far that's the only thing I've seen loose on our rig.

Darin

[CampingCaptain]

I've had those same bolts loose on my rig as well. I'm not sure you want to pull them all the way out. I have 1 that doesn't want to tighten. It's in almost all the way but just keeps spinning and won't lock down. I'm not sure what it's threading into. If it's a nut or a nut plate. I just keep checking them all periodically an watch the loose one. So far that's the only thing I've seen loose on our rig.

Darin

I'm curious to know what that bolt should be tightening into.  Maybe someone from NuWa will read this and enlighten us all.

Bryan

[F4RIO]

I think these are lag bolts we're talking about I assume they are going into wood. I had one that spun so I shimmed it with a slice of wood and got it to grab. They do tend to loosen up.

<Don>

[CampingCaptain]

Don,
Thanks for the quick reply.

Bryan