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Cameo_Phil
Explorer
Sep 28, 2013

Screws for trim on 5th wheel

I have a 2002 Cameo that has several loose or missing screws around the exterior trim. What type of screws is everybody using to replace t0hese missing trim screws. The original screws were aluminum , but I have had no luck finding any aluminum screws.
Lowe's did carry aluminum screws, but they discontinued them. An internet search has turned up no listing for aluminum screws. Will 18-8 SS screws work without having galvanic action take place?
  • ontheroad101's avatar
    ontheroad101
    Explorer
    Sep 29, 2013
    I've use stainless several times. I had to paint the heads white on some of them Worked well.
  • D_E_Bishop's avatar
    D_E_Bishop
    Explorer
    Sep 28, 2013
    handsome51 wrote:
    I have a 2006 Carriage. When I have a missing screw or one that the head is starting to rust. I replace it with a stainless screw. I put RTV in the screw hole and on the screw. Then I screw it in and wipe the access off.


    X2 for reinstalling SS screws, I just use the ones the hardware stores carry I don't know from 18-8. What is RTV?
  • handsome51's avatar
    handsome51
    Explorer
    Sep 28, 2013
    I have a 2006 Carriage. When I have a missing screw or one that the head is starting to rust. I replace it with a stainless screw. I put RTV in the screw hole and on the screw. Then I screw it in and wipe the access off.

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