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lap527's avatar
lap527
Explorer
Jan 20, 2018

Beware of worn rivets in steps

I was loading TC up today and on second step coming out a rivet gave way. Whew, glad I am pretty quick on my feet or I would of face planted on concrete. DH just said something about the rivets the other week. We replaced both rivets on second step with bolts and nuts. So heed the warning and keep an eye out on your steps. It sure coulda been ugly. :E
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  • Jim's avatar
    Jim
    Explorer
    Jan 20, 2018
    Yikes! Great to hear you dodged that bullet. Good advice, I'm going to check mine right now.
  • lakeside013104's avatar
    lakeside013104
    Explorer
    Jan 20, 2018
    Big hammer tap on the face of the rivet while holding a metal block on the back side of each rivet should be an annual chore.

    Glad you did not take the fall. A picture of your steps would be helpful.

    Lakeside
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Jan 21, 2018
    Glad you are ok. I've never had an RV with riveted steps.
  • lap527's avatar
    lap527
    Explorer
    Jan 21, 2018

    Here is the picture. Using phone to do pic is a big pita. Hopefully you can see the bolts.
  • lakeside013104's avatar
    lakeside013104
    Explorer
    Jan 22, 2018
    lap527 wrote:

    Here is the picture. Using phone to do pic is a big pita. Hopefully you can see the bolts.



    Pictures are good. Thanks. Looks like you installed new bolts.

    Lakeside
  • ab257's avatar
    ab257
    Explorer
    Jan 24, 2018
    We had a rivet fail fairly quickly after buying our camper, probably due to manufacturer error. We installed shoulder bolts due to the difference in diameter of the holes in the movable and fixed portion of the joint.

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