screws in walls

[Brett_K]

On a positive note, we picked up our used 2013 Salem 26tbud today and we are thrilled. There are some issues to address that I need help with. The first issue is there are places where screws are pulling out of the walls. It is obvious why with the paneling being thin and a stud was not hit. What kind of anchors are recommended to replace screws in thin paneling? Places where there are screw holes that aren't needed, I was planning on using paintable caulk. No more screw holes unless absolutely necessary.

[thib2722]

If you have access to an air stapler, I would use construction staples. They will countersink, hold well, and the mark left will be easy to cover up with colored putty. In fact, many of the RVs used to be assembled with staples.

[wbrown62]

He is not asking about hanging items on the walls. He simply wants to replace or reinforce the fasteners that are currently holding the paneling in place.

[Cobra21]

I wouldn't hang anything of weight on just thin paneling. Maybe a clock or small
picture. I also had some of them which I filled with paintable chaulk
as you mentioned.

Brian

[tvman44]

Moly bolts. 🙂

[Ray___June]

Toggler High Performance Anchors. There is nothing better for the thin walls, and they hold amazing amounts of weight.