Rv Awning Bolts Stripped

My motorhome awning mounting holes up at the awning rail are stripped.

Rv awning bolts stripped.

Right now 1 4 x 3 lag bolts are installed. It goes through the aluminum sidewall and into the frame of the coach. After the trip i rechecked them and all is well. Our camper s awning creates the perfect place to hang out in the shade especially when it s hot out.

Follow up just got back from a 900 mile trip with a fifth wheel after fixing the awning bolts. Looks like it worked. When you re ready to open it you can unzip its lower portion. Edited by hoodscoop 31 august 2012 10 59 am.

I do like the idea above of adding loctite to the bolts. I removed the 1 4 x 1 1 2 long lag bolts and replaced with 5 16 x 2 lags. Sal lugo wurtsboro ny answer. Stripped rv awning bolt.

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