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what are these fasteners?

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Topic: what are these fasteners?

Posted By: EchoGale
Subject: what are these fasteners?
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 12:01pm

Hi folks,

I need to remove my bathroom sink to get to a drain pipe that has become disconnected. I cannot figure out what the fasteners are. They aren't flat or phillips screws. They're square and everywhere in the pod. Do I need an allen wrench? something else? If you also happen to know the size that would be helpful when I go to buy whatever in need.

thanks!

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Julie

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 12:10pm

Hello Julie,

The square drive screws are more technically called Robertson drive screws. You would need a square tip driver for them. They are common in RVs. You should be able to find the Robertson drive tips along with other types at your local hardware store. You can find short tips for screwdrivers with interchangeable tips or longer ones more suited to a drill/driver.

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StephenH
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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 12:13pm

You need a square screwdriver aka a Robertson screwdriver. Any hardware store will have them. There are different sizes, be sure to get the right one.

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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 12:14pm

Thank you! Are they standard sized or do you know what size they are (since I can't remove one to take it with me).

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Julie

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 12:24pm

I believe a #2 size will be what you need. Although it would not hurt to pick up a set with different sizes if you can find one.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 12:32pm

thanks again

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Julie

Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 4:04pm

Sometimes they are called 'square drive trailer screws'...because they seem to be in every type of camper or cargo trailer ever made...almost...

Yes you can buy a set with those type of tips almost anywhere that sells tool and hardware.

They also work well in most small power screwdrivers and drill/drivers.

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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 5:30pm

+1 they sell them in assortments at every hardware dealer. I have a screwdriver attachment with a #2 in a drawer, I use all the time. Don't buy one bit. Buy the assortment with a handle.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: Kup-Pod
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 8:07pm

Robertson screwdrivers come in different colours (yellow, green, red & black), the ones in the RPod are "red robertsons"

Robertson screwheads are not common in the US since they are a Canadian invention - sorry bout that!:-)

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2017 RP-178
2021 F150 5.0l
"Lead me on a level path"

Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 8:26pm

Thanks all, I got one today.

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Julie

Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2020 at 10:00am

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