R-pod Owners Forum : Stainless steel screwd https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Stainless steel screwd Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 10:03:39 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:23:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13476 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Stainless steel screwd : What?? No moisture in Nevada???... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130332#130332 Author: lostagain
Subject: 13476
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 9:23pm

What??  Shocked  No moisture in Nevada???  Why it's raining right now.  Only we need a whole lot more as does CA.

I enjoyed the excessive salting of the roads in NJ, having lived there 10 years and have seen the results on every kind of structure made my man or bird.  It's awful.  I agree, where you have that kind of corrosion potential 316 SS screws make sense.  It's really frustrating to see the results years later.  A perfect screw, with everything around it oxidized or corroded, the screw hanging by a "thread."  Personally, I tried to take my car to the car wash after every snow storm to rinse the salt off top and bottom.  If I had a trailer there, I don't think I'd take it out on salty roads, though that can't always be avoided.

Even here we have salt issues.  Both times our trailer has been out this year, it got a salt bath on the way home from melted snow and salt.  Now, it's just sitting, and sitting, and sitting.... along with the new truck to pull it.  NO! I don't have cabin fever!   I'm just feeling cramped.  Maybe I should take my mask off at home?
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:23:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130332#130332 Stainless steel screwd : Originally posted by lostagainRust... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130328#130328 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13476
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 3:56pm

Originally posted by lostagain

Rust is common to all screws made of steel when there is moisture available.  I have had 2 FR trailers and they don't seem to be out of the ordinary, insofar as rust is concerned.  If the screws are rusting where there should be no moisture, it's an early warning sign that water is getting into where it shouldn't.  Parts of the screws that are exposed to the outside will normally show some rust if not powder coated or painted.  If the shafts of the screws are rusting, you may want to try to figure out where the moisture is getting in and fix it.  If it's coming in through the screw hole, then take the screw out, coat the threads with marine sealant caulk, and replace them.  If it's coming in through some other source, then you'll need to track it down.

He he. You live in NV where there is no moisture to speak of. 

If you live in the Southeast or drive in the winter in the Rust Belt its a different story. Moisture is everywhere, and everything in those areas rusts. It doesn't necessarily mean that moisture is getting in where it shouldn't (although it could be). SS screws are a great idea, but mild SS (like 304 aka 18/8) will rust too, often badly. 316 is the good stuff, although its more expensive. That's what I'd recommend especially if you're going to be exposed to road or sea salt.
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:56:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130328#130328 Stainless steel screwd : Same. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130327#130327 Author: EchoGale
Subject: 13476
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 2:29pm

Same. ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:29:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130327#130327 Stainless steel screwd : Rust is common to all screws made... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130324#130324 Author: lostagain
Subject: 13476
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 12:42pm

Rust is common to all screws made of steel when there is moisture available.  I have had 2 FR trailers and they don't seem to be out of the ordinary, insofar as rust is concerned.  If the screws are rusting where there should be no moisture, it's an early warning sign that water is getting into where it shouldn't.  Parts of the screws that are exposed to the outside will normally show some rust if not powder coated or painted.  If the shafts of the screws are rusting, you may want to try to figure out where the moisture is getting in and fix it.  If it's coming in through the screw hole, then take the screw out, coat the threads with marine sealant caulk, and replace them.  If it's coming in through some other source, then you'll need to track it down.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:42:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130324#130324 Stainless steel screwd : +2 on the Slayer. Yup, that was... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130323#130323 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13476
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 11:25am

+2 on the Slayer. Yup, that was Zuck’s nickname at his Hahvahd frat house. ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:25:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130323#130323 Stainless steel screwd : So is corrosion of screws in an... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130321#130321 Author: tcj
Subject: 13476
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 10:46am

So is corrosion of screws in an Rpod a common issue? ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:46:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130321#130321 Stainless steel screwd : Zukerberg will own your soul. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130320#130320 Author: tcj
Subject: 13476
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 10:44am

Zukerberg will own your soul.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:44:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130320#130320 Stainless steel screwd : +1 to Glue Guy. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130318#130318 Author: lostagain
Subject: 13476
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 10:20am

+1 to Glue Guy.  ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:20:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130318#130318 Stainless steel screwd : Originally posted by JeepinatorYou... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130317#130317 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13476
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 10:03am

Originally posted by Jeepinator

You may need to be a member of the RPod Ownere group on Facebook to access this - https://www.facebook.com/groups/RPodOwners/permalink/10156315531555808/

It’s very detailed on replacing the screws
Yup. Closed group. I can not in good conscience join FB.
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:03:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130317#130317 Stainless steel screwd : You may need to be a member of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130314#130314 Author: Jeepinator
Subject: 13476
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 9:14am

You may need to be a member of the RPod Ownere group on Facebook to access this - https://www.facebook.com/groups/RPodOwners/permalink/10156315531555808/

It’s very detailed on replacing the screws
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:14:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130314#130314 Stainless steel screwd : It would be about as easy to look... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130283#130283 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 13476
Posted: 06 Apr 2020 at 4:26pm

It would be about as easy to look at the trailer to find all the screws as it would be to find and watch a youtube video about it, if one even existed. 

And yeah, take a few samples to a good hardware store or big box home center...they will probably have what you need. 
]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:26:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130283#130283 Stainless steel screwd : A good hardware store would be... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130282#130282 Author: Buffalohunter
Subject: 13476
Posted: 06 Apr 2020 at 2:30pm

A good hardware store would be a start]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:30:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130282#130282 Stainless steel screwd : I need to know what size stainless... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130280#130280 Author: 1liquid1
Subject: 13476
Posted: 06 Apr 2020 at 12:34pm

I need to know what size stainless steel screws to use to replace my old screws.    And is there a u tube to show just where all the screws are?]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:34:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13476&PID=130280#130280