Replacement screws

[BeckyK]

I'm replacing a side window and would like to use ss screws. What kind and size do I use. Thank you

[Bruce H]

Hi Becky,

Take one of your old screws out and take it with you to the hardware store to compare and get the right size. Lowe's handles some stainless steel fasteners. Having said that, if the screw hole is "eaten out" or deteriorated I sometimes go with the next size up in diameter. Be careful about using a longer screw that could go all the way through to the interior of the trailer. I also like to dip a screw threads in the window caulking (you will be using fresh caulking to seal the window) to make sure the screw hole is sealed.

[Alf S.]

Originally Posted by BeckyK

I'm replacing a side window and would like to use ss screws. What kind and size do I use. Thank you

Hi: BeckyK... Be careful using S/S screws. You'll have dis similar metals and could end up with a corrosion issue. If you do use them, also use thin nylon washers to isolate the screw heads from the window frame.
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[John in Michigan]

Assuming your camper windows were assembled similar to vintage Boler 13s (rivets or sheet metal screws into raw fiberglass), you could use relatively short (maybe 1" pan head sheet metal screws). Alternatively you could use machine screws paired with nylock nuts and washers. This alternative would address the problem of dealing with various sized holes in the the fiberglass.

[BeckyK]

Thank you Becky

[Carri in Ontario]

Originally Posted by Alf S.

Hi: BeckyK... Be careful using S/S screws. You'll have dis similar metals and could end up with a corrosion issue. If you do use them, also use thin nylon washers to isolate the screw heads from the window frame.
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

Please tell me what nylon washers to buy - repairing windows on "78 Trillium 4500

[David Tilston]

Originally Posted by Carri in Ontario

Please tell me what nylon washers to buy - repairing windows on "78 Trillium 4500

Carri, They are available at Home Depot. Match to the size of screws used:
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/pau...ers/1000418599

It is worth noting that I replaced the screws around the windows on one of my Trillium about four years ago with 316 screws. I did not use nylon washers. I have not noticed any corrosion issues, but better safe than sorry.

[thrifty bill]

Here in the US, for almost any part, I check Amazon and eBay. In the case of screws, to do the windows in a Trillium you are talking several hundreds of them. Buying at a local home improvement store tends to be pretty expensive.

On screws, I find eBay is the cheapest, I buy several different lengths of #6 and #8 SS screws, Phillip head. A bag of 100 can be around $6.50.

Now in Canada, no idea which will be cheapest.

[Carri in Ontario]

AND

Originally Posted by thrifty bill

Here in the US, for almost any part, I check Amazon and eBay. In the case of screws, to do the windows in a Trillium you are talking several hundreds of them. Buying at a local home improvement store tends to be pretty expensive.

On screws, I find eBay is the cheapest, I buy several different lengths of #6 and #8 SS screws, Phillip head. A bag of 100 can be around $6.50.

Now in Canada, no idea which will be cheapest.

Thanks David and Bill.
I am hoping to order from Amazon as home depot SS screws don't seem to be sold in quantity and are very expensive.
There are SOMANY screws - but I think the sizes are standardized enough that I can figure them out. The nylon washers on the other hand...I cannot figure out the sizes...each list thickness, OD and ID.AND measurements listed in metric, inches OR decimal inches. :-P

[David Tilston]

I post links to Home Depot because they are easy to search. But when I want to buy a large quantity of screws or other fasteners, I go to Calgary Fasteners & Tools:
https://www.calfast.com/search?contr...uery=fasteners

I can never find what I'm looking for on their site, but I take an example of what I am looking for and they produce a box of 100 for as much as Home Depot charges for 10. The only down side is they are mostly open during business hours, (when I'm at work). They are open 8am till noon on Saturdays, but that means I have to get up early. There are three of them in Calgary. There is likely a comparable store near you.

[Eddie Longest]

ACE HWD carries a good selection of stainless screws. They sell by the piece or you can buy a box. The boxes usually contain 50 or 100 screws. The boxes are in the rear of the bin. I don't waste my time at Lowe's or HD for stainless hardware.
Eddie

[Roy in TO]

Originally Posted by Carri in Ontario

Please tell me what nylon washers to buy - repairing windows on "78 Trillium 4500

Home Depot sells a black powder coated screw in their deck / railing section that does the trick.



I found my post that gives the part #
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/...tml#post600917