Step Support Bolts. . .

JeffandSuzanne · 06-17-2003, 12:07 PM

ON A RECENT TRIP TO THE TEXAS GULF COAST, WE HAD ONE OF THE FLUSH MOUNTED BOLTS (NOT SURE IF THEY ARE CALLED BOLTS) WORK LOOSE AND DROP OUT OF THE "DISAPPEARING" FOLD UP STEP SUPPORTS. THE BOLTS HAVE A HEX SHAPED INDENTION WHICH CALLS FOR AN ALLEN WRENCH. JUST THOUGHT I'D POST THIS AS A MAINTAINENCE HEADS-UP. THE BOLTS OBVIOUSLY NEED PERIODIC CHECKING AND TIGHTENING!

fphil · 06-30-2003, 10:05 PM

We have a 1998 Excella 1000 34 ft FK and the same thing happened,so I check them from time to time. Replacments would be hard to come by.

Phil and Sharon Freeman 1998 34 ft. FK. Grandson Corbin, Chile the Sm. Dog 2001 GMC c3

Silvertwinky · 07-01-2003, 03:56 AM

I also think it's a good thing to check from time to time. I almost lost one of the bolts on a 1975 International we had. I just happened to catch it before the bolt was lost for good.

thenewkid64 · 07-01-2003, 06:15 AM

While they may not be cheap, I am sure the local Airstream dealer either stocks or can get the replacement hardware as this step is still in production today.

JeffandSuzanne · 07-03-2003, 04:24 PM

Went to North Dallas RV and Randy gave me a 1/4"-20 Allen head screw that fixed the step. . . no charge! Thanks Randy!