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11-11-2019, 08:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Classic
Thousand Oaks
, California
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 1,637
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Do you have a screw loose?!
I was coming out of the airstream today and nearly fell over when one of the screws from the stairs fell out and support was non existent.
Was able to find the screw and reinstall. Also checked tightness on all others and lubed all moving parts. Figured I would throw the reminder out there in case anyone else missed this preventative maintenance.
Xoxo [emoji8]
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11-11-2019, 08:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Glad you’re not hurt. Which screw fell out? One of the 4 that mount from underneath the threshold area?
I crushed my stairs and had to replace them. I check those screws once a month just in case. Really would prefer something with a more solid structure...
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11-11-2019, 08:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 Avenue Coach
Corpus Christi
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,719
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Glad you avoided serious injury. I'd have probably done a hard face-plant.
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11-11-2019, 10:02 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2009 25' FB Flying Cloud
1973 31' Sovereign
Mount Angel
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 259
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What was once screwed in....
Good advice! We (as in Dave, known here as Burnside Bob) will have to check that.
We just returned from a 4000+ mi trip that included a teeth rattling trip to Chaco Culture Historical National Monument. 16 miles or washboard took nearly 2 hours to travel----one way! Once we arrived at the campsite, a trailer inventory showed broken cabinet doors (the ones under the sink) barely hanging on by a hinge. The bashed the surrounding trim to bits. The shower and bathroom walls came partially unscrewed. a thermos and several latterns unscrewed themselves from the bases. Cups sustained chips and broken handles, etc. The extent of the damage was almost comical. People with travel trailers were all surveying other campers damage. Good thing we travel with repair tools. We need to do a complete survey and repair this Winter.
Traveling on the way out, we met other Airstreamers who asked if the terrible road conditions continued the entire way (yes). While no one actually came to a complete halt, we could have exchanged pictures of our grandkids and travels in the time we took to pass each other. I was thinking that a road sign stating "Alcohol Encouraged" would have been appropriate. Incredible site, but even more incredible road conditions. Campground was great!
Susan
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11-11-2019, 10:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,107
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i but bolts on the side.
that really stiffened up the steps
they feel much more solid now
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11-12-2019, 02:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Classic
Thousand Oaks
, California
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 1,637
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveSueMac
Glad you’re not hurt. Which screw fell out? One of the 4 that mount from underneath the threshold area?
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One of the screws in the side that hold the top step in place. My wife heard my expletive. I don’t swear much now a days but I chirped loud and proud on this one as I could have smash my face if I wasn’t still young, agile, good looking, and humble.
Easy to tighten down, just a flat head and an Alan wrench. I’ll snap a picture if anyone needs it.
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11-12-2019, 04:19 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Thanks for the heads up, will check today.
Peter
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11-12-2019, 04:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Pic would be good. I’m not sure where you’re talking about.
And your humility is noted. [emoji3]
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11-12-2019, 05:45 AM
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Wheels Itch)(Must Travel
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
- east coastal area -
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 683
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We use a pair of adjustable supports under the door steps to remove the ‘bounce’. Safer overall hopefully the steps will last longer.
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11-12-2019, 05:49 AM
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Wheels Itch)(Must Travel
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
- east coastal area -
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 683
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Pic attached of step support
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11-12-2019, 09:09 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,742
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Hi
I had the same screw fall out of ours. Never did find it. The expedition to replace it involved a drive to two different Airstream dealers. The first one swore they had it in stock over the phone. When I got there (after a two hour drive), they said they would never stock anything like that ..... grrrrr .... The second dealer was three hours in the other direction. They did indeed have the right part.
Bob
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11-12-2019, 09:14 AM
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Married with Airstream
2004 25' International CCD
Vancouver Island
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 934
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Glad noone was hurt ... Checking the stairs will become part of my spring inspection and before trip inspection. (along with checking the bracket that secures the dump pipe)
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2004 International 25CCD Registered Name "Blue Streak"
2013 F-150HD FX4 SuperCrew Lariart (MaxTow) "Red Dragon"
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11-12-2019, 09:36 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2006 28' International CCD
Saint Paul
, Minnesota
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 51
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That is the problem with aluminum steps, too many parts.
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11-12-2019, 10:20 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,655
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I prefer this.
I wasn't worried about the step failing (Until now), I just like the solid feel of the platform.
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11-12-2019, 11:16 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2004 22' Safari
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 374
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Stairs
Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveSueMac
Glad you’re not hurt. Which screw fell out? One of the 4 that mount from underneath the threshold area?
I crushed my stairs and had to replace them. I check those screws once a month just in case. Really would prefer something with a more solid structure...
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I think a little Loc Tite Thread locker would take care of the problem
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11-12-2019, 11:32 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2019 25' Flying Cloud
North-Central
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSxyWhtGuy
One of the screws in the side that hold the top step in place. My wife heard my expletive. I don’t swear much now a days but I chirped loud and proud on this one as I could have smash my face if I wasn’t still young, agile, good looking, and humble.
Easy to tighten down, just a flat head and an Alan wrench. I’ll snap a picture if anyone needs it.
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BigSxy: please post the pic if you get time. Thx
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11-12-2019, 11:52 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Classic
1972 Argosy 22
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 30
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Step screw
That screw is like $26:00 ask how do I know!
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11-12-2019, 02:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver.Sanctuary
I think a little Loc Tite Thread locker would take care of the problem
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Why the heck didn’t I think of that?! Thanks - I’ll put that on the spring checklist!
Light dawns on Marblehead [emoji3]
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11-12-2019, 02:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Canyon Country
, California
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 909
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Ahhh I had to tighten loose screws inside the kitchen cabinets and proceed to tighten ALL of interior screws... I did not think about outside!!!! that's my next project.
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2019 Flying Cloud 19CBB
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11-12-2019, 07:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 25' FB Classic
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 850
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Quote:
Originally Posted by duncans
Good advice! We (as in Dave, known here as Burnside Bob) will have to check that.
We just returned from a 4000+ mi trip that included a teeth rattling trip to Chaco Culture Historical National Monument. 16 miles or washboard took nearly 2 hours to travel----one way! Once we arrived at the campsite, a trailer inventory showed broken cabinet doors (the ones under the sink) barely hanging on by a hinge. The bashed the surrounding trim to bits. The shower and bathroom walls came partially unscrewed. a thermos and several latterns unscrewed themselves from the bases. Cups sustained chips and broken handles, etc. The extent of the damage was almost comical. People with travel trailers were all surveying other campers damage. Good thing we travel with repair tools. We need to do a complete survey and repair this Winter.
Traveling on the way out, we met other Airstreamers who asked if the terrible road conditions continued the entire way (yes). While no one actually came to a complete halt, we could have exchanged pictures of our grandkids and travels in the time we took to pass each other. I was thinking that a road sign stating "Alcohol Encouraged" would have been appropriate. Incredible site, but even more incredible road conditions. Campground was great!
Susan
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The Ranger at Chaco Center stated that the road is never going to be improved, it keeps a lot of folks out. Do they yet have the telescopes [emoji437]? Love going there and looking at the night sky. Yes it’s a very long slow trip but worth it. Amazing area and history, viewing the building and the way of life that was there for a long time.
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