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2021 280RS interior back wall issue with all screws popped out of lower angle brace!
2021 280RS interior back wall issue with all screws popped out of lower angle brace!
I was reinforcing the cabinets alongside my love seat and spotted about 8 screws resting on the floor. They came from the angle brace that secures the back wall to the floor. What size screws can I put in to reattach? Is this common?
I was reinforcing the cabinets alongside my love seat and spotted about 8 screws resting on the floor. They came from the angle brace that secures the back wall to the floor. What size screws can I put in to reattach? Is this common?
TIA
Courtney C
I think those are #8 screws, 3/4 or 1" long. I have heard of a few screws but not many found in this area .
Brian
Brian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
Yes larger screws are ok. You could have your dealer look at it , maybe they can determine if there is an issue. I an not sure why they would fall out, could be they were stripped when installed or installed too tight and head broke off. This is not uncommon on an Rv, I just have not seen many in the area that you experiencing.
Brian
Brian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
My dealer is not the best for getting back. I did put a call to them a few days ago. I have put in a request to replace my step stabilizer too. I have never been able to use it as it was so rusted.
Will see.. They are 4 hours away.
Petepool - I pulled the drawing package for your 280RS to see what kind of backing is running along the wall where the screws are attached. There is supposed to be a piece of sheet metal in the wall that runs the entire length where the bracket is. There should not be any wires or plumbing in this area, so if you go with a larger screw, you should be fine. I'd take one of the screws to a hardware store and get one that is the next thickness up, and the same length. For example, if the current screws are a #8, go with a #10. Then, when installing the new screws, be very careful not to overtighten them. That piece of sheet metal is very thin and if you overtorque the screws, they won't hold.
BTW, it's very common for RV manufacturers to overtorque screws in these applications and have them back out.
I also had one of my cabinet shelves collapse, and I had to reinforce it.
Jim
Jim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
GDRV Technical Forum Moderator
GDRV Rally Support Coordinator
That looks more like someone forgot to put them in during assembly or they were removed for an adjustment and just not put back. If there are holes already in the wall I would try running a few back in by hand with a #2 robertson bit. If they seem to snug up well I would just put them back and forget about it.
If theyre loose I would move up to the #10 diameter in the same length.
I was reinforcing the cabinets alongside my love seat and spotted about 8 screws resting on the floor. They came from the angle brace that secures the back wall to the floor. What size screws can I put in to reattach? Is this common?
TIA
Courtney C
Courtney, over the years a number of us have reported those screws coming loose and laying completely out on the floor from that metal angle bracket between the rear wall and floor. I reported and shared pictures years ago and even shared this with GDRV. We have had this happen a couple times in recent years as well. The group consensus seemed to be flex between the wall and floor which seemed to make sense. The rougher the roads, severe wind conditions, the heavier the RV is loaded,etc. (all situations to stress the RV structure more) seemed to contribute to the situation.
Many of used toothpicks and/or glue to the screw "holes" using the current screws or the larger screws as some have suggested. Don't be surprised that even with this "fix" that the situation will surface again but to a lesser degree as has been the case with us.
Dan
Dan & Carol
2014 303RLS Reflection #185 (10/2013 build)
2012 Silverado LTZ Crew Duramax 2500HD - 2700/16K Pullrite Superglide
Well I tried #10 screws and they just push in by hand. Wondering if the sheet metal backing strip was not installed....
Another question on the sofa mount. Small l-bracket is not holding the sofa and I want to put a larger bracket in for more support. What do I have to be concerned with under the existing mount? Screw length? Water tanks?
Regarding the back wall. Take a strong magnet and see if it sticks in the screw locaton. This will tell you whether the sheet metal backing is in place or not.
Jim
Jim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
GDRV Technical Forum Moderator
GDRV Rally Support Coordinator
Well I tried #10 screws and they just push in by hand. Wondering if the sheet metal backing strip was not installed....
Another question on the sofa mount. Small l-bracket is not holding the sofa and I want to put a larger bracket in for more support. What do I have to be concerned with under the existing mount? Screw length? Water tanks?
TIA
Courtney 2021 280rs
Jim's suggestion using a magnet is what I was going to share as well. Magnets come in handy for many things in the RV as a number of us learned such as locating and sizing the exterior wall TV backer as well.
Regarding the sofa brackets, we left ours off from nearly day one with no issues after 8 seasons. It makes it convenient to clean behind the sofa. Ongoing sawdust sprinkling, flies/bugs, etc., most often present themselves for cleanup opportunities after some days of use. We found that when the slides are in, the sofa has no where to move either as the slides will prevent any forward movement with no wear on the sofa either. Our tolerances between slide ends and furniture made for a fit with less than an inch to move. Check your tolerances to learn more and decide best course for you all.
Well I tried #10 screws and they just push in by hand. Wondering if the sheet metal backing strip was not installed....
Another question on the sofa mount. Small l-bracket is not holding the sofa and I want to put a larger bracket in for more support. What do I have to be concerned with under the existing mount? Screw length? Water tanks?
The nuts come in various diameters. You can check the hole size using drill bits (push in). That should give you the max outside diameter of the nut size - not the screw diameter.
Hope this makes sense
Now having said that it should be still under warrentee, so give GD customer service a call.
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