Propane strap -Jayco Jayflight 5th wheel trailer

[macleadv]

The metal strap that holds one of the propane tanks in place broke and the strap was attached to the wall with a screw and nut, with the nut behind the wall. The only way I can see to reattach the strap is with a large metal screw in the metal sheeting wall as I can not get behind the wall to use a screw and nut. I am questioning the durability of this fix.

Has anybody experienced a similar problem and what other solutions were employed?.

[3330]

Mac, I'm replying only because I don't see any suggestions yet. I don't know exactly what you are dealing with but if the propane tank is in a compartment you may have a couple of options to increase the strength of your connection. You could try screwing the strap in a couple of different locations, doubling your purchase area. If you do that don't reef the strap too tight, just enough to secure the tank. You could also screw a larger and heavier piece of sheet metal to the area where the strap attaches and then screw your strap through both layers of metal. I hope this helps.

[DMRGMC]

How about using an anchor insert that expands on the unseen side, that has a threaded machine screw or epoxy (J,B Weld) a threaded insert in place. If needed you could beef up the wall thickness by epoxying a thicker piece of metal to the wall where the fastener will go. Just a thought.

[Jagiven]

Originally Posted by DMRGMC

How about using an anchor insert that expands on the unseen side, that has a threaded machine screw or epoxy (J,B Weld) a threaded insert in place. If needed you could beef up the wall thickness by epoxying a thicker piece of metal to the wall where the fastener will go. Just a thought.

Depending on the wall constructions a Rivet Nut would work. A rivet nut in concept is very similar to a pop rivet in concept. It does use a different tool than a pop rivetor.

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[Diesel Donnie]

I suggest you loosen the screw to see if the bolt is actually a sheet metal screw- Sheet metal screws are more commonly used in our rvs than nuts and bolts- JMHO- DD

[troutslayer]

Originally Posted by Jagiven

Depending on the wall constructions a Rivet Nut would work. A rivet nut in concept is very similar to a pop rivet in concept. It does use a different tool than a pop rivetor.

[video=youtube;nDA115pcWOc]

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Seann45 Senior Member     Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Saskatoon Sask Canada Posts: 10,726	Originally Posted by Jagiven Depending on the wall constructions a Rivet Nut would work. A rivet nut in concept is very similar to a pop rivet in concept. It does use a different tool than a pop rivetor. [video=youtube;nDA115pcWOc] __________________ Seann 2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter. 145days /2023 2022/151 2021[/COLOR] 93/2020,157/2019219/2018 206/2017,215/2016, 211/2015, 196/14, 247/13, 193/12 You may also like: RV Heat Pump vs RV Furnace: Is One Better? Our Oregon Coast Big Rig Camping Discovery You Never Forget Your First RV Black Water Spill Early Spring RV Trips Off-the-Beaten-Path These 5 RV Parks in Baja California Will Make You ... How This RVing Couple Creates Amazing Camping Expe... 5 Tips for Planning an RV Trip to The Grand Canyon Easy RV Campfire Desserts for Lazy Chefs « TV Mount Viewsonic | Installing TV and bount in Eagle HT bedroom » Thread Tools Show Printable Version Display Modes Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode Search this Thread Advanced Search Posting Rules You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Trackbacks are Off Pingbacks are Off Refbacks are Off Forum Rules	Flooring keeps seperating Brennan Beach Campground Pulaski, New York Thousand Trails Lynchburg Pembroke, Virginia Sun Outdoors Myrtle Beach Conway, South Carolina Sun Outdoors Cape May Cape May, New Jersey Drummer Boy Camping Resort Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Reviews provided by 10 Clever Hacks for Effortless Dishwashing in Your... Color Me Happy: Choosing the Best Exterior RV Pain... You Can Do It! - Do It Yourself RV Ultimate Guide to RV Dent Repair: DIY Solutions an...

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[Seann45]

Originally Posted by Jagiven

Depending on the wall constructions a Rivet Nut would work. A rivet nut in concept is very similar to a pop rivet in concept. It does use a different tool than a pop rivetor.

[video=youtube;nDA115pcWOc]

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2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
145days /2023 2022/151 2021[/COLOR]
93/2020,157/2019219/2018 206/2017,215/2016, 211/2015, 196/14, 247/13, 193/12