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Stainless steel screws source?
I need quality screws that won't rust.
Home Depot and the like are not reliable.

My window frame screws are already rusting.
I need #8 5/8" sheet metal screws.

Thanks
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Stainless steel screws source?
Reply #1 –
I replaced all the screws that run along the bottom of our rig where the lower fiberglass section meets the aluminum. I used stainless steel screws from Ace Hardware. They have held up well.

For what it's worth, years ago I looked at a used LD that spent 50% of its time along the Florida coast. There was so much corrosion on the hardware of that rig.  I guess the salty air did a number on it. I believe your rig came from Florida didn't it? If so, I am not surprised you are seeing signs of rusty screws.

Steve K
Steve K

2003 Mid-bath
Re: Stainless steel screws source?
Reply #2 –
Here you go.
McMaster-Carr

Mcmaster-Carr has been one of my favorite industrial suppliers for decades, with quality parts and quick deliveries.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Stainless steel screws source?
Reply #3 –
Hi Steve K. Greg's used rig (Hilola) came from Florida.  Ted's (Tedyboy) new 2021 rig was a a showroom floor model from Montclair.  No salt air influence that far inland. I buy stainless screws from both Lowes and Home Depot. Also Amazon and Harbor Freight. I'm about 8 miles distant from Del Mar, and hopeful that there is little salt air. I do spend time just feet from the Pacific when I can.  RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Stainless steel screws source?
Reply #5 –
Fastenal may have the screws you seek.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Stainless steel screws source?
Reply #7 –
West Marine carries a good selection.
Warren
2019 MB “Dream Catcher”
Jeep Wrangler JL
Re: Stainless steel screws source?
Reply #8 –
Quote from: Larry W  - 
Here you go.
McMaster-Carr

Mcmaster-Carr has been one of my favorite industrial suppliers for decades, with quality parts and quick deliveries.

Larry


I'm wondering if the SS screws would react with the aluminum window frame?
Dissimilar metals.
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Stainless steel screws source?
Reply #9 –
Quote from: tedeboy  - 

I'm wondering if the SS screws would react with the aluminum window frame?
Dissimilar metals.

High-grade stainless steel is not going to act adversely with aluminum. The screws linked too are very resistant to corrosion.
I use a lot of stainless hardware from Home Depot, Lowes and Ace and have had good results.
You can add even more protection using an anti-corrosive paste on the threads
TEF GEL Corrosion Eliminator and Anti-Seize Lubricant, 2 oz. | West Marine

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Stainless steel screws source?
Reply #10 –
MacMaster-Carr (see Larry's link)... and be sure to get 316 stainless--it's more corrosion-resistant than the lower grades (18-8, 303, 410, etc.). I rarely if ever see 316 stainless hardware in hardware stores. (If it's just labeled "stainless steel," you can bet it's not 316.) MacMaster usually delivers in 1-2 days, so you won't have to wait long. One of many things I learned from my boater friends...
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: Stainless steel screws source?
Reply #11 –

Hi Ted.  Judging by the picture I can only assume that someone at Lazy Daze grabbed the wrong box of screws when they were installing your window. I've spent hundreds of dollars worth on stainless screws from Home Depot lately, and in the past. Lowes doesn't offer the #10-32 screws I prefer (only 10-24). They are on my motorhome, previous motorhome, outdoor projects and other (friends) trailers and such. I haven't seen any galvanic corrosion like in your picture.  Is it only one window, or are all of your outdoor screws 'rusting'?
  These have a slightly larger head, and a bit longer. I'm sure you can safely use the longer, black coated, 304 stainless screws, but the larger head may not fit. 
     #8 X 1" Stainless Truss Head Phillips Wood Screw, (25pc), Black Xylan Coated...
    I'd put a dab of sealer in each hole before putting in the new screws.     edit: looking for standard head ....  
    Found standard head, 304 stainless screws. A little black touch up paint, would make it blend in better, and protect it from corrosion.   #8 x 3/4" Stainless Phillips Pan Head Wood Screws (100 pc), 18-8 (304)...    RonB

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RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Stainless steel screws source?
Reply #12 –
Quote from: RonB  - 
Hi Ted.  Judging by the picture I can only assume that someone at Lazy Daze grabbed the wrong box of screws when they were installing your window. I've spent hundreds of dollars worth on stainless screws from Home Depot lately, and in the past. Lowes doesn't offer the #10-32 screws I prefer (only 10-24). They are on my motorhome, previous motorhome, outdoor projects and other (friends) trailers and such. I haven't seen any galvanic corrosion like in your picture.  Is it only one window, or are all of your outdoor screws 'rusting'?
  These have a slightly larger head, and a bit longer. I'm sure you can safely use the longer, black coated, 304 stainless screws, but the larger head may not fit. 
     #8 X 1" Stainless Truss Head Phillips Wood Screw, (25pc), Black Xylan Coated...
    I'd put a dab of sealer in each hole before putting in the new screws.     edit: looking for standard head ....     RonB

The rust is really happening fast with the bathroom window frame screws and I assume that is due to the increased moisture from showering.
However,  the other window frame screws have some rust also.
Todd thinks they may have got a bad batch (ya think?) He found an older batch of screws he'll send me he said. Don't know how many but there's a lot of screws when you add up all the windows.  I'm still leaning towards installing quality I know I can order.
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2021 Mid Bath
Re: Stainless steel screws source?
Reply #13 –

Hi Ted; I altered my above post to include these screws. A bottle of black (car) touch up paint would protect the heads of these better quality screws,  #8 x 3/4" Stainless Phillips Pan Head Wood Screws (100 pc), 18-8 (304)...      100 screws ought to get most screws.  White paint for the other locations.   RonB

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RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Stainless steel screws source?
Reply #14 –
"I'm still leaning towards installing quality I know I can order."
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Good plan, IMO.
2003 TK has a new home