Anyone install a King Dome?

[Scott Forman]

How did you anchor it?

What's the best way to archor something to the diamond plate roof?

Thanks

Scott Forman
82 FC35RB
Memphis

[Gary Miller]

When anchoring to the diamond plate, I would use a few very short
(1/2") SS screws with the points filed off.

Drill a very generous starter hole since the SS has a hard time
keeping it's threads intact, or run a steel or hardened steel screw
in, then back it out and put in the stainless, with perhaps a coating
of anti-seize for when you want to remove it someday.

You have about 1/4" under the diamond plate b4 the roof starts.
Walking around up there will wear holes in your roof if you leave the
points of screws on, or run them in too far.

Gary Miller
83 FC 33
Milwaukee area

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
wrote:
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> How did you anchor it?
>
> What's the best way to archor something to the diamond plate roof?
>
> Thanks
>
> Scott Forman
> 82 FC35RB
> Memphis
>

[Stephen Birtles]

Use the infamous rivnuts excellent holding quality easy to install
Stephen 77fc35

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
wrote:
>
> How did you anchor it?
>
> What's the best way to archor something to the diamond plate roof?
>
> Thanks
>
> Scott Forman
> 82 FC35RB
> Memphis
>

[Scott Forman]

What is a rivnut?

Scott

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
wrote:
>
> Use the infamous rivnuts excellent holding quality easy to install
> Stephen 77fc35
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@>
> wrote:
> >
> > How did you anchor it?
> >
> > What's the best way to archor something to the diamond plate roof?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Scott Forman
> > 82 FC35RB
> > Memphis
> >
>

[one_dusty_hoot]

Threaded blind insert
http://www.hansonrivet.com/w64.htm
bob
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
wrote:
>
> What is a rivnut?
>
> Scott
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
> wrote:
> >
> > Use the infamous rivnuts excellent holding quality easy to
install
> > Stephen 77fc35
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > How did you anchor it?
> > >
> > > What's the best way to archor something to the diamond plate
roof?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Scott Forman
> > > 82 FC35RB
> > > Memphis
> > >
> >
>

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

Hi all:

When I installed my king dome, I went down to a local nut and bolt store,
picked up several of the blind nuts used to mount the mirrors on Chevy
pickup trucks and used 1/4 -20 stainless hex head bolts. I also made the
tool from a bolt and 2 nuts to install the inserts with. Worked nicely for me.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm

At 02:03 AM 9/1/2006 +0000, you wrote:
>When anchoring to the diamond plate, I would use a few very short
>(1/2") SS screws with the points filed off.
>
>Drill a very generous starter hole since the SS has a hard time
>keeping it's threads intact, or run a steel or hardened steel screw
>in, then back it out and put in the stainless, with perhaps a coating
>of anti-seize for when you want to remove it someday.
>
>You have about 1/4" under the diamond plate b4 the roof starts.
>Walking around up there will wear holes in your roof if you leave the
>points of screws on, or run them in too far.
>
>Gary Miller
>83 FC 33
>Milwaukee area
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
>wrote:
> >
> > How did you anchor it?
> >
> > What's the best way to archor something to the diamond plate roof?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Scott Forman
> > 82 FC35RB
> > Memphis
> >
>

[Leroy Eckert]

Scott:
A rivnut is a device which is placed into metal, fiberglass or other thin skin
using a compression type tool to secure it. A screw or bolt is then inserted
into it to mount the intended object. Not expensive. Requires a cheap special
tool. Used extensively on aircraft. Typical sizes are 6-8-10

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40
Niceville, FL




----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Forman
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 7:03 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Anyone install a King Dome?


What is a rivnut?

Scott

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
wrote:
>
> Use the infamous rivnuts excellent holding quality easy to install
> Stephen 77fc35
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@>
> wrote:
> >
> > How did you anchor it?
> >
> > What's the best way to archor something to the diamond plate roof?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Scott Forman
> > 82 FC35RB
> > Memphis
> >
>





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[Leroy Eckert]

Scott:

If Stephen doesn't carry rivnuts you can find them and the required tool at
Aircraft
Spruce.com. A great addition to any toolbox. While you are at it order
stainless screws and tinnermann washers for a beautiful flush installation. If
you look closely at my tail light retrofit on the forum you will see the
finished product. The stainless plate holding my tail lights are mounted with
rivnuts, stainless screws and tinnermann washers.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40
Niceville, FL





----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Forman
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 7:03 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Anyone install a King Dome?


What is a rivnut?

Scott

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
wrote:
>
> Use the infamous rivnuts excellent holding quality easy to install
> Stephen 77fc35
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@>
> wrote:
> >
> > How did you anchor it?
> >
> > What's the best way to archor something to the diamond plate roof?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Scott Forman
> > 82 FC35RB
> > Memphis
> >
>





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