RV Camper Awning help-bottom bracket

[kenner27]

Any suggestions on some sort of filler for the bottom bracket of the awning? The lag bolts are loose and keep backing out. It doesn’t feel like it’s rotten, maybe just hollowed out. Any suggestions on what I can shoot in the holes to re-tighten the bolts?

[KY2TX]

You could fill holes with silicone and reset screws near existing hole

[BETTERLUCKYTHANGOOD]

Mix up a mixture of Epoxy and sawdust....make it thick but still just a little running. Pack it in the holes and cover with tape till it dries, then you will be able to drill a pilot hole and reinstall the bolts.

[kruppa24]

Cut the end off an old zip tie and put it in the screw hole. Then put the lag bolt back in.

[CabezaBlanca]

Get a kite stick. Poke it in the hole and break it off in there. Run your lag bolts back in. Like new.

[CabezaBlanca]

Cut the end off an old zip tie and put it in the screw hole. Then put the lag bolt back in.

This is a good fix also.

[kenner27]

Thanks. I’ll try the zip tie route to start.

[Oleman]

Buy a dow rod at Home Depot or Lowes about the size of hole. Cut to length, apply some wood glue and push/drive into hole. Let glue dry over-night or couple days. Drill starter hole and screw in lag bolt. Fixed!

[smokeless]

Or, use a handle from a foam brush.

[Pushbutton2]

My sister hollow door latch screws was stripped out.
I took a small plastic drywall plug and put that in the holes.
They're tight now [emoji1303]

[Buckshot4900]

Cut a pointed piece of wood and drive in there as far as it’ll go then insert your bolt. It’ll stay till the cows come home.


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