2007 Jayco Eagle 345BHS awning mounts

[Hardline]

As we were at the lake this passed weekend I noticed the lower awning mounts were not tight against the side of the trailer. I decided when I got home to do a little investigating. After I removed the mount it is apparent that the lag bolt holes are larger then the lags and the mounts have been basically hanging for a bit. I have done some reading and would like some clarification. I have read that you can drill out the holes and use bolts that go all the way through. Then use a piece f aluminum strap on the back side.

I have checked out my trailer. If I drill out the mount it will end up behind my stove which seems like a great place for a bolt to come through and put a strap and nut on. So before I take a drill and start punching holes through the side of my camper I just want to make sure I'm reading the information correct.

Does this sound like a reasonable plan? I'm kinda new at this 5th wheel repair and don't want to make a big OH NO!!!!

[laknox]

mhardin wrote:
I had the same problem on my Jayco travel trailer. I drilled the lag bolt holes to the size of some wooden dowel rod I had and then epoxied the dowel rod into the hole. After the epoxy set up, I drilled the proper size for the lag bolts and reinserted them. Problem solved!

Dowel was probably harder wood than what the factory used, too.

Lyle

[mhardin]

I had the same problem on my Jayco travel trailer. I drilled the lag bolt holes to the size of some wooden dowel rod I had and then epoxied the dowel rod into the hole. After the epoxy set up, I drilled the proper size for the lag bolts and reinserted them. Problem solved!

[flifisher]

Sounds like a reasonably fix. Might want to use a thicker piece of aluminum or a large steel washer or strap. You might try plugging the old hole with a dowel and epoxy and redrilling. Worth a try before you pull your stove.

[lee_worsdell]

My awning came off at the top on one side. Tried rebolting but nothing their . The rv shop said that their are wooden blocks behind the wall for mounting. Stupid why would they not try to mount it to a stud. I have heard of lag bolts right thru to the inside I guess that would work if it was a cupboard or something to hide it.