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Post by kzkaren on Feb 27, 2024 22:44:16 GMT -5
I need to modify how I attach my front dinette table to the front wall. Where can I get a construction schematic of the tailer 'bones' - studs/joists, etc? I want to be sure I'm screwing into substantial wood framing.
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Post by WrkrBee on Feb 28, 2024 8:32:14 GMT -5
I don't think schematics exist beyond the factory walls. "Bones" and screws are heavy and have been replaced. You'll find mostly aluminum/fiberglass/plastic skinned foam walls, particle board pieces, and adhesives used in campers now.
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Post by laknox on Feb 28, 2024 17:18:24 GMT -5
I see you found the right place, Karen. :-)
Lyle
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Post by kzkaren on Mar 16, 2024 15:03:47 GMT -5
So I still have the issue of framing in the front wall under the window. I removed the original dinette table hardware on the front wall and see there is a verticle piece of wood inside the wall (there has been a cut out of the interior paneling so I can see wood behind itP) however where the original hardward screw holes are, there is NO wood, just this flimsy interior paneling. No wonder several of the screws to the original hardward were stripped!
Now I'm left with what to do about putting up the metal strip that couples with the strip on the edge of the dinette table. It appears that I have nothing but this thin interior paneling to screw into. No framing.
I got in touch with the KZ people and they sent me construction schematics for the Classic, but no schematic of the front wall. So, still in the dark. And knocking on the paneling or using a stud finder is giving me no indication of construction framing.
It's a wide front window so I figured there'd be some kind of support below the window - appears not. Believe, without first hand input, I'll glue AND screw the strip to the front wall. Anyone out there ever take the skin or interior paneling off the front wall?
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Post by WrkrBee on Mar 16, 2024 21:13:24 GMT -5
Post the construction schematics for the Classic. They could help someone else. See if KZ, or their wall manufacturer, will send you a wall picture before the interior skin is installed.
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Post by rvcouple on Mar 25, 2024 17:10:42 GMT -5
If you have to use screws to attach the metal strip to the thin paneling, use 1/2" #10 screws with the course threads about every 2 inches and do NOT over tighten them where they can strip. A hand screw driver for the final setting of the screw, not a power driver. Longer screws into a stud every 12" - 16" will hold it, but a smaller screw every two inches will also give a lot of strength. You would probably have to tear the paneling off the wall to get it off.
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