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Old 11-13-2024, 04:17 PM   #1
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I am going through my 2017 Roadtrek SS Agile for winterization. The Roadtrek fabrication parts to secure the tanks are rusted to the point where I'm not sure it would be able to operate/servicable. (see attached photos)

I will need a set of 8"-10" stainless bolts and bolts.

If anyone has a favored source, I would be appreciative.
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Old 11-13-2024, 05:33 PM   #2
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https://www.mcmaster.com/
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Agree, McMaster has a very extensive online catalog and they ship quickly. Bulk of nuts, bolts, air springs, washers, rivnuts and many other hardware items I bought from them for my conversion.
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One important potential issue with McMaster is volume of leftover staff. Very often 50 nuts package from McMaster is less expensive than same size 5 nuts from Amazon if you can find them. Searches on Amazon are frustrating forcing me going back to McMaster. For me, the end result is large leftover hardware from my build. Fortunately, I organized storage of my hardware in steel cabinets with labeled drawers and use them since.
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Old 11-15-2024, 02:33 PM   #5
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https://boltdepot.com/Hex_bolts_Stainless_steel_18-8
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Old 11-21-2024, 05:14 PM   #6
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If you are near water, West Marine stores have a good selection of stainless steel hardware in stock.

Our local Ace Hardware also has a good selection and returns are easy.
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+1 for McMaster or similar industrial supply vendor. I think these companies are less likely to provide counterfeit hardware.

Amazon is my last choice when the specified strength is critical in situation such as the OP's tanks.
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I have also used Bolt Depot many times for on-line orders. One nice thing about them is there is no minimum order amount or quantity and their shipping costs are very reasonable.
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All my vehicles are old so I've had this situation often. While stainless may do what you want, you still will likely have to get those connections apart. On my 99 RT, the all thread was welded to the frame, so instead of replacing it, I got the old nuts off with solvent, wire brush, and patience and did not break any of the threaded sections. some new nuts plus never seize slathered everywhere and I think I'm good for years to come. At least my approach may buy you some time in putting together a solution using stainless.
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