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G Kerns · 03-03-2006, 10:09 AM

Was at Daytona infield and one of my large friends broke the ladder stand-offs going up to the roof.I have ordered new stand-offs,I don't know how to get the old corroded ones from the coach.Anyone have any suggestions?

G Kerns · 03-03-2006, 10:09 AM

Was at Daytona infield and one of my large friends broke the ladder stand-offs going up to the roof.I have ordered new stand-offs,I don't know how to get the old corroded ones from the coach.Anyone have any suggestions?

Joe-K · 03-03-2006, 11:48 AM

Howdy, and welcome to iRV2.

Depending on how closely the old standoffs broke off, you might be able to grab the end with a pair of visegrips and wind them out. Dependent on what type of material they are screwed into behind the fiberglass rear cap, you might find a liberal soaking with penetrating oil helpful.

I'm sure someone here has ran into the similiar situtation and will have an answer.

Fxrscotty · 03-03-2006, 01:02 PM

You may have to drill them out or reposition the holes. You may be able to move them and still cover the old ones. Good luck.

chasfm11 · 03-03-2006, 01:53 PM

I got tangled up with a Railroad crossing arm and had to completely remove my ladder to have the outer arm welded. My ladder was mounted with self tapping screws and I simply backed them out, including the ones into the roof. I had to peel back the self leveling caulk on both sides of the roof mount but had no problems with the screws after that.

I put everything back with one sized larger self tapping screws and the ladder is more solid today than before I started the repair.

Good Luck

Charlie