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**chuckster57** · 01-05-2020, 09:54 AM

Factory uses self tapping screws, probably only buy one type for everything and by the barrel for a better price. all the awning and topper kits I have installed only have self tappers for the brackets that mount to the slide. all the rail screws are not self tapping. I drill very small pilot holes every three or four holes to align the rail and then go back and just screw in the rest. Its easy to slip and get the rail all crooked if you don't do something.

01-05-2020, 09:54 AM	#8
chuckster57 Site Team Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Modesto Posts: 20,357	Factory uses self tapping screws, probably only buy one type for everything and by the barrel for a better price. all the awning and topper kits I have installed only have self tappers for the brackets that mount to the slide. all the rail screws are not self tapping. I drill very small pilot holes every three or four holes to align the rail and then go back and just screw in the rest. Its easy to slip and get the rail all crooked if you don't do something. __________________ 2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel. Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS. Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.