Our story of getting our Outback 28KRS

Our Camping Trips

Modifications

One Way Screws

I replaced the phillips head screws in both hinges for the handle as well as the screws that hold the handle latch. I changed them to "ONE WAY'S" at least that's what they called them at the store. Basically they are a flat head screw that you can tighten, but if you try to loosen it, the slot is ramped so it will push the tip of your screw driver out of the screw. When putting this new hardware in, I used clear silicone caulking (like what you would use around your bathtub), and I filled the hole before putting the new screws or bolts in so it seals the weather out. I thought I would wipe it off after they were tight and put a little dab in the middle of the slot where the screw driver would go. The reason for this is if anyone tries to remove the screw, it will damage the silicone dab that I put there, thus letting me know it has been tampered with. Since it's clear, it really is not noticeable.




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