I have recently found that a lot of screws and some bolt/nuts are becoming somewhat loose on my 1 year old 5th Wheel. Not to the point of coming out, but when I apply a tool to them I can easily rotate 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn to get them into a tight condition. This tells me that they have probably been loosening from travel vibration. We have about 6 to 8 K of relatively easy highway miles in the last year. Since the Medium (#242) Duty Loctite would prevent this loosening from happening I was considering removing the screws and applying the Loctite and then retightening the screws. This grade of Loctite is removable, but they would not vibrate loose.
Does this sound reasonable, or is there some reason I shouldn't do this? Any opinions appreciated.

John

I can see no reason at all not to do this. I have done exactly what you are suggesting with great results. The Locktite or any other super glue will work in wood, plastic, metal, and particle board. Try it, you'll like it. Make sure you use it sparingly and also make sure you get a tiny amount under the screw heads, too.

I have done exactly that on several screws on my motorhome that I kept finding loose over and over again, especially those holding the gas struts to the baggage compartment doors. As I found one loose, I would remove all on that strut and apply medium Loctite. After awhile of doing that, I haven't had to tighten a loose screw on a strut in months now.

Thanks to you both for the info. That's what I was thinking, but I just wanted to make sure that there wasn't something that I was overlooking. Now I'll get to work with my trusty Loctite.

John

Just one word of caution when using Loctite: be very sure not to over use it. Two years ago I did what you are proposing to the loose screws in my MH. Unfortunately, I applied too much to several of the screws and it leaked out and down the sides of the coach. I'm still working to rub out the unsightly stain marks. On the other hand, the Loctite does hold the screws to this day. As always, oRV

Thanks oRV for the "Heads-Up", I will definitely keep that in mind! That is a good point.

John

What about the loose nut behind my computer keyboard?

Will it help that???

Clear nail polish works in a pinch, too, but is easier to break loose if you need to and cleanup is just with nail polish remover (on most surfaces) ie acetone.

You can also use a little bit of silicone (I keep a tube of the brand called "Goop" in my toolbox). I often just stick the threaded end into the tube and then screw it in. Works well for nuts/bolts.

This thread sure does bring back memories of my old English motorcycles and cars.
Phil

Corvairs were also great consumers of Loctite as well as Permatex but the oil leaks never ceased...