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Camper/caravan/tent fitting screw screw size

M3 · 6 mm long

Camper/caravan/tent fitting screw takes M3 metric screws, 6 mm long.

Where it is used: camperlands sells a 'Pozi Countersunk Screw M3 X 6MM' listed among caravan/tent hardware accessories.

Head and drive, as the source states them: flat / countersunk head and Pozidriv drive.

This entry is marked reported and comes from camperlands.co.uk.

M3 means a 3 mm nominal diameter with a 0.5 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3.

Camper/caravan/tent fitting screw screw specifications

One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.

ThreadLengthPitchHeadDriveWhere it goesStatus
M36 mm0.5 mmFlat / countersunkPozidrivCamperlands sells a 'Pozi Countersunk Screw M3 X 6MM' listed among caravan/tent hardware accessoriesReported

Fitment records and sources

M36mmreported

Camperlands sells a 'Pozi Countersunk Screw M3 X 6MM' listed among caravan/tent hardware accessories

pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10

How to check the screw before you buy

  1. Where the manufacturer publishes a torque value, use a torque driver rather than feel.
  2. Diameter: across the threads an M3 screw measures about 3 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
  3. Pitch: 0.5 mm from one thread crest to the next (20 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
  4. Length: the source describes a countersunk (flat) head, and those are measured overall, from the top of the head to the tip.
  5. The record states 6 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
  6. Driver: the source names a Pozidriv drive. For comparison, standard M3 heads take PH1 (Phillips) or T10 (Torx), or a 2.5 mm hex key.
  7. Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M3 is about 80-130 N·cm into metal threads and 35-60 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.

Common mix-ups with M3

  • Thor Zone Nanoq S case mixes metric M3 (various lengths: 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 20mm) and imperial #6-32 UNC fasteners across the same build, so builders must sort hardware carefully rather than assuming an all-metric kit.
  • ISO 14581 Torx countersunk screws look like plain countersunk screws but need the right lobe driver; a Phillips bit will chew the head.

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In stock and shipped from South Carolina. Our black screws are Phillips wafer head (low profile); match the head style and length to the original before you order.

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Questions about Camper/caravan/tent fitting screw screws

What size screw does Camper/caravan/tent fitting screw use?
M3 × 6 mm for camperlands sells a 'Pozi Countersunk Screw M3 X 6MM' listed among caravan/tent hardware accessories.
How long are the screws in Camper/caravan/tent fitting screw?
The record gives 6 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
What is the thread pitch of an M3 screw?
0.5 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M3 machine screws; a 0.35 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 2.5 mm and the normal clearance hole is 3.4 mm.
What screwdriver do I need for Camper/caravan/tent fitting screw?
The source lists a Pozidriv drive. Standard M3 heads otherwise take PH1 (Phillips) or T10 (Torx), or a 2.5 mm hex key.
Can I use an imperial screw instead of M3?
No. Imperial look-alike: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3. Use a true M3 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
Where can I buy replacement screws for Camper/caravan/tent fitting screw?
TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M3 x 6mm, which matches the length in the records above.