Lug nuts/ new members- not the same...
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Topic: Lug nuts/ new members- not the same...
Posted By: Grayotter
Subject: Lug nuts/ new members- not the same...
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 6:41pm
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We just got our 179 yesterday. We've camped for 40 years. Mostly boondocking. Haven't seen an instruction manual for the R-pad, but have enough experience to get along. Question. A few weeks ago I visited this site and saw people discussing R-pad wheels falling off, due to not diligently torqueing the lug nuts. What PSI should I use for these lug nuts? I noticed the two outside door locks line up in opposite directions when open or locked. Don't know if they all come this way or not, but to remember which way they should go I put a dot of "White Out" on the edge of both locks to remind me of the open position. Hopefully I'll remember the positions before the white out wears off. Happy Trails... Gar and Elizabeth ------------- Love2 1der |
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Posted By: Grayotter
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 6:49pm
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Oops, forgot to ask about another issue with the 179. Seems like a big wind could blow the entry door into the right tail light. Has anybody figured out a door stop? ------------- Love2 1der |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 6:53pm
Should be a sticker above your fender with a big 'ole red NOTICE for proper torque. On my 178 it says 100 ft. lbs. Best idea to take notice and get yourself a torque wrench. Yes, wheels do fall off. That said, mine haven't budged more than a click in 10,000 miles. Just lucky, I guess.
If you are talking about the keyed locks on the lockers, they can be installed 90 degrees different - either horizontal or vertical. You can unscrew them (single phillips screw) and adjust according to taste. You also should be able to tell when they snug themselves closed. Some folks go with combo locks instead, but I don't worry that much. Too old and too busy and having too much fun to worry. Hope that helps. fred
------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 6:58pm
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Welcome!
On the discussion of tightening the lug nuts, just check that they are tight before leaving on a trip and before taking off in the morning if traveling on a long trip. I carry a 4-way lug nut wrench just for the POD to does this. Yes I learned the hard way after a great weekend trip. The door locks do line up opposite to each other, this is normal. The manual that comes with the POD is very generic, so if you do find one the best use for it is to use it to start your first campfire. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Marx
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 7:45pm
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Welcome aboard, mine is also 100 for the torque spec. I have a specific torque wrench set aside that travels in my camp tool bag for each trip as well as a small extension for the attaching the lug nut to it as well. Part of my check list is checking the air in the tires upon going to hook up, adding if necessary, then torque as needed. I do this routine before every trip regardless of the distance to hopefully avoid that dreaded flat tire. I also carry a crossbar tire iron and regular jack and a min of one jack stand as well too. Be safe and enjoy out there!
------------- 2014 R-POD 177 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 9:13pm
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Welcome. Check out the link in my signature for good info. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Sea pod
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 11:40pm
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Hey garyotter...welcome from cayucos ...we have a 179 and have made a couple of short trips around ca, but are leaving of Idaho on sat. Just for safety sake I have checked the lugs and tire pressure. Also carry a torque wrench to check the lugs as we travel. With only one axle, would not want to lose a wheel. Hope to see you around town. ------------- TV..ford 350 Co pilot....Noreen Navigator...rosie |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2014 at 12:28am
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This makes me wonder if I should include a few extra studs and lug nuts in my spare parts kit. They have come in handy with my boat trailers in the past, they are inexpensive and relatively easy to replace should a stud shear off on the road. ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |