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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : I agree with Bulldogpod, there...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=3068" rel="nofollow">croak</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 05 Aug 2014 at 4:54pm<br /><br />I agree with Bulldogpod, there is a lot of great advice on this site. &nbsp;I'm just looking into the purchase of a pod and never would have thought of some of the things I've read here.]]>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : Your more than welcome. Remember...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1014" rel="nofollow">Camper Bob</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 7:29pm<br /><br />Your more than welcome. &nbsp;Remember we were all newbies at one time. &nbsp;This board is a godsend. &nbsp;Instead of learning it after the fact, so much easier to read what others have done. &nbsp;No need to reinvent the wheel each time. &nbsp;I have learned a great deal here and continue to learn. &nbsp;I was hesitant to winterize the first year, but read techntreks advice on how to do it, and now it's a piece of cake. &nbsp;Do draw the line at repacking the wheel bearings, however. &nbsp;Safe Travels.]]>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : Excellent advice, Camper Bob....</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2770" rel="nofollow">Bulldogpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 6:26pm<br /><br />Excellent advice, Camper Bob. We have a camping world near by, I will check into that service for us as well. We will probably go ahead and have them winterize it for us as well, check the seals and roof for leaks, etc. I hope I haven't missed any other important maintenance items. This forum is great for getting good advice from those more experienced with podding than I am. Thank you!]]>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : I know a lot of Podders pack their...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1014" rel="nofollow">Camper Bob</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 6:22pm<br /><br />I know a lot of Podders pack their own.  At my age I ain't doin that by myself. A rather dirty job.  According to the wisdom here, you should repack them every 5-7K miles or to be on the safe side at the end of each travel season.  I take mine to Camping World nearby.  After checking with my delivering dealer who wanted me to make a couple of boat payments for him, Camping World did it for about $150.  To me, cheap insurance.  Don't want to lose a bearing, ever.  Safe Travels.]]>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : Whoa! I&amp;#039;ve never packed the...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2770" rel="nofollow">Bulldogpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 6:03pm<br /><br />Whoa! I've never packed the wheel bearings. Of course we just our pod this year, but I'm not even sure I know how to do that.&nbsp;<div><br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : Wow...this story resembles mine...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2436" rel="nofollow">Patti'sPod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 6:02pm<br /><br />Wow...this story resembles mine almost to the 'T'!&nbsp; Only diff is ALL my studs were sheared off<br>The RV shop stated they could not determine if anything was defective, nor if the lugs were too tight or not tight enough.&nbsp; One stud was found on the road with the lug nut still on.<br>However, even after they torqued both wheels, by the time I arrived at my next destination 2 lugs on one wheel were loose again.&nbsp; <br>None of my trailer-towing friends have heard of this dilemma either. <br>I wonder of the stickers above the wheel-well would override the lack of warning in the manual.<br>If an "authorized" RV repair shop found that defect in your lugs, then Forest River would have to cover the cost.&nbsp; According to the authorized dealer that had fixed mine, they get more $$ doing 'warranty covered' work than 'out of pocket' from the customer..because they would want 'everything' replaced (all studs, brake drum, etc).&nbsp; I guess he told me that in order to state he wold not hold back any evidence of defects or try to just gt me to pay NOW, instead of waiting for their reply (which took 4 business days, btw, before I had to call again)<br>Thanks for your reply and what you've done!<br>Wishing you SAFE &amp; happy travels!&nbsp;&nbsp; :)<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : Prior to our ordering our 171...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1014" rel="nofollow">Camper Bob</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 5:59pm<br /><br />Prior to our ordering our 171 I read every maintenance post here.  A torque wrench was recommended by someone as well as torqueing them on a regular basis.  I religiously torque the nuts to 100 ft/lbs and I also check the tire pressure on each tire on the Pod.  One less thing to worry about is losing a wheel while traveling.  The suggested torque wrench is a Mountain brand which I purchased from Amazon for about $50.  Never had one before.  Now I check them prior to each trip. As I recall, another posted a concern that the nuts were rusting on their Pod.  Looked into that and replaced all the lug nuts with Gorilla brand.  Hope that will remind others how important the maintenance of these Pods is.  Another Podder lost a wheel bearing because the bearings were not repacked each travel season.  He thought that an occasional grease on the zirk fittings was enough.  Evidently, not so.  Not a mechanic, and possibly others will have more and better input, but I don't want to deal with wheel and bearing problems, ever. Safe Travels.]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2014 17:59:21 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving :     Originally posted by John...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2707" rel="nofollow">Budward</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 5:31pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by John &amp; Barb</strong></em><br /><br />This is NOT the same sticker we have.&nbsp;<i><b><font color="#CC0000"> Ours just says tighten before a trip</font></b></i>, not stating how long a trip is--cross country/Alaska/LA???&nbsp; all those are over the mileage we have on our rpod.</td></tr></table><br><br>Ok you admit seeing a sticker that says "tighten before a trip".<br><br>In your first post you said you were on your second trip when the wheel became loose.<br><br>So you HAD tightened the lug nuts twice or not?<img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley33.gif" border="0" alt="Ying Yang" title="Ying Yang" />]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2014 17:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : Welcome, Dan! Congrats on your...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2436" rel="nofollow">Patti'sPod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 5:21pm<br /><br />Welcome, Dan!&nbsp; Congrats on your new purchase! &nbsp; No one at the dealer warned me about it either, even during the walk-through.<br>Have you noticed the stickers above the wheel wells, indicating the necessity of torquing the lugs?<br>I didn't notice it and neither did the mechanics at the RV repair shop! &nbsp; Scary..<img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley5.gif" border="0" alt="C&#111;nfused" title="C&#111;nfused" /> <br><br>Aside from that 'flying wheel' matter, I absolutely love my R-Pod.&nbsp; Hope you always will, as well.<br>Thanks for the link, and enjoy! &nbsp;<br>]]>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : Cheap Insurance:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5ZL0RU/fred...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2297" rel="nofollow">fwunder</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 5:20pm<br /><br />Cheap Insurance:<div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.amaz&#111;n.com/dp/B00C5ZL0RU/" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5ZL0RU/</a></div><div><br></div><div>fred</div>]]>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : Doesn&amp;#039;t hurt to just check...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2442" rel="nofollow">svskier</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 5:18pm<br /><br />Doesn't hurt to just check before every trip. Just checked mine after a 300 mile run and two were loose.<br />Hate it when that happens]]>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving :   This is NOT the same sticker...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=3061" rel="nofollow">John & Barb</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 4:56pm<br /><br />This is NOT the same sticker we have.&nbsp; Ours just says tighten before a trip, not stating how long a trip is--cross country/Alaska/LA???&nbsp; all those are over the mileage we have on our rpod.]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:56:06 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : Welcome to the lost wheel club,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1045" rel="nofollow">marwayne</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 2:12pm<br /><br />Welcome to the lost wheel club, it happened to me to. Check sticker over fender.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/uploads/1045/100_0824.JPG" border="0" />]]>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : This is not a minor issue and...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2916" rel="nofollow">ReiMan1776</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 12:20pm<br /><br />This is not a minor issue and would take two minutes maximum to explain. &nbsp;Much more important than how the TV gets turned on, fan works, etc. I own a small power boat and the first thing I do with friends is let them know where the safety gear is, life preservers, etc. It just takes a few moments.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>Many people would have no clue about this. There is nothing more important than safety issues. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>I will be calling my dealer and writing Forrest River a letter.&nbsp;</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving :   Originally posted by ReiMan1776WOW!...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=936" rel="nofollow">furpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 12:10pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by ReiMan1776</strong></em><br /><br />WOW! I just picked up a new 178 from a San Diego dealer. NOT ONE WORD about re-torqueing the lug nuts. I am really upset as this is a critical safety issue and the dealer should be both aware and required to have the customer sign off that they undertand their responsibility. Someone could be injured or killed plus the property damage.&nbsp;<div><br><br><div><span style="color: rgb51, 51, 51; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 14.399999618530273px;"><b><u>I will be buying a good Torque wrench today and checking my wheels.&nbsp;</u></b></span></div></div></td></tr></table><br><br>Is there not a sticker, right on the side of the camper, with the instructions? <br><br>I have to admit, many new buyer walk through events are pretty weak, but honestly, they can't cover everything. It would take days to get through each delivery. So read the manuals, such as they are, and pay attention to the stickers and warnings located about the pod.. <br><br>I honestly just helped get someone through servicing the gaskets and seals, after 4 years of ownership, they finally noticed that sticker right by the door handle, that they should do it every 90 days..<br>]]>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving : WOW! I just picked up a new 178...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2916" rel="nofollow">ReiMan1776</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 12:01pm<br /><br />WOW! I just picked up a new 178 from a San Diego dealer. NOT ONE WORD about re-torqueing the lug nuts. I am really upset as this is a critical safety issue and the dealer should be both aware and required to have the customer sign off that they undertand their responsibility. Someone could be injured or killed plus the property damage.&nbsp;<div><br><div>Here is a link from the TireRack website with a good explanation:</div><div><br></div><div>http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=107</div><div><br></div><div><span style="color: rgb51, 51, 51; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 14.399999618530273px;">"When installing new wheels you should re-torque the wheel lugs after driving the first 50 to 100 miles in case the clamping loads have changed following the initial installation. This is necessary due to the possibility of metal compression/elongation or thermal stresses affecting the wheels as they are breaking in, as well as to verify the accuracy of the original installation. When rechecking torque value, wait for the wheels to cool to ambient temperature (never torque a hot wheel). Loosen and retighten to value, in sequence. Simply repeat the same torque procedure listed above."</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb51, 51, 51; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 14.399999618530273px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb51, 51, 51; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 14.399999618530273px;"><b><u>I will be buying a good Torque wrench today and checking my wheels.&nbsp;</u></b></span></div></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving :   We were just leaving for our...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=3061" rel="nofollow">John & Barb</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2014 at 11:37am<br /><br />We were just leaving for our 2nd trip with our RPOD 171--brand new-- on Sun, July 27th, and a wheel started to come off after driving about 35 miles.&nbsp; We have a total of approx 600 miles on the pod.&nbsp; 2 of the studs were sheared off and the wheel is no good now.&nbsp; We were first told this would be covered under warranty, but then were denied.&nbsp; They told us on the phone it was denied because we hadn't tightened the lug nuts after 200 miles.&nbsp; NOWHERE&nbsp;&nbsp; in our manual does it say to tighten the lug nuts periodically, either on page 13 where it tells what the torque #s are, or on the maintenance schedule on page 42.&nbsp; I called the ofc of consumer affairs and was told to take Forest River to small claims court.&nbsp; Since the manual does not state when or how often to tighten the lug nuts, we would more than likely win.<div>Anyway, since we were denied, my husband put the spare on and tightened the remaining 3 lug nuts and drove slowly to his friend's machine shop 3 miles from the dealer.&nbsp; When they took the studs out to replace them, they found they had not been properly pressed into the hub and came right out.&nbsp; Right now we're really glad we got the repair denied, because the dealer would have put them back on the way they were originally.&nbsp; We're using all new studs on both sides and buying new steel wheels and lugs.&nbsp; My husband used to build sailboats and drag raced in the past and has trailered all his life.&nbsp; NEVER has there ever been a problem with having to tighten lug nuts.&nbsp; When he asked the dealer why the trailer did not come with a lug wrench, the manager told him they didn't want the customer to do the tightening himself.&nbsp; He also told us we need to tighten them every 50 miles.&nbsp; Can you picture driving down a Hwy and looking for a garage every 50 miles to torque down your lug nuts????&nbsp; Anyway, we've talked with many friends with other brands of trailers, and they DO NOT have this issue.&nbsp; They all say it's BS.&nbsp; I'm also contacted the state hwy patrol as advised by consumer affairs to file a negligence report.&nbsp; Hope you can get some satisfaction and enjoy your trailer without having to worry about killing yourself or someone else.&nbsp; Barbara Moore</div>]]>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving :   thanks furpod. hogone </title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 08 Jul 2014 at 1:22pm<br /><br />thanks furpod.&nbsp; hogone]]>
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   <title>Lost Wheel While Driving :   Good question and a good answer...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=428" rel="nofollow">David and Danette</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 08 Jul 2014 at 11:22am<br /><br />&nbsp; Good question and a good answer that is something I did not know I learned something too, thank you.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=936" rel="nofollow">furpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 08 Jul 2014 at 10:19am<br /><br />Because steel is harder than aluminum, and over time, you can damage or destroy the wheel lug mounting area if you are not careful. Many people never use a torque wrench and are just fine.. others, without the "guidance"&nbsp;a torque wrench gives, may develop problems. <br><br>Same reason your vehicle owners manual says to NEVER use an impact or air wrench to tighten or mount the wheels on your car or truck. Most will have no problem.. some will set the wrench to tighter "must be better".. I have seen wheels on sports cars tightened down repeatedly with this mentality that eventually had a actual failure of the wheel in the lug/center area.<br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 08 Jul 2014 at 9:05am<br /><br />just curious (and hopefully not a stupid question).&nbsp; what is the point/reason of using a torque wrench (an honest question here)?&nbsp; can you over tighten?&nbsp; i have checked mine several times&nbsp;and they don't budge.&nbsp; i have a torque wrench, just didn't use it.&nbsp; i have changed/taken off vehical tires too many times to count and never used a torque wrench.&nbsp;&nbsp;again this is an honest question, nothing against using a torque wrench (which I will start using).&nbsp; hogone]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=526" rel="nofollow">barbanjoe</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 07 Jul 2014 at 4:16pm<br /><br />My 171 uses a 13/16" socket for the wheel lugs and 3/4" on the spare wheel.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2577" rel="nofollow">Hairy Podders</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 07 Jul 2014 at 12:51pm<br /><br />When we bought our 178 in March, I torqued the lugnuts before the camper ever turned a wheel towards home. I rechecked them before each trip this year & twice while on our 4,000+ mile trip. Each time there were a few nuts that turned slightly. <br />I use my Snap-On click style 1/2" drive torque wrench. Do not buy a gauge  or needle style torque wrench; you don't want to be standing on your head trying to read the gauge to see if its torqued or not. <br /> The lugnut size on our '14 178 is 3/4""]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2436" rel="nofollow">Patti'sPod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 07 Jul 2014 at 12:47pm<br /><br />Thanks again for all your replies! &nbsp; It was truly a learning experience and it could've been much worse.<br>I found a torque wrench to add to my toolbox for approximately $20.00.<br>Funny how I have the same sticker right above my wheel well and I did not even notice it! <img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley5.gif" border="0" alt="C&#111;nfused" title="C&#111;nfused" /><br>Hmmmm...perhaps that's not funny at all....<br><br>Love the 'furpod' user name....I can relate <br><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2439" rel="nofollow">rjd111</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 07 Jul 2014 at 9:38am<br /><br />I am buying a news craftmen 1/2 inch torque wrench(on sale) what is the size of &nbsp;the socket that I will need/ Thanks]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=936" rel="nofollow">furpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 07 Jul 2014 at 9:09am<br /><br />Here is a picture of the sticker on the side of a 2013 177.. the sticker on ours is the same..<br><br><img src="http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/maypo59/R-Pod/20140706_164134_zpsc32bdbf8.jpg" border="0" /><br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2014 09:09:49 +0000</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1430" rel="nofollow">ToddLat</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 06 Jul 2014 at 8:58pm<br /><br />Ditto on checking before every trip. It is on our checklist and only takes a few minutes. Sorry that you had that issue. I am sure it was scary]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=807" rel="nofollow">Keith-N-Dar</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 06 Jul 2014 at 4:44pm<br /><br />There is a sticker on mine just over the wheel with the specs.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2855" rel="nofollow">Outbackdave</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 06 Jul 2014 at 3:10pm<br /><br />How many lbs do you torque at.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2770" rel="nofollow">Bulldogpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 4924<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 06 Jul 2014 at 2:44pm<br /><br />Holy moly! That is scary. Thanks for posting, that is now part of my routine.&nbsp;<div><br></div>]]>
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