Torquing the lug nuts on my Crusader 295rst.
After only four thousand miles, I had a blowout on my right rear tire. I suppose I overreacted but rather than keeping the D rated tires I went up to a Gladiator which is E rated. During changing o...
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Time to download materials so your not "at the mercy" of anybody.
Make a binder for everything you have and keep it in your RV. And yes, it is amazing what some shops do compared to the manual.
Here's what I found, it might help maybe not. (copied and pasted)
Prime Time Manufacturing Fifth Wheel English 2015 http://idn.tweddle.com/forestriver/manual?itemtype=UG&brand=Prime_Time_Manufacturing&model=Fifth_Wheel&language=EN_US&year=2015&market=US&idn_session=6ubuchkks8lpd1nstpjarl3ro0
Typical torque stages
1ST STAGE 20 TO 25 ft./lbs.
2nd STAGE 55 TO 60 ft/lbs.
3rd STAGE 85 TO 95 ft/lbs.
Note:
Start all lug nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. Wheel nut torque requirements vary depending on the size and manufacturer of the wheel. Always use the wheel manufacturer's recommendation but do not exceed 100 ft/lbs. on 1/2 inch studs, or 130 ft/lbs on 9/16 inch studs. Unless otherwise specified by the wheel manufacturer, use a final torque of 85-95 ft/lbs.
Note:
It is recommended that wheel bearings be repacked yearly.
DANGER
Be sure to use wheel nuts that are compatible with the coin in the wheel. Improperly torqued wheel nuts can cause the wheel to separate from the wheel mounting surface during operation. This could result in property damage, serious personal injury or loss of life. Do not over torque.
Make a binder for everything you have and keep it in your RV. And yes, it is amazing what some shops do compared to the manual.
Here's what I found, it might help maybe not. (copied and pasted)
Prime Time Manufacturing Fifth Wheel English 2015 http://idn.tweddle.com/forestriver/manual?itemtype=UG&brand=Prime_Time_Manufacturing&model=Fifth_Wheel&language=EN_US&year=2015&market=US&idn_session=6ubuchkks8lpd1nstpjarl3ro0
Typical torque stages
1ST STAGE 20 TO 25 ft./lbs.
2nd STAGE 55 TO 60 ft/lbs.
3rd STAGE 85 TO 95 ft/lbs.
Note:
Start all lug nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. Wheel nut torque requirements vary depending on the size and manufacturer of the wheel. Always use the wheel manufacturer's recommendation but do not exceed 100 ft/lbs. on 1/2 inch studs, or 130 ft/lbs on 9/16 inch studs. Unless otherwise specified by the wheel manufacturer, use a final torque of 85-95 ft/lbs.
Note:
It is recommended that wheel bearings be repacked yearly.
DANGER
Be sure to use wheel nuts that are compatible with the coin in the wheel. Improperly torqued wheel nuts can cause the wheel to separate from the wheel mounting surface during operation. This could result in property damage, serious personal injury or loss of life. Do not over torque.
