Wheel trim cover removal Four Winds Majestic 27G

My original Cruise America "wheel covers" kept falling off. Originals did not require a wrench to remove. Originals were like a big hub cap, just snap on and off.

Then I actually got "wheel simulators" that are held on with a lug nut and coupling nut, that does has have a dimple in it. Those don't fall off.

Different sizes available, so make sure you get right size. I also have the "pliers" type, but they are not as strong.

http://www.pacificdualies.com/31-2000lw-lug-nut-wrench/

http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=6837&rewrote&affiliateid=5193&gclid=CJXyjczIuMsCFRSPfgodLJQDQw

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Thanks, sorry for slow response but there was a web problem (it would not open) with this topic which has now been fixed by the forum support.

We have Dicor simulators on our E450, same stud/nut size as E350. Went with a 1/2" drive deep socket and ratchet. Socket size is 1-1/8" and the ones sold a Lowe's ("Kobalt" Brand) work well. The "hex" part is deep enough to hold the full edges of the stainless jacket over the steel nut. Standard socket can't reach the "hex." I want them tighter than the Dicor tee wrench will get them, and if they rust a little, the Dicor tool won't loosen them.

x2 on getting a normal (deep) socket of the right size. The T handle tool that Dicor provides is rather light-duty and in my experience liable to break if the wheel simulator nuts are too tight or rusted on or otherwise don't really want to come loose. If you use a breaker bar or similar for the lug nuts, it's just a matter of obtaining a different socket.

Maybe it's a well-known trick, but I learned by watching a mechanic that you can determine the actual nuts that hold the simulator in place (vs. the dummy ones on the simulator itself) by tapping them with a wrench handle or something similar and listening to the tone of the tunk. It's a lot easier than staring and trying to see which ones have the slightly different center.

Cruise is now using a fully snap in set of Dicor wheel liners. The old ones with the two securing lug nuts were awful.

I've been wondering about my wheel covers, thanks for all the info.