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John___Angela
Explorer
Oct 16, 2014

Got some road hazard damage today. Pics

What a fun day. Managed to get some road hazard damage on the trailer today. Unfortunately took out the fender which jammed the tire and took it down to the steel cords. But Angela managed to get it sorted out on the side of the road. Just a few pics of our fun day, You'll notice the tire guard is completely gone as we had to cut off what was left with our handy dandy 18 volt Ryobi grinder.

First Jack it up and get out the spare.



Get the tire off.



All swapped out and ready to torque



Did all of this on the side of the road although managed to make it to an off ramp siding. Lots of smoke, way fun.

I'm beat, AND I SPLIT A NAIL. Angela has dirty nails, face, arms etc. though. Kinda hot...the weather I mean. :)
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  • rtate's avatar
    rtate
    Explorer
    Oct 16, 2014
    edatlanta wrote:
    I have a torque wrench and use it.

    Maybe we need a new thread and see how many of us have them?

    I have one and use it..
  • edatlanta's avatar
    edatlanta
    Explorer II
    Oct 16, 2014
    I have a torque wrench and use it.

    Maybe we need a new thread and see how many of us have them?
  • PapPappy's avatar
    PapPappy
    Explorer
    Oct 16, 2014
    She did a heck of a job....and I wonder how many RVers even have a torque wrench, let alone use it when changing a tire??

    I've never used a torque wrench when changing a tire, in over 40 years.....though that doesn't mean much, and it's probably better to use it.

    My DW is just as handy.....she has AAA on her speed-dial!! B)
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Oct 16, 2014
    Hi John,

    Sorry to hear of the damage. You owe Angela a great dinner!
  • John___Angela's avatar
    John___Angela
    Explorer
    Oct 16, 2014
    westend wrote:
    Hey, Svengali, they sell replacement fenders at Etrailer. Nice work, the pictures I mean. :B






    Nah, j/k, tell Angela she looks like she's doing a heck of a job.


    Hey thanks for the link. It is a bolt on and connects to the axle with three bolts. Might have to get one from Kendon. No big deal.

    Good link though. Thanks again.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Oct 16, 2014
    Hey, Svengali, they sell replacement fenders at Etrailer. Nice work, the pictures I mean. :B






    Nah, j/k, tell Angela she looks like she's doing a heck of a job.

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