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Post by trickyrick on Sept 14, 2023 22:00:36 GMT -5
Having had some issues recently roadside with being able to loosen lug nuts of a wheel on my F150 I am wondering if the lug nuts on my trailer might exhibit the same difficulty if all I have is the 4-way lug wrench I carry. I have a torque wrench now that adjusts from 10 - 150 ft lbs. Where would I find the proper torque value for the travel trailer?
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Post by nomad1955 on Sept 15, 2023 1:18:35 GMT -5
I have a 2022 Connect 241RLK and was told by dealer 100 ft lbs
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Post by nomad1955 on Sept 15, 2023 1:19:49 GMT -5
Contact your dealer to verify
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Post by johnr on Sept 15, 2023 6:03:55 GMT -5
I set mine to 110 ft. lbs. with an extension to reach the lugs. You could carry a breaker bar with the right sized sockets for both your truck and the camper tires. You can get the cheap one from Harbor Freight which should take care of you in a pinch on the road. www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-25-in-breaker-bar-62729.html |
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Post by laknox on Sept 15, 2023 12:19:07 GMT -5
My owner's manual had the torque specs. Could also contact KZ directly. FWIW, I've been carrying a breaker bar, extensions, sockets and a torque wrench since my 2nd year of RVing, when I had to change a tire on the side of I-17, N of PHX. What I =really= need to start carrying is my Dewalt cordless impact and drill. :-)
Lyle
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Post by 660catman on Sept 15, 2023 16:12:27 GMT -5
My owner's manual had the torque specs. Could also contact KZ directly. FWIW, I've been carrying a breaker bar, extensions, sockets and a torque wrench since my 2nd year of RVing, when I had to change a tire on the side of I-17, N of PHX. What I =really= need to start carrying is my Dewalt cordless impact and drill. :-) Lyle I carry my Dewalt 1/2” impact all the time now. I have it and all the sockets I need for my truck and each trailer I tow. Camper, boat, and two snowmobile trailers. |
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Post by laknox on Sept 15, 2023 18:20:09 GMT -5
My owner's manual had the torque specs. Could also contact KZ directly. FWIW, I've been carrying a breaker bar, extensions, sockets and a torque wrench since my 2nd year of RVing, when I had to change a tire on the side of I-17, N of PHX. What I =really= need to start carrying is my Dewalt cordless impact and drill. :-) Lyle I carry my Dewalt 1/2” impact all the time now. I have it and all the sockets I need for my truck and each trailer I tow. Camper, boat, and two snowmobile trailers. What I =really= need to do is to head to HF and duplicate all the stuff in my "travel box" so I can return my "good" Craftsman and Proto tools back to my main box at home. I don't have a 1/2" impact, just the impact driver, but it's pretty potent. I =have= been thinking about getting a 1/2", though. Lyle |
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Post by Edd505 on Sept 15, 2023 21:34:32 GMT -5
I set mine to 110 ft. lbs. with an extension to reach the lugs. You could carry a breaker bar with the right sized sockets for both your truck and the camper tires. You can get the cheap one from Harbor Freight which should take care of you in a pinch on the road. www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-25-in-breaker-bar-62729.htmlBetter yet go to Amazon and buy a torque stick of the proper torque and leave it with a 1/2 drive ratchet or that breaker bar. |
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Post by laknox on Sept 15, 2023 21:48:59 GMT -5
I set mine to 110 ft. lbs. with an extension to reach the lugs. You could carry a breaker bar with the right sized sockets for both your truck and the camper tires. You can get the cheap one from Harbor Freight which should take care of you in a pinch on the road. www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-25-in-breaker-bar-62729.htmlBetter yet go to Amazon and buy a torque stick of the proper torque and leave it with a 1/2 drive ratchet or that breaker bar. Cheap enough to just get another torque wrench to keep in my truck. :-) Lyle |
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Post by Edd505 on Sept 15, 2023 22:06:26 GMT -5
Better yet go to Amazon and buy a torque stick of the proper torque and leave it with a 1/2 drive ratchet or that breaker bar. Cheap enough to just get another torque wrench to keep in my truck. :-) Lyle 100ftlb stick $14 last torque wrench was over $100
(https://www.amazon.com/Capri-Tools-Torque-Limiting-Extension/dp/B08R82565Q/ref=asc_df_B08R82565Q?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80058322109195&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583657843289691&th=1) |
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Post by nvguy on Sept 15, 2023 22:45:18 GMT -5
I set mine to 110 ft. lbs. with an extension to reach the lugs. You could carry a breaker bar with the right sized sockets for both your truck and the camper tires. You can get the cheap one from Harbor Freight which should take care of you in a pinch on the road. www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-25-in-breaker-bar-62729.htmlBetter yet go to Amazon and buy a torque stick of the proper torque and leave it with a 1/2 drive ratchet or that breaker bar. Torque sticks don't really work with breaker bars or ratchets, you can just keep tightening as there is nothing to stop you from over torqueing (I guess you could paint a stripe on them lengthwise, and stop tightening when the line isn't straight). Torque sticks depend on the "hits" from a impact driver that causes them to twist length wise (like a spring) and limit torque. |
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Post by nvguy on Sept 15, 2023 22:52:30 GMT -5
Here is a link to the Dexter Axle service manual, Page 74 lists wheel torque, but Dexter recommends the wheel manufacturer provide torque requirements. Dexter Axle
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Post by laknox on Sept 15, 2023 23:45:28 GMT -5
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Post by summertime on Oct 2, 2023 8:28:43 GMT -5
You can go to the KZ website and find your manual online. The torque specs are listed there. I just did this a month or so ago when I replaced my tires.
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Post by Edd505 on Oct 3, 2023 22:06:05 GMT -5
Wheel Torque Requirements Sequence (Ft. Lbs.)
Wheel lug nuts should be tightened with a torque-wrench as specified below. Your trailer may be equipped with one of the below axles. The specific rim and lug nut torque specs for these different size axles are as follows:
Steel Wheels
Wheel Size Stud Size 1st Stage 2nd Stage Final Torque Cone Nut Degree
12" - 440 BC 1/2" - 20 20 - 25 35 - 40 60 - 75 60° CONE NUT
12" - 545 BC 1/2" - 20 20 - 25 35 - 40 60 - 75 60° CONE NUT
13" - 440 BC 1/2" - 20 20 - 25 35 - 40 60 - 75 60° CONE NUT
13" - 545 BC 1/2" - 20 20 - 25 35 - 40 60 - 75 60° CONE NUT
14" - 545 BC 1/2" - 20 20 - 25 50 - 60 100 - 120 60° CONE NUT
15" - 545 BC 1/2" - 20 20 - 25 50 - 60 100 - 120 60° CONE NUT
15" - 655 BC 1/2" - 20 20 - 25 50 - 60 100 - 120 60° CONE NUT
16" - 655 BC 1/2" - 20 20 - 25 50 - 60 100 - 120 60° CONE NUT
16" - 865 BC 916" - 18 20 - 25 50 - 60 140 - 170 60° CONE NUT
16.5" - 655 BC 1/2" - 20 20 - 25 50 - 60 100 - 120 60° CONE NUT
16.5" - 865 BC 916" - 18 20 - 25 50 - 60 140 - 170 60° CONE NUT
16.5" X 9.75" 865 BC 5/8" - 18 50 - 60 120 - 125 175 - 225 SPECIAL STUD PILOTED W/ 90° CONE NUTS
17.5" HUB PILOT 865 BC 5/8" - 18 50 - 60 100 - 120 190 - 210 HUB PILOTED W/ CLAMP RING. 90° CONE NUTS & GREASED THREADS
17.5" HUB PILOT 865 BC 5/8" - 18 50 - 60 90 - 200 275 - 325 HUB PILOTED W/ FLANGE NUT
17.5" HUB PILOT 865 BC 5/8" - 18 50 - 60 60 - 110 150 - 175 HUB PILOTED W/ SWIVEL FLANGE NUT
Aluminum Wheels
Wheel Size Stud Size 1st Stage 2nd Stage Final Torque Cone Nut Degree
13" thru 15" Tires 1/2" - 20 20 - 25 50 - 60 95 - 100 STAINLESS STEEL LUGS W/ ALUMINUM RIMS
16" - 865 1/2" - 20 25 - 30 60 - 65 120 - 125 STAINLESS STEEL LUGS W/ ALUMINUM RIMS0
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