RobbieJam Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Hi all, after the dealer told us that caravan wheel nuts have a habit of working themselves loose and coming out ( :huh: ) we have ordered a torque wrench so that we can give them a quick check before starting a journey. Just a couple of questions: 1. What torque settings should be used - is there a 'standard' or will it be different for different vans? 2. I'll check them before setting off but should they be checked after a certain period of time/number of miles on longer journeys? The last thing I want is a wheel flying off! Any help greatly appreciated. Quote Abbey Vogue GTS 417 towed with a Nissan X-Trail - love both! Link to post Share on other sites
matelodave Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Usually 88nm for steel wheels and 110-115nm for alloys although Bailey Unicorns require 160nm, but they've got special wheel bolts Quote 2018 S-Max Titanium 2. 0 Tdci (177. 54bhp,180ps,132kw) Powershift + 2015 Unicorn III Cadz, Ventura Marlin porch awning Link to post Share on other sites
Leedslad Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Your Dealer should be able to give you the torque settings recommended by Abbey for this 'van. John. Quote Never ask a man if he comes from Yorkshire. If he does, he'll tell you. If he doesn't, why humiliate him? Link to post Share on other sites
RobbieJam Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Cheers guys. Good point asking the dealer, why didn't I think of that! Thanks again. Quote Abbey Vogue GTS 417 towed with a Nissan X-Trail - love both! Link to post Share on other sites
Lefthand Down Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Once used the wrench must be returned to zero setting for storage. Quote Ford C-Max and Coachman Festival 380/2 SE 2006 Still trying to find the perfect pitch. Internet connected via 3 dongle Windows 7. ..110 amp Battery+ 65 watt roof mounted Solar and 25 watt Wind Turbine. LED lighting. Status Aerial 315. Loose chattels marked with UV,.Reich Move Control. Safefill Fitted. ,CT. Ninja (Hon) Flies the flag. Tyron Bands Not Much Money but we do see life. Motto . Carpe Diem . Link to post Share on other sites
caretakerpete Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 good advice lhd, didnt know that pete Quote 2007 vw touareg 3. 0 v6 tdi altitude & 2013 swift conqueror 630. "near enough is good enough !!!" Link to post Share on other sites
karlywoo Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Its general good practise to re-check after 20 mile or so, alloys as said before are usually 115NM Quote Currrent outfit. . Volvo V70 + Compass Magnum Classic 540 Link to post Share on other sites
RobbieJam Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 I didn't know they needed to be set to zero for storage either - thanks for that! Every 20 miles? Wow, I never imagined it would be that frequent. Quote Abbey Vogue GTS 417 towed with a Nissan X-Trail - love both! Link to post Share on other sites
Lefthand Down Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I didn't know they needed to be set to zero for storage either - thanks for that! Every 20 miles? Wow, I never imagined it would be that frequent. Not every 20 miles. After 20 miles. The spring is resting when on zero or you start to get false readings. Quote Ford C-Max and Coachman Festival 380/2 SE 2006 Still trying to find the perfect pitch. Internet connected via 3 dongle Windows 7. ..110 amp Battery+ 65 watt roof mounted Solar and 25 watt Wind Turbine. LED lighting. Status Aerial 315. Loose chattels marked with UV,.Reich Move Control. Safefill Fitted. ,CT. Ninja (Hon) Flies the flag. Tyron Bands Not Much Money but we do see life. Motto . Carpe Diem . Link to post Share on other sites
RobbieJam Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Not every 20 miles. After 20 miles. Oops, misread that!! After 20 miles sounds more reasonable Quote Abbey Vogue GTS 417 towed with a Nissan X-Trail - love both! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 20 times every mile!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lefthand Down Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 After wheel removal check. Then after 20 miles. After that before setting off each time. It is a good idea to stop and check round the outfit after a reasonable time to confirm everything is OK on any journey. It's suprising what you miss on leaving home. Open skylight, jockey wheeldown, Handbrake not completely off, breakaway cable in wrong place, cable dragging on the road? Lock the caravan door? Quote Ford C-Max and Coachman Festival 380/2 SE 2006 Still trying to find the perfect pitch. Internet connected via 3 dongle Windows 7. ..110 amp Battery+ 65 watt roof mounted Solar and 25 watt Wind Turbine. LED lighting. Status Aerial 315. Loose chattels marked with UV,.Reich Move Control. Safefill Fitted. ,CT. Ninja (Hon) Flies the flag. Tyron Bands Not Much Money but we do see life. Motto . Carpe Diem . Link to post Share on other sites
RobbieJam Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Thanks LHD :-) Quote Abbey Vogue GTS 417 towed with a Nissan X-Trail - love both! Link to post Share on other sites
volvoman9 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Hi all, after the dealer told us that caravan wheel nuts have a habit of working themselves loose and coming out ( :huh: ) we have ordered a torque wrench so that we can give them a quick check before starting a journey. Just a couple of questions: 1. What torque settings should be used - is there a 'standard' or will it be different for different vans? 2. I'll check them before setting off but should they be checked after a certain period of time/number of miles on longer journeys? The last thing I want is a wheel flying off! Any help greatly appreciated. Why did the dealer say they have a" habit "of coming off ?? I and many,many other caravaner's have never lost a wheel or even come close too losing one so why say it has a "habit" of happening ?? peter. Quote volvo xc90t6/coachman laser 590/4 running at 80% Link to post Share on other sites
RobbieJam Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Probably to scare us into checking them, it certainly worked! Can't remember the exact wording they used, maybe that they had a habit of working loose - either way I'm glad they mentioned it. Quote Abbey Vogue GTS 417 towed with a Nissan X-Trail - love both! Link to post Share on other sites
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