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03-20-2014, 06:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
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Best Tools For Tire Changes RV
Hi gents, me again looking for advice. To begin we have no manual for our 39ft Allegro so looking for advice. I need to buy a tool set for doing emergency tire changes. The bus does not have a set. Also the lug nuts have fancy covers over the lug nuts, how do I remove these without damaging them as well. Thanks for helping me before newbie here and want to do things right. Thanks
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03-20-2014, 07:00 PM
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Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Annapolis,MD
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If you have an emergency tire problem, you will need to
call for roadside truck service. The nut covers slip off, but
the nuts are torqued to 450+ ftpounds, and jacking it up
is very big deal. Very few of us carry spares for these,
and other reasons. CoachNet and others can provide
roadside service protection/insurance. If you take care of
your tires, you will likely not have a tire problem.
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03-20-2014, 07:09 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ambler, PA
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I have one of those torque multiplier tools to loosen the lug nuts. You can use it to torque them back on again if you do the math. Nice little tool, just search Amazon for them. I also have a 30 ton bottle jack.
As far as the manual goes, why not contact Tiffin? They are very good about supporting their products, even for 2nd & 3rd owners.
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03-20-2014, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulltime, USA
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I cannot loosten the lug nuts, nor lift the spare (that I do not have).
Phone, Coachnet, $20 tip. Done! :-)
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03-20-2014, 08:05 PM
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Registered User
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: May 2008
Location: N. Palm Springs CA (in winter)
Posts: 2,420
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CampDaven
I cannot loosten the lug nuts, nor lift the spare (that I do not have).
Phone, Coachnet, $20 tip. Done! :-)
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Phone ERS, make myself a drink, then the $20 tip.
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03-20-2014, 10:09 PM
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I agree with all you guys have said but me and the Misses will be in some fairly remote places and sometimes even with a good tires you do get a flat. I am only considering this as a plan B if we have a flat anywhere near civilization then it will call for back up and start the BBQ.
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03-21-2014, 01:28 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: Southern NM
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Does your bus even have a spare? Before you buy one, go to a dealer and ask to pick one up.....best bet is AAA or other roadside service for MHs.
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03-21-2014, 01:38 PM
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Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by safehaven
I agree with all you guys have said but me and the Misses will be in some fairly remote places and sometimes even with a good tires you do get a flat. I am only considering this as a plan B if we have a flat anywhere near civilization then it will call for back up and start the BBQ.
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 Maybe you should also consider installing a CB radio too for when there is no cell service.
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03-21-2014, 01:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Safehaven: I bought the longest breaker bar 1/2" drive that HarborFreight offers (as it goes on special) Also bought a prybar and the proper sized socket.
1/2" Drive 25" Breaker Bar
Flat Pry Bar
The pry bar I use to lift the tire up and back onto the lugs.... For a JACK that I keep in the RV
12 Ton Hydraulic Heavy Duty Bottle Jack
and I have one jack stand I keep in the RV
NOW I do a trick if I have a rear OUTSIDE TIRE that needs a repair. I use my leveling pads (plastic) and stack them up. I place them on the inside tire and drive up on them until the outside tire is off the ground. Then I do not need a jack or jack stand.
WHY...you ask....when most of us have road side service??? Well there are places where you just can not get service to respond and it is easier to just do the job instead of trying to wait.
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03-21-2014, 01:49 PM
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National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Chilliwack, B.C. Canada
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you asked how to get the fancy cover off. you will find 2 chrome slidrs wil dimp;es in the side, slip those off and under then are 2 retainer nuts (big socket - thin wall) remove these and the cover will slip off, the lug nuts will then br exposed for removal.
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03-21-2014, 01:49 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
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The best tool for changing a tire on a big RV is a cell phone...
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03-21-2014, 03:56 PM
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Location: Georgia
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Is it very wise to take a 39' Motorhome to a remote area? That said you might be able to carry a spare front tire and wheel, but with the duals in back you should be able to get somewhere that roadside svc can get to you. Possibly a bottle jack with some boards to help with the height needed to raise the tire high enough. Also, a compressor to run a air wrench might be good. Probably not worth the expense for a vary rare problem. Dave
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03-22-2014, 08:25 AM
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Senior Member
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I am convinced that a good roadside service policy is the best "tool" that you can have.
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03-22-2014, 08:34 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 8,777
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyingDiver
The best tool for changing a tire on a big RV is a cell phone...
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X2  ..... AND a good emergency road service plan, (like CoachNet or Good Sam).
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