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11-17-2016, 05:04 PM
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Bounder lug nut covers
Can anyone let me in on the secret to removing the lug nut covers on the 2014 Bounder
Connie, Tony and Rusty - on the road in 'Arvey
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11-17-2016, 08:24 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club
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On our previous Bounder and current Discovery, towel over the lug cover to prevent nicking, water pump pliers and twist loose while pulling.
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Brian & Nicola
2013 Discovery 40E "DISCO"
TOAD 2014 Wrangler
Xeena(German Shepard)
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11-17-2016, 08:44 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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The "correct" tool for the job available at many RV and auto parts stores
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06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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11-17-2016, 08:55 PM
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On our 22.5 wheels, I just grabbed mine and pulled  couldn't twist as they are 6? sided ?
but needed a spare when I first got it, so bought a couple @ Love's - like 95 cents each...
just push on and finish with a bump of your hand to seat them.
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11-17-2016, 09:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnRR
The "correct" tool for the job available at many RV and auto parts stores...
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That's too logical, John! 
Lori-
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11-18-2016, 07:06 AM
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The "twist" is more like a "wiggle", to break the six-sided cover loose from the nut underneath. Sometimes they get firmly rusted or dirt-encrusted and can be extremely hard to break loose. Earlier this year I had to literally pry off several of mine to change tires.
That pretty tool isn't much help if the covers are even slightly frozen in place. They don't have much grip at all.
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Former owner of 2004 American Tradition and several other RVs
Home is West Palm Beach, FL
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11-18-2016, 07:40 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Ive never had a problem with that tool functioning properly but then again I use Alcoa plastic covers with spring metal sleeves inside not metal.
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John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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11-18-2016, 07:46 PM
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The lug nut covers on our 2013 bounder are part of the wheel cover. To remove the wheel cover you must use a socket wrench to remove two of the lug nut covers that are threaded to the wheel lugs. The threaded covers can be identified by slots stamped on their flats. The rest of the lug covers are attached to the wheel cover and are not to be removed.
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11-18-2016, 09:35 PM
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Off to AutoZone to buy that tool, Thanks!
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2013 Discovery 40E "DISCO"
TOAD 2014 Wrangler
Xeena(German Shepard)
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11-18-2016, 11:01 PM
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Although I have a Flair, my simulators and covers also have the 2 slotted metal lug nuts that attach to the wheel lugs. I use a 1 1/8 socket, not sure if that tool would work, they can get pretty tight. Also, be careful taking off the rear dually simulators. The oval holes are smooth on the outside but sharp on the inside, use thick gloves to remove them if you are using that spot to pull them off (learned that one the hard way).
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Las Vegas, NV
2019 Forest River Georgetown 34H5
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11-26-2016, 09:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by charli3
The lug nut covers on our 2013 bounder are part of the wheel cover. To remove the wheel cover you must use a socket wrench to remove two of the lug nut covers that are threaded to the wheel lugs. The threaded covers can be identified by slots stamped on their flats. The rest of the lug covers are attached to the wheel cover and are not to be removed.
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I have a 2013 Bounder also. I just noticed I lost one. Do you know who might have a replacement? Lost lug and cover.
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2013 Fleetwood Bounder 33c
Toad: 2009 Chevy HHR
Fleming Island Florida
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11-26-2016, 10:14 PM
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Maybe someone could post a picture?
2013 Bounder 35K
2014 Honda CR-V
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11-27-2016, 12:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ppotts1
I have a 2013 Bounder also. I just noticed I lost one. Do you know who might have a replacement? Lost lug and cover.
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My 19.5 inch wheel uses this one: Dicor Versa Liner 14MM Fits Ford Super Duty Wheel Simulators
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1999 Bounder 32H Ford V10, 2012 Ford Focus, Pretty DW, 1 cat. Retired USAF
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11-27-2016, 01:05 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by charli3
The lug nut covers on our 2013 bounder are part of the wheel cover. To remove the wheel cover you must use a socket wrench to remove two of the lug nut covers that are threaded to the wheel lugs. The threaded covers can be identified by slots stamped on their flats. The rest of the lug covers are attached to the wheel cover and are not to be removed.
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Tapping on each lug nut will identify the threaded vs non-threaded by the differing sound. I use a large crescent wrench with a rag to prevent marring.
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2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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