VEHICLE OPERATION
WHEEL LUGS
After your first trip, check the wheel lug torque periodically for safety.
Lugs should be checked:
• After winter storage
• After a wheel removal
• Before starting a trip
• Following extensive braking
Lug nuts should be tightened in two stages. Lugs should be started
by hand, then torqued to intermediate values (Stage 1) on the chart
then torqued according to the final torque values on the chart.
• Use the correct star pattern sequence to attach the recreation
vehicle wheels.
• Start all nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
• Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown.
(See page 33)
The proper method of tightening wheel lug nuts is with a properly
calibrated torque wrench and socket, not with an impact wrench or
by hand. Do not use a 4-way lug wrench or any other type of wrench
that does not measure the actual pressure applied to the lug nut. Lug
nuts should be tightened according to the proper lug pattern on your
wheels. Refer to the Wheel Lug Nut Diagram below.
Wheel Lug Nut Diagrams
Because of the importance of having proper torque on the wheel
lug nuts, you should always have the wheels mounted and properly
torqued by a qualified technician using the proper tools.
Criss cross “star” patterns, as shown, must be followed during
tightening sequence.
A Digital or Dial Torque Wrench is recommended.
Also applies to any service involving wheel or lug removal, during the
life of the recreational vehicle. Start the lug nuts by hand.
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Values
4 Lug Nuts 5 Lug Nuts
6 Lug Nuts 8 Lug Nuts
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Lug Nuts Stud Size
GR 8
Rim Size Rim Type Stage 1 Torque
Values
Final Torque
Values
4-Lugs 1/2”-20 12” Steel/Alum 45 ft lbs 70 ft lbs
5-Lugs 1/2”-20 12”-13” Steel/Alum 45 ft lbs 70 ft lbs
5-Lugs 1/2”-20 14”-15” Steel/Alum 65 ft lbs 120 ft lbs
6-Lugs 1/2”-20 15”-16” Steel/Alum 65 ft lbs 120 ft lbs
8-Lugs 1/2”-20 16” Steel/Alum 65 ft lbs 120 ft lbs
8-Lugs 9/16”-18 16” Steel/Alum 65 ft lbs 120 ft lbs
EMERGENCY STOPPING
Always carry road flares or reflective warning signs. Pull off the
roadway as far as possible for emergency stopping. Turn ON your
vehicle hazard warning flashers. If traveling at night, use three red
warning indicators such as flares, reflectors, or lanterns as required by
the Uniform Vehicle Code and Model Traffic Ordinance.
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Curves and hills may affect the safe placement of warning indicators.
EMERGENCY TOWING
If your recreational vehicle needs to be towed, please contact an
emergency road service provider or a qualified service facility for
assistance.
(See page 33)
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