We have a new 16 with Lippert Axle but have no idea what the lug nut torque should be for the wheels.
I found the owners manual on the Lippert website but their ratings start wtih 14 inch wheels and go up from there.
So what is correct for 13 inch wheels?
Thanks
Jeff
The studs on Scamp axles are 1/2". The torque range usually starts at 90 and goes to 100 or in some cases 120. I usually go with 100 ft. lbs. because it is easy to remember. The Dexter axle manual spells it out somewhere.
The Dexter manual says 120 ft lbs. max. After more reading the torque is mostly determined by the wheel mfg.
Eddie
I contacted Lippert as their owners manual torque chart started with 14-inch tires and higher. They would not provide a range for 13-inch tires and said it was up to the wheel mfg as well. (The range for 14-inch went up to 120)
Thanks for the input
This label is on my wheel. Unfortunately, the only words that are really clear are "Warning" and "death" which probably isn't really very helpful. Maybe yours has a clearer label. (Younger eyes might help too, but I can at least zoom in on the picture I took with my phone.)
I appreciate the help. I can't make out the fine print here either. I did look at my wheels and don't find a sticker anywhere. Although I think stamped into the steel rim it says made in China. Not sure if that's a good or bad find :)
- Jeff
Here is a link to Dexter Axle Product Manual...
This is a PDF file which I would download and keep for future reference.
You will find wheel torque Specs on page 75 of the manual.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0ahUKEwjEvNLwxaLUAhWI5yYKHR2_AIkQFggpMAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dexteraxle.com%2Fdocs%2Fdefault-source%2Fdexteraxle%2Fproduct-documentation%2Fmanuals%2F600-8k_complete_service_manual.pdf%3Fsfvrsn%3D18&usg=AFQjCNF0ApavF5lXDcTvnFIm7yEAryg6tA&sig2=jjW5MR1reMEAuGKCnt0T4g&cad=rja
PS: The Max Torque Specs are on page 76.
Stay Safe Everybody !!!
As Always,
Happy Scamping !!!
I appreciate everyone's input on this one.
Trying to get ready for our first big trip and just wanted everything setup correctly.
- Jeff