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exportman

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Posted: 11/05/09 03:01pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I want to remove the wheel cover of Bounder Class A RV and need advice. It is 19.5" with 10 lug nuts. It is a fairly standard wheel cover used by most of the RV companies with motor homes in the 26-34-foot size range.

Do I understand that only one or two of the 10 lugnuts actually hold the cover on. If so, how do I know which ones are the removeable nuts? Is there a special tool needed or will the tire iron do it? Thanks.

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Posted: 11/05/09 03:08pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

The two that come off have small dimples in the side of them. You shoud have a T Tandle tool to remove them. It's about 8 inches long


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Posted: 11/05/09 03:10pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

The lugnut will typically have a dimple in it. The nuts holding on the wheel cover screw onto the stud threads protruding from the regular nuts holding the wheel in place.

Mine were on really right. The tire shop had to use the impact wrench to get them off. You may need a cheater.

Good luck.




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Posted: 11/05/09 03:16pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Tap on a nut lightly with a small hammer or such. If it's a hollow sound, not a real nut. Real nut has a solid sound.
For some reason, all mine have dimples.


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Posted: 11/05/09 03:39pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Thanks for the help, everyone. I got a bite on the nuts with a monkey wrench and they came loose. All is well. Thanks again.

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