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    Posted: 02 May 2012 at 5:47pm
When I had our Pod in storage I had them pack the bearings and check over the brakes.  Its about a 50 mile trip home, and I checked when I got home, then again after 525 miles to the camp ground a week ago Monday.  I will check again tomorrow when doing a couple of little things to get ready for the next trip.  I have never had one loose.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 May 2012 at 2:13pm
After loosening the lug nuts for any reason, you do need to retorque them several times before they lock in place.  Once that happens they usually stay there.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 May 2012 at 12:56pm
Our Pod has stickers right above the wheel wells that say 100ft/lbs.  Perhaps different on other models possibly?
I've torqued ours before and after a long road trip, and at the beginning of the season.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 May 2012 at 11:22am
We were told 90# when we purchased ours. Bought a torque wrench to check them periodically but after a month on the Gulf Coast and 4,000 miles I never had one loosen and I checked several times during the trip. Am I saying you shouldn't check them?...absolutely not! Just want to reassure that it isn't a huge problem, at least in my case.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 May 2012 at 7:08am
100 ft/lbs
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 May 2012 at 6:33am
Smile Can anyone tell me what the torque specs are for the lug nuts.

Thanks, Doug
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