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08-10-2015, 10:35 PM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38PS3
State: Idaho
Posts: 42
THOR #2022
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Hubcap removal
What tool have you used to remove the hubcaps (on new units)? I want to do it right the first time. Thanks.
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08-10-2015, 10:47 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Arkansas
Posts: 16
THOR #1378
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HubCap removal
The unit should have come with a t-handle nut driver it is about 1" 1/2 or larger to fit over the 3 removable dress hubcap nuts they are evenly spread around the wheel. if you look close you will be able to tell which ones to remove. If no t-handle you can get a large wrench which will do the same but it costs about $8.
hope that helps
ED
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08-10-2015, 11:52 PM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38PS3
State: Idaho
Posts: 42
THOR #2022
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Thanks for your response, but I think we are thinking about different units (or years). What I need is the tool for a 2016 DRV Mobile Suites hubcaps.
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08-11-2015, 03:45 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39DBRS3
State: Illinois
Posts: 22
THOR #1676
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I think I remember reading that some owners said that a brake spoon works good.
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08-11-2015, 11:01 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Georgia
Posts: 187
THOR #1667
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I have an old "hubcap" hammer (hook on one end and a rubber mallet opposite it) that I ground down to fit the slots in the hubcaps. I keep it in the basement. It looks like this:
Hubcap tool
It will also seat the hubcaps when you install them.
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2015 DRV 38RSSA Elite
2016 Smart
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08-11-2015, 01:37 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Virginia
Posts: 7
THOR #2642
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Tool
I just removed mine this week. I used a 6" small pry bar purchased at lowes. Get behind the cap where it attaches to the lug (I think it is four positions) look behind with a light and you will see them. Pry up. They come off hard but will come off. Hope this helps........Earl
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08-11-2015, 08:20 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Tradition 375KPS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8
THOR #2086
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I use a small 90º pry bar, but it does gouge up the back side of the plastic cap a little.If they're on right, they are real hard to get off. If they're not on right, they will fall off by themselves at the first bump. Don't ask me how I know this.
The best way to remove them without gouges is a lady foot pry bar. __________________
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08-12-2015, 03:39 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Georgia
Posts: 187
THOR #1667
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You can use a lady foot but the puller I linked above can have the width ground to match the slot. All you do is slide it in the slot, give a sharp tug and the hubcap will pop right off. You don't touch the wheel and just the edge of the slot so nothing is marked up. You can seat the hubcap retaining springs over 4 of the lugs and then use the rubber mallet to gently pop them back into place. Nice and easy...
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2015 DRV 38RSSA Elite
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08-12-2015, 11:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,837
THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 DA WDS
I think I remember reading that some owners said that a brake spoon works good.
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YES with a rag behind it to protect the wheel.
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04-28-2017, 05:46 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Outlaw
State: Illinois
Posts: 5
THOR #7298
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This weekend I just received my air lift air bag kit. I wanted to installed it, but I can not get the wheel covers off?
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04-29-2017, 06:04 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cummins12V98
YES with a rag behind it to protect the wheel.
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Another thing you can use to protect the wheel is to cut open a 2 litter bottle and use the plastic as a guard. I used to use this when changing the ties on my motorcycle.
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04-29-2017, 11:55 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,837
THOR #1661
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04-29-2017, 12:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 38RSSA
State: Texas
Posts: 206
THOR #2754
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If you have the 9K axles, the covers are held on by machine screws that take a #2 square bit to remove.
Rusty
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Rusty, Sandy, 2 Shelties (Coby & Callie) & Conner the Campground Cat
2016 Ram 3500 Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 Dually, 385/900 Cummins, Aisin AS69RC, 4.10 axle, 39,100 GCWR, 30,050 trailer tow, B&W RVK3600
Current: 2014.5 DRV Mobile Suites 38RSSA #6972 - Previous: 2004 MS 36RE3 #1291
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05-01-2017, 03:24 PM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 36RSSB3
State: West Virginia
Posts: 67
THOR #4763
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RustyJC
If you have the 9K axles, the covers are held on by machine screws that take a #2 square bit to remove.
Rusty
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That's the way mine are mounted on..... 2 screws holding it in place , #2 square bit to remove... does that mean I have 9K axles?
Jim
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05-02-2017, 04:23 AM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 40KSSB4
State: California
Posts: 46
THOR #5723
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NC Hauler
That's the way mine are mounted on..... 2 screws holding it in place , #2 square bit to remove... does that mean I have 9K axles?
Jim
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Look at the brake calipers. If they are on top of the disk (12 o'clock), then you have 9K IS. If the calipers are on the side of the disk, then you have 8K.
My 9K also have 9K written in white marker on the cross bar under the trailer, but that may or may not be there or may have worn off depending on how old your trailer is.
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05-02-2017, 11:18 PM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 36RSSB3
State: West Virginia
Posts: 67
THOR #4763
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I have the 8K... thanks for the info
Jim
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