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11-17-2017, 11:02 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23TR
State: Florida
Posts: 58
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So......this is how it started
2 weeks ago, I had my local Ford dealer replace a tire that had a screw in the sidewall.
We leave home (Florida) drive to southern Tennessee, and I gotta p. I pull into the rest stop, and as I'm slowing down, I hear the 'tinkle, tinkle' of something making noise as I slow down.
I go p....then walk around the rv and spy the wheel liner hanging loose. 3 lug nuts are loose. Tried to tighten, and all 3 lugs spin. Sheared. Dang.
Called Ford roadside assistance. Very helpful....except no one knows how to tow a Transit rear wheels up.
Found one guy. Will find out tomorrow if he's the right guy. Meanwhile, many calls to Ford...this is not an easy fix. And they don't work weekends.
So....trip home for Turkey day delayed.
Word to the wise.....make sure your tire and wheel guy doesn't over torque the lug nuts. If I hadn't needed to p, we'd be on the news.
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Jim
2017 Gemini 23TR
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11-17-2017, 11:19 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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It's a good thing that your bladder needed some attention...
I'd expect that the numb-nuts who did this to your rig, will be forced to pay the repair bill...
After you shove the busted pieces in a place where they won't get wet during a hard rain!
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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11-17-2017, 11:24 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23TR
State: Florida
Posts: 58
THOR #9606
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Tomorrow we get to start the song and dance with Ford. It will be interesting when we get to the part about who pays.
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Jim
2017 Gemini 23TR
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11-17-2017, 11:34 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Good luck; please let us know how it works out!
(Can you carry a hatchet into the meeting with you? )
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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11-18-2017, 12:43 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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You were very lucky, thankfully!!!
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11-18-2017, 01:49 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37LX
State: Arizona
Posts: 506
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Wow, glad everyone is okay! I hope all goes well with the repairs and the “who pays” thing!
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USAF Veteran, Retired Security Professional
The only thing necessary for evil to prosper,
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11-18-2017, 02:19 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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When you talk to Ford, be sure to emphasize that they worked on your vehicle and returned it to you in an 'unsafe to drive' condition. Had luck and timing been different the possible outcome could have been catastrophic for you, and financially catastrophic for them! Willing to bet they will quietly cover the repairs for you.
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11-18-2017, 05:27 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Washington
Posts: 270
THOR #8606
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Double Yikes! That is horrible to let you go with a vehicle in unsafe condition. Glad you caught it and safe.
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11-18-2017, 06:20 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Gemini 23TR
State: British Columbia
Posts: 215
THOR #5922
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"Local Ford Dealer" is a good thing for Ford covering the costs but likely a real tire shop would have done it right....but then harder to get Ford to cover costs if thing go sideways. Hmmm
Regardless, glad you caught it and it goes to remind me a regular stop and walk around is a good idea.
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11-18-2017, 02:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
THOR #3483
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I have been around tires a few years now. I can honestly say that I have always thought that especially with today's construction tires, damage of any kind to the sidewalls should not be repaired. Replace it only. Your story of putting a patch on the sidewall is surprising and your following problems make me say that I think I'm still correct. Sorry about your incident. A reputable RV service center is worth the money you pay for.
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11-18-2017, 02:15 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,384
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jnjrappe
2 weeks ago, I had my local Ford dealer replace a tire that had a screw in the sidewall.
We leave home (Florida) drive to southern Tennessee, and I gotta p. I pull into the rest stop, and as I'm slowing down, I hear the 'tinkle, tinkle' of something making noise as I slow down.
I go p....then walk around the rv and spy the wheel liner hanging loose. 3 lug nuts are loose. Tried to tighten, and all 3 lugs spin. Sheared. Dang.
Called Ford roadside assistance. Very helpful....except no one knows how to tow a Transit rear wheels up.
Found one guy. Will find out tomorrow if he's the right guy. Meanwhile, many calls to Ford...this is not an easy fix. And they don't work weekends.
So....trip home for Turkey day delayed.
Word to the wise.....make sure your tire and wheel guy doesn't over torque the lug nuts. If I hadn't needed to p, we'd be on the news.
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Originally Posted by axis earl
I have been around tires a few years now. I can honestly say that I have always thought that especially with today's construction tires, damage of any kind to the sidewalls should not be repaired. Replace it only. Your story of putting a patch on the sidewall is surprising and your following problems make me say that I think I'm still correct. Sorry about your incident. A reputable RV service center is worth the money you pay for.
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I didn't see any story about patching a sidewall. Patches should never be used from the shoulder over, on any tire.
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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11-18-2017, 02:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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"3 lug nuts are loose. Tried to tighten, and all 3 lugs spin. Sheared."
So, are the studs sheared or are the threads stripped? That's one-heck-of-a-rattle-gun if it sheared the studs. :O
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Wenatchee, WA
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11-18-2017, 03:42 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23TR
State: Florida
Posts: 58
THOR #9606
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Well, color me stupid. Ford was fantastic. Towed us in and found only 1 lug loose. And just barely.
Turns out it was only the wheel liner stems that were striped. Since I couldn't get them off, I couldn't see underneath.
Lesson learned.....know your vehicle. Wasted a day and a tow. But now I know.
Thanks for all the support and suggestions.
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2017 Gemini 23TR
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11-18-2017, 04:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Georgia
Posts: 844
THOR #1123
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We would have probably done the same thing you did about having it towed in to be checked out. Better to be safe than have regrets later.
Sorry your trip was messed up by this but now you can enjoy your Thanksgiving.
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11-18-2017, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 31W
State: Michigan
Posts: 542
THOR #9522
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jnjrappe
Well, color me stupid. Ford was fantastic. Towed us in and found only 1 lug loose. And just barely.
Turns out it was only the wheel liner stems that were striped. Since I couldn't get them off, I couldn't see underneath.
Lesson learned.....know your vehicle. Wasted a day and a tow. But now I know.
Thanks for all the support and suggestions.
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Wheel liner? Are we talking about a hub cap? To me a wheel liner is the plastic inside the wheel well.
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Pete and Carolynn Foss from Oxford, MI
2018 Four Winds 31W
1999 Aero Cub F-21 trailer
1977 Tioga 24 foot RV
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11-18-2017, 04:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Washington
Posts: 270
THOR #8606
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What's a wheel liner stem? Chrome hub cap bolt looking things are just fake. I don't understand the wheel liner stem thing. Confused.
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11-18-2017, 05:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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Better safe than sorry. Glad it turned out as well as it did for you.
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11-18-2017, 06:45 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Glad to hear that this turned out WAYYYY... better than anyone could have imagined!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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11-18-2017, 07:17 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23TR
State: Florida
Posts: 58
THOR #9606
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The wheel liner is held on by 2threaded stemsthat attach to the stud bolts. They were loose. But I couldn't get them off, not the liner. I assumed incorrectly that the wheel stubs were loose.
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Jim
2017 Gemini 23TR
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11-19-2017, 04:14 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23TR
State: Florida
Posts: 58
THOR #9606
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and the hits keep coming.......
after getting the news that my wheels weren't coming off, we head for our son's house.
Along the way, we run into this winter storm streaking across the Midwest....the one I had planned on missing until we wasted a day finding out nothing was wrong.
Slowed down because of the cross wind, but took a big gust the SUCKED THE EMERGENCY WINDOW right out of the RV.
It did hit a truck, but fortunately, no one was hurt. Drove the rest of the way with DW holding other window in. Still blowing and still raining.
Isn't RVing just the greatest??????
Now our new 23TR has the designer black garbage bag / duct tape decor. Will start working on that after the insurance call.
Can't wait for the drive home.
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2017 Gemini 23TR
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