Axis/Vegas spare tire

[sportcoupe]

Originally Posted by Long & Winding road

I wish I would have purchansed the OEM WHite Ford Rim from Ebay for the same price as this Amazon Grey rim.

Do you have a link to the OEM white ford rim?

[Long & Winding road]

Originally Posted by sportcoupe

Do you have a link to the OEM white ford rim?

No sir, But do a search on Ebay for the correct rim (E350 or E450 etc). They were OEM used Ford rims (but in the pictures they look like new).

Plus you can do a search on this forum you will see some links with this subject in it along with the ebay site.

I would never by that darn grey rim off of Amazon. Learn from my mistake.

[Carle]

I also carry a mounted spare in back left storage compartment. I do have a multiplier and 5 ton jack should I have to do it myself. I only hope there is a nearby service should it be needed. But plan B is to change it myself. Much depends on whether you are always around cities or do remote roads. We do a lot of the latter so felt it was a good choice. Good luck.

[ducksface]

Originally Posted by Carle

I also carry a mounted spare in back left storage compartment. I do have a multiplier and 5 ton jack should I have to do it myself. I only hope there is a nearby service should it be needed. But plan B is to change it myself. Much depends on whether you are always around cities or do remote roads. We do a lot of the latter so felt it was a good choice. Good luck.

There is self-serve
And
There is service to ones self
And
There is selfless service

You have done yourself a huge service by spending such a small small small percentage of your rv investment in tools for yourself...and selfless service unto others who don't have the tools but do have the need,(Those people who rely solely on others).

Simplify life's traumas by adding options.
Smart people have a plan b.

I'm sure the guy in quotes is being modest.
I'll bet he has a plan d7 for tire happenings.

And
(I had to weld a small extension to the part of my multiplier that wedges against the next lug. While testing to make sure I could use the equipment to actually remove a wheel I found the multiplier worked without the mod but was a bit finicky and wanted to slip. If you're ever at the Grand Canyon we'll modify yours if it's needed.)

[happy]

You are the 2nd or 3rd person who has mentioned torque-multiplier.
I have never used one, but on a larger class A could see the need.

I use a pipe extender to do my medium size (small farm) tractor tires.
Torque is usually around 180 ft. lb. Does an AXIS require such force?

[ducksface]

Counteracting some ham fisted 18 year old running an airhammer to mount your wheels is the main reason. It's not unheard of for someone to post 350ftlbs being on their lugs.
Corrosion is second.
Ease is third.
You can crank that multiplier with one finger.

(There isn't anything much nicer than a multiplier for tractor tires except that harbor freight wheeled tire dolly/jack.
And the best-est yet:
I use a 18v ryobi 1/2 impact and have given up on cheater pipe)

They're small, compact, and allow you more ease than a cheater.

[happy]

I like the idea of a cordless impact. Many uses.
Thanks forthe info.

[Long & Winding road]

I try to spray all of my lugnuts with the some liquid wrench each year.

I also re-torqued all of the nuts to the correct 150 LB # after I purchased it. I have a long breaker bar the has no problem removing them plus take up very little space.

[ducksface]

Originally Posted by happy

I like the idea of a cordless impact. Many uses.
Thanks forthe info.

I gifted one to my neighbor who has a bad back.
He uses it to run the stabilizers down on his travel trailer.

[Gobears]

Originally Posted by sportcoupe

Found this bare wheel rim for the Vegas E350 chassis but it's grey. Where can I find a white rim to match the originals?

https://www.amazon.com/Road-Ready-Wh.../dp/B013H061IY

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wonder what the bold means?

Fits : 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Ford E350SD; Note: "Does NOT Fit E350 E450 Box Truck/Cutaways" ; OEM Tire Size: LT225/75R16 ; Color/Finish: Grey

[BASSMAN]

sportcoupe, the Ford part number for my coach was 8C2Z 1015 G WHEEL ASY, my coach is a 2017 THOR AXIS 25.4, this part number is according to my Vin number, price out the door was $628.57, the dealer provided me a new tire and wheel at the time of purchase an I found out it would not fit when I noticed a bulge in a left rear, I took it back to the dealer after 3 years and they made it right and ordered me a new wheel from Ford

[MLP]

Originally Posted by waynetaylor55

In most states, semi's don't go 70+ on the freeway.

Comparing a utility trailer to an MH, well.......

My MH rattles enough with balanced tires. Running with unbalanced? Well.....

That is not our experience. Been across three times. Some states on some highways it is true, but passed a lot doing 70 plus in most states by semi trucks. I know since I was doing 70 with a fifth wheel. In the south mid west don't even try Texas on state roads. No shoulder with steep four foot drops, so narrow that you could not believe that you did not end up smashed or in the ditch, and semi on your tail and you are doing 70 mph! The host at the RV park said they have been there four years because they are too scared to drive out!

[keger]

My class A MH uses 22.5 tires. I carry a spare tire no rim in my tow vehicle. I can use my leveling jacks to lift the MH tire off the ground in order to change it. I got a bag of balance beads so after the tire is mounted just throw it inside the tire and it automatically balances as you drive. A lot of shop's don't have machines large enough to balance a 22.5" tire so this works great for me, it's one more thing I don't have to deal with. The biggest problem I have is pulling the over 100 lb. Tire and rim off the axle. At my age it just makes sense to get a service truck to come out and help me. So I try to have everything he needs. So far I've had to do this just once. The service tech broke the tire bead and change my tire in less than 15 minutes. I would probably still be working on it. Good luck with your decision on what ever you decide to do.

[16ACE27]

Originally Posted by Gobears

wonder what the bold means?

It means it won't fit all wheel positions. RE: grinding brake calipers; mentioned earlier in this thread.

[gnach]

Has anyone actually ground the calipers? Is it ridiculous, dangerous or out of the question? Just asking for a friend. <wink>

[ducksface]

Not Thor, but I've ground/machined the hell out of some.
It is very fractional on the Thor. Like an eigth of an inch off of a casting nub/bus, just on one corner. Next time the wheels are off i might take the three minutes to grind both.

[gnach]

Originally Posted by ducksface

Not Thor, but I've ground/machined the hell out of some... snip... Next time the wheels are off i might take the three minutes to grind both.

Make a video and YouTube it! You could be an influencer!

[ducksface]

[I'll make a short video.
But I'm happy enough with my gray, it only fits the outzide rear
spare

[ducksface]

I had forgotten something I did as a remedy:
On advice of someone on this forum
My cheap, gray, fits only the outside rear, amazon, much controversy stirring, spare wheel...
Has been mounted to the 24.1 as an outside rear.

This frees up a 'fits anywhere' wheel to be the spare.


So...my spare(which is now a wheel from ford/Thor) fits anywhere.

(I've written all over the gray wheel with tulip paint, 'OUTSIDE REAR ONLY')

I rediscovered it a couple if days ago while checking air pressure for the spousal units solo trip.


Taaadaaa!
(I hope I'd have thought of it eventually. Thanks to whomever here thought/executed first)

[Muggs]

I carry spare in drivers side back bin, plug kit, compressor, tools jack(s) and anything needed to stay on schedule.

I even carry 2 or 3 spares for race car trailer.