1. You looked at the positives. 2. You stayed calm during this which helped you to plan a repair. 3. You gave us all a great lesson, no, many lessons. Thanks and good luck.
I (Dave) am an expert with regards to calibrating torque wrenches (38 years calibration technician at a nuke plant). Always - always - always set a clicker torque wrench to its minimum setting when not in use. Really glad that you recognized the need to check and probably replace all lug bolts. OBTW, you are probably lucky that another one (or more) didn't fail with the physical shock when the first one cut loose. Our hearts went out for both of you. Thanks for sharing and hope you are having better days. Safe travels!
@@davelauraphillips8814 I made a comment explaining what everyone else already explained. I hadn’t watched all of the video or read any of the comments. Just jumped in and tried to help. The main thing is he changed the studs on all 6 wheels. Good to see so much help here.
SO GLAD HE CAN DO WHAT NEEDED ! W&EN WE GO ITS USUALLY MY DAUGHTER AND ME , AND IM 84 OLD WOMAN ! TERI WOULD HAVE HAD TO DO MOST HERSELF OR. PAY TO HAVE IT DONE ! MY SON IN LAW CAN WOULD BE USELESS !! I USED TO HELP MY HUSBAND WHEN YOUNGER THO ! THIS MAN IS A BLESSING !!
Yeah that's an over torque issue for sure. I wont leave Discount Tire until I take off and replace every lug nut they put on and tightened. In my younger days I broke a lug nut wrench due to it being over torqued by Discount Tire. Walmart does the same. I was stuck on the side of the road with a broken lug wrench; I now carry a four way lug wrench and a battery impact in my truck. My battery impact also serves as a electric jack for my trailer, so the battery is constantly replaced or charged.
Todd, you are beating yourself up. My hubby could not do what you are doing now. We will be relying on others due to our lack of knowledge. You are a smart guy.
I once got used tires on my station wagon, watched the guy put them on with the impact wrench. We were both fooled cause the impact wrench attachment was loose and did not get the sockets on tight enough. A mile from work my car jerked and I looked in the rear view mirror and saw the tire in the air. I was able to pull over with barely a swerve. Two people behind me stopped too. One guy points out where my tire went off the side of the road. Brought the tire back and realized the hub (that covers the break assembly) was missing. Asked the same guy about the hub and he exclaims "I don't know! I was watching out for the tire!" I laugh every time I think of that guy's response. 😂
I get tired of fake happiness and perfection in the Utube community so watching a video like this is really refreshing to know that they are still people out there that they are truly passing out real life misshapen and how they deal with them. Thank you for your truthfulness and for sharing your experience so that we can learn from it. God bless you both!!
One reason manufacturers, recommend that after new tire replacement, you torque him you drive no more than 50 miles and you get out and you re-torque him of course most people don’t do that and most of the time they get by with it but if you got loose lug bolts it will snap the heads off of them and that’s what happened
I use the same Dewalt to put on my wheels, but I use torque sticks. Put it on the highest setting and let it rip. Then I come back with a torque wrench and check.
Lug studs are readily available at any parts store...a hammer and a pin punch can knock those broken studs out, and install new ones...while you're at the parts store, spend 80 bucks and get a torque wrench.
Shelia you are a ROCK! It is OK to feel like you have been gut punched just as long as you chalk it up as part of the adventure. Admittedly, easier said after the fact. Way to go Todd for seeing the Blessings involved.
KYD once said that in the RV life the highs are highs and the lows are lows. I believe that everything happens for a reason. Keep pushing!! You guys got this.
What a great marriage. Sheila is usually the positive one but Todd just stepped right up when he knew she needed him to be the positive one so she could draw on his strength. Might be my favorite video of you too and makes me believe this RV travel might just work.
Todd, you’re such a great guy! Owning up to mistakes made is huge on your part. And you’re absolutely right, several blessings involved here! Hope you and Sheila have many hundreds of miles now without any major problems, but if so, God is still with you! Safe travels, Alan!
Once they are over torqued, stress fracture occurs, and advice is to replace all lug bolts is safest. You may be fine just losing them and placing them at correct torque, but you are carrying a lot of weight over rough roads
I’ve been in your shoes big time. My husband became critically I’ll while on the road. We got him to a 21 bed hospital in the middle of no where, then he was transferred by ambulance to a large town. He eventually had to be flown home while I was left in a small town to worry about our trailer and truck, while feeling horrible that I wasn’t with my guy. I didn’t know how to drive the RV and we had to be out of the RV park the next day. Insert major wife breakdown here. Thousands of dollars later the RV and truck were shipped home, and I then flew home on a last minute flight. Our RV is now sold.
Wow that would be a major wife breakdown for me! We somehow get through all the trials and moments and keep going- makes us stronger isn’t that how the saying goes? Thanks for taking the time to watch!
Sir, your positivity, humility, and honesty are a rarity these days. Very refreshing. I am so glad you both were safe, no one else was injured by a rouge tire rilling down the highway, and your rig did not get much damage. Travely safely. 😊
I always put the tires back on by hand, get a cross bar lug wrench and always check after 50 miles of installation and yes always torque when takin the rotors off , you did good!
TIP: If you have to, you can remove one bolt from each of your other tires & use those as replacements. One bolt missing from each & driving cautiously is quite safe, assuimng the bolts havent been weakened by over torquing.
That would be a huge project Twice to remove 6 hubs for a few wheel studs. If I was in a remote area I would tie the axel up and travel to the nearest city to repair it.
Thank goodness you guys were safe and nobody got hurt. Plus a huge thank you for sharing your real feelings and not sugar coating anything. This is real life, and the fact that you guys share the good, bad and ugly is the reason we all love you. This is a great teaching video and can really help someone avoid the same situation. Thank you both for being real.❤
Who told you it was from using the impact? Most people wouldn’t realize unless they were told. Great job of making the video and letting people know. 3 reasons not to use impact on wheels 1. If you get them super tight and don’t have impact with or say battery is dead you’ll wish you never used one if you get a flat. 2. What happened here 3. If the rim isn’t tight on hub you can have a gap and once your moving it will come loose
If you used your "Friend?enemy" to tighten all the lug nuts you are right to be concerned. Over tightening stretches the bolts, in a weakened state they are prone to shearing which results in wheel separation jesu as happened to you. Once stretched they can fail at any time regardless of a lower torque setting. I'd replace the bolts and nuts on the other 5 wheels, 40 bolts and nuts are a cheap price to pay for peace of mind.
First off kudos for your can do attitude. Several people have commented about the torque on the lug nuts. Replacing the studs is a very good idea not knowing if they are stress cracked. My first trial was putting timing gears and chain in my GMC pickup on the side of the freeway after pushing my truck with camper and a dune buggy on a trailer about an 1/8 mile to get off the freeway by sitting on the bumper with my teenage son and pushing while my wife steered the truck. Did i mention it was at night??? With the help of a CHP officer i was able to get the parts needed and make it back home after working on it most of the night. Big fun but a great learning experience. Safe travels, you did a great job.
If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not doing anything at all! My hubby has to tell me this all the time! We all know why😏 Thank you, Sheila, for being real. Your hubby is a good one. And handy too! Wishing you many miles of joy.
You guys handled that situation very calmly. Your Blessed folks. I heard your wife call you Todd. We need more Todd's in the world. Continued Blessings.
It amazes me Todd that you never give up if there’s anyway possible that you can fix things yourself. And this time you were the. Encourager to Sheila. Sometimes it’s the other way around. That’s what makes a great couple . We all need to be encouragers when we can. thanks for keeping your cool Todd and I am blown away at your knowledge of repairs. Continue to have safe and blessed travels. Will see you both soon.!
This is a very special video. Challenges come. We face them. We feel frustration and hopelessness. We work to rise. That little light still shines and we get through. Peace Love Light ❤
Yes, it could have been so much worse. Thank the Lord for your blessings. Many people got catastrophic news at that same time and moment . They would gladly trade places with you. I try to keep this in mind when things happen, and thank the Lord for the smaller problems . I know it is not easy to think of that during the event. I pray for your safety every day. May God bless and keep you. May he continue to bless your every endeavor and projects and all your wonderful ideas. Thank you for sticking with it and growing this great community and Crew. We love you guys and are so thankful to be a part of all of this.
My hubby and I have been binge watching your videos. We started from the very beginning. Wow, have you guys come a long way, and gathered a very beautiful community around you. Our hearts go out to you both as you ride the wave on this learning curve. You are both wonderful, dynamic, heart-centered people ❤. We think the guy who towed you off the hwy with his white pickup was angel in a human suit. Wishing you megatons of blessings and grace. Maybe someday we will get another rv and join you all in one of your huddles. ❤❤
Just found your Channel & the fact you admitted 100% your fault made me instantly subscribe! In the days of people rarely having accountability for their actions i couldn't let you guys fade away into the algorithm! Thanks for all of the very detailed info in this video!!!!!
Keep your chin up, guys Sheila a bad week of camping is better than a great week of work, Todd. we all make mistakes. Just tell yourself learned something new, on to the next adventure. Hope you guys enjoyed Mill Creek heck of a view, one of our spots especially bridge view sites. God bless guys glad you're safe.
The exact same thing happened to us in our 36ft 5th wheel about 2 years ago. Apparently the person we purchased the rig from had been using an impact wrench removing and reinstalling wheels. We lost 2 wheels at one time. My beautiful wife still has ptsd from the incident. But us to where blessed on timing and the area we where in. No one got hurt and I should of checked the lugs after the purchase. I replaced all the hubs due to paranoia when we got the rig home. Nice job! Glad you shared this. You probably saved a life or prevented a very bad situation by sharing. All the best!!!
I replaced a wheel on my camper..There was a sticker on the wheel stating Retirement at the following interval..25 miles,,50miles and 100 miles..Glad you and no one injured.. Best Regards
Hey buddy, keep your head up. Everyone makes mistakes. I always tighten my lug nuts to 110 pounds every season but anything can happen, we all just do our best. Lots of love brother !!
I am so happy no one was hurt. Sheila, everyone hits a limit at some point. You had so many delays and I know that Huddle was on your mind. That is when it is good to have a partner who isn't at that point. Todd was calm and understanding. He knew what needed to be done and took care of it. Such a good example of a marriage rooted in God. Todd, it is good to see that you are so handy and knowledgeable about the maintenance and willing to accept when you made a mistake. Boy, the Dakotas are so big and sparsely populated, it was good that this happened where you could quickly (relatively) get to the store. The people there are so helpful though. We had a truck battery die at a gas station on the way to the Badlands. On a Sunday, in a very small town with a closed NAPA store. But the owners were at the diner next door and opened the store, drove Rob (who walked about 1/2 mile) back to the truck to find out what type of battery, back the store to purchase, then back to the truck to put it in. God is good all the time.
It could have been so bad - that tire could have caused a serious accident on a busy road - so we are so thankful- and so thankful that’s behind us! Whew
Sheered lugnut bolts can be punched out after they are sheered. Remove the brake drum and drive them through. you can buy tire studs. So over or under torquing can leed to tire stud sheer. Replace all the tire studs, if you loose one wheel then replace all the wheel studs on the trailer. Harbor Freight has inexpensive torque wrenches that will do.
You Da Man....admitting you goofed up.. I give you credit Todd. You're right, there were so many "blessings" in this mishap. Glad everyone is ok and nobody was hurt and you are all good and back on the road. chalk it up to a learning experience.
Shiela you were correct 0:02 with not jumping all iver Todd in an already stressed moment (s). I tell new married couples That Not Everything That Crosses your Mind Needs to Come Out Of Your Mouth. Also good that it wasn't on camera as its None of Our Business. Todd your positive attitude is amazing. Good work!
Always count your blessings! God will never put more on you than you can handle! You are such a blessing for him and he is a blessing for you! When we have trouble at home we pray about it and God is always there for you 🙏🙏🙏
Glad you are OK!!! I feel your pain, made the same mistake! One week ago, experienced losing BOTH wheels on the drivers side of my recently purchased 5th wheel (tandem axles), 15 miles east of Cedar Rapids IA. I had traveled to MI to pickup my "new to me" 5th wheel - was so excited and busy with so many other items on the journey back home; had topped off tire pressure, but forgot to check the torque. Very thankful I was able to remain in control of the truck and trailer, pulled over a good 6-8 ft off freeway (trailer riding on the two hubs) into the grass next to the corn field and began trying to calm down; a good Samaritan helped me recover one wheel from the median; AAA was worthless and would not even provide me any guidance or suggestions except "We don't do RVs". So I called a local towing service and they recommended me to Papa's truck recovery and towing (for commercial trucks); they sent a technician who came out, removed one hub, took it to town, got parts, came back, hammered out old sheared off bolts from both hubs, hammered in the new bolts, cleaned and re-packed outer bearings, reinstalled both hubs, then reinstalled my recovered wheel and the spare, all while on the side of the freeway. He noted that my other wheel was likely a ways back down the freeway and the rim would be unusable - the sheared off bolts were coasted in aluminum, indicating they had worn through the pressed in bushings in the aluminum rim. 4 hours and ~ $500 to get back on the road... lesson learned... always check torque! (never had this issue in 20+ years on my old bumper pull with steel wheels). Have since upgraded my 15" wheels/tires to 16" Goodyear Endurance with better rims, 2" lift blocks for suspension, and CRE3000 equalizers to level out the trailer for better ride and handling (trailer had been 4" low in back - which shifts more weight onto rear axle/tires). VERY thankful no serious damage other than losing one wheel/tire and some bent sheet metal trim.
Yep, Todd's totally right you have to count the blessings. Chalk it up as a Newby mistake. I keep a record of mine. I pray you guys have no more incidents for a while. Remember you are not alone. We all have issues with our rigs.
Wow I'm a DIY guy myself but your positive attitude is much greater than how I would have handled things. You're lucky the tire didn't do any body damage. I don't have an impact gun nearly that strong and I always just tighten my lugs by hand but a torque wrench is now something that I need to buy. As my Mother use to say "the glass is always half full".
No piling on here. We all make mistakes. You need a torque wrench, an extension (to reach the lug nuts), and a dedicated socket in your front storage compartment. You just reminded me to check my lugs before I go next week. Thank you and best wishes.
I was just saying in Sunday school this morning that anytime you step out to do things for God the Devil is going to come after you. Don't get weary in doing good. I'm sure you already know these things. Keep looking up. God is faithful. We will be praying for you both.
Todd - what a great attitude! It happened, can't change that - now it is how to move forward. Sheila, felt for you for sure. Emotionally it is EXHAUSTING and I can't imagine how it feels when the RV is you home on wheels since we part-time. So happy you were able to get this fixed and back on the road. I wonder if you could have used a ratchet strap to provide some support for your axle - at least raise it up a bit as you limp off the road. I pray your future travels are uneventful!
My husband and I are full-timers as well. Love this video is so real. Not just the traveling perspective, but the marriage-partnership. While one partner is down, the other remains encouraging while both working together toward the final goal/destination. Praying things turn around and you continue to have safe travels. God bless.
Oooh, I feel your pain! Plowing through, against all odds! The small victories, the frustrations, loosing faith... You are good, no swearing 🤬, or it just didn't make it in video? 👍👍👍
Praise God you are safe! 😮 wow! Thanks to Jesus you made it to a place to stay! This is the big challenge and yes you need to share your feelings… yeah missing home probably is hard but you are right, you are home. 😊
This is probably one of your most important and informative videos . I have a Momentum 376th and I could easily made this same mistake . I know this is extremely hard for the both of you but please know how valuable this type of content is. Like you have said before “ You don’t know what you don’t know”! 💪👊
Todd was the man with the plan. This is a month or two old from the looks of it, but Todd if you search on Eric O's page South main auto he has videos for changing the entire hub out instead of doing brakes, I often did the entire hub as it would be as cheap as brakes sometimes. Then you do not need to worry about if you stretched a lug bolt. Glad the wheel did not cross into on coming traffic. Stay safe and healthy.
That WAS a tough stretch for you two. Can’t believe this all happened on your way to the Michigan huddle. 😮. You always put the crew first, we had no idea of your trials. Sheila, it hurt to see you were pretty broken up, yet at the huddle, all smiles. You 2 are amazing. Cheers from KC. ~lisa b.
First off no one was hurt. Thats the important part. God Bless everyone involved. We had a tire come across the hiway and hit my friends C4 corvette door and it basically destroyed the door on his vette and total it. Lots of stored energy in that tire and rim. I would say the lugs were over torqued. Just went a bit too far with the impact wrench. Be sure to replace all the lugs on all the tires. You cannot be sure you didn't over tighten all of them. Again no one was hurt and parts can be replaced. Talk it over with Todd about buying a spare hub and brake assembly. Great job of getting off the highway. Always be safe. Prayers for continued good journeys and joys you two. This too shall pass.
God was watching out for you both! Not a soul was hurt or lost as a result of the incident. Shelia, deep breaths and prayer always helps me through and relieves the stress. You both are so blessed that everything you needed was within a couple of miles. ✝️🙏🏻🇺🇸🥰😘
Love the realness in this. Ohhh the stressful moment! And even more how well you both handled it! Makes us wish we were by each other and could catch up over it all over a campfire
So glad you were able to repair the studs and nuts, I know it’s old school but a four way lug wrench is the best way to snug the wheel to the drum , then torque with a torque wrench. It does take longer but you will feel better knowing you have not over tightened . We all learn every day . Sometimes your the bug , sometimes the windshield.
Proud of you guys for keeping it together and finding the hidden blessings. You definitively had a more positive attitude than I ever would’ve had in that situation. Hopefully the bad juju is gone for the time being even though you’re living in the RV club. 💚💚💚
We had the same situation on a fifth wheel. We took the hub off the trailer and to a mechanic who put new studs on the hub for us. Sorry you had this happen. Hang in there Sheila. Todd you were so positive from the start… not many can be. I’m so thankful our tire (we were on a major hwy) didn’t hit anyone else’s car.
Todd: You were just so Todd! God truly blessed you! Sheila: cried right along with you! Sometimes all you can do is have a good honest cry! Rinse away the anguish for to make room to allow more light in! Both of you - just hugs!!!!❤️
Bearing nut tight to bind wheel ...back nut slowly until wheel turns then safety lock it. When torquing go slow steady pressure until click or peep. Other already installed wheels, back off one nut to loosen passed torque value, then torque to spec value. Cross star pattern to even the stress on each lug. Find all instructions on TH-cam. You did good but, keep thinking and learning before something else comes up.
Sorry for the mishaps. Todd give Sheila a hug , just because. .. as for you my freind you remind me so much of myself , not to gloat . Always learning , not afraid to dive in and get it done . Wrong parts , ha you took so well but heh. Tomorrow is always a different day that sails. !! Safe travels and god speed
I most appreciated your ability to see the blessings amidst all the frustration of losing the lug bolts and wheel. It's a unique person that can do that!
As we begin our RV life, I can’t thank you enough for sharing this episode and the cause of your wheel failure. It’s such a valuable lesson. Chin-up, Sheila….things have a way of working out, but I know how a series of mishaps can derail your emotions. We’ve all been there. Todd, your optimism holds everything together in the most remarkable way! Extra lug nuts go on the gear list; check.
Like you said, no one got hurt. Stuff can get fixed. I understand that a lot of things braking one after another can be very frustrating. God is good. Count all the blessings. I am so glad that you were able to fix it and get back on the road.
I have done the same thing. I used a impact wrench to put my tires on last year. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to infest in a torque wrench asap. Safe travels
Thank you for sharing not just the happy go lucky times but also the challenges that can happen. You two documented this like pros!!! Also, you are so fortunate at the series of events that took place with all of the resources you needed so close by. Your support of one another is admirable! As a solo female RVer, I wish I had such a capable parter! Be well and keep on pushin’! Hoping to make it to one of your huddles one day!❤
Todd, what an incredibly positive attitude. You are a great example of perseverance and a "can do" attitude. I've been RV'ing all of my married life (38 years) and have run into my share of problems but must admit that my attitude was not near as good as yours. You have all my respect and I'll remember this video the next time it happens to me. Thank you!
Buy a torque wrench and check ALL the lug nuts. And, no, you don’t need a new hub. Only the lug bolts as you did. Was happy to hear you correctly referring to losing a ‘wheel’, not a tire. 👍
Great vid showing the emotions and what went wrong. We carry a torque wrench, but I don’t carry two back up leaf springs like Todd did. We all learn fr each other. One suggestion is to carry safety yellow/orange vests under your seats. If emergency first thing to do is put on the vest if walking around rig ok street or highway. 👍
Really really happy for you that wheel and tire did not strike another vehicle or property along the road. They have a lot of energy. It is really important to re-torque wheels at least once after installation especially aluminum wheels. Criss cross pattern. If you tighten in a circle the first nuts get tighter than spec sometimes. I carry a measuring tool called a caliper for measuring bolts, studs, depth of stuff, comparing parts etc. I also have a set of good quality punches - they have the correct weight and hardness for driving bearings and generally belting stuff a good one when you need to. And a heavy millwright's hammer like you were using. Lots of times mechanical work needs a gentle hit with a heavy hammer vs whaling on things in anger. Finally for anyone that has read this far ha ha you tighten bearings then back off the nut to set a few thousanths of "end play" so they have room to expand when they get warm. Nice repair - safe travels.
Man you guys have been through it! Thanks for your honesty and sharing your struggles. Gods got great plans for you - and so glad you can see Him in the storm.
Any quality tire shop like Discount Tire and Costco will ALWAYS do final tightening of lug nuts with a calibrated torque wrench. You should also use a torque wrench that has your required torque setting more in the middle of the torque range instead of one on the upper limit. Lowe’s sells one since I had to buy one when on the road with my last RV when I had to remove the rear wheel on a Class C to go have the metal tire valve tighten at a tire shop, but did not want to break camp. I keep in 24/7 under my rear seat in my truck. There are also torque limiting 1/2” extensions you can install in between your 1/2” Dewalt and socket to cause the wrench to cut off before you over stress the studs. It is even a Harbor Freight item with several extension for various torque limits. BTW you must replace the other 40 studs because they are all ticking time bombs since they were also over stressed too. Good luck.
I just seen the video I know it’s older and y’all are good now. But my family are praying for safe travels for y’all. I had a blow out on my fifth wheel and I know how you felt. But God will always help you find away. New viewer. Thanks you for your videos
I just learned a very valuable thing from you, Not to tighten lugs nut too tight. When I just bought a rockwood 24 camper last yr, I tried to check to see if I could take the lugs off. I could not. I had to use my 2 foot snap on lever ( with an added pipe) and with all the strength I had, I finally loosened them. I now know, If I had left them like that, I could have had your problem. Oh my God. Switch it Up has meant a lot to me today. It made me thankful that I didnt have a problem. with my too tight lugs. Thanks a Bumch, Charley Kilmer Ocala. I would like to meet you both some day. You are a Public Service. !!!!!
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1. You looked at the positives.
2. You stayed calm during this which helped you to plan a repair.
3. You gave us all a great lesson, no, many lessons.
Thanks and good luck.
I (Dave) am an expert with regards to calibrating torque wrenches (38 years calibration technician at a nuke plant). Always - always - always set a clicker torque wrench to its minimum setting when not in use. Really glad that you recognized the need to check and probably replace all lug bolts. OBTW, you are probably lucky that another one (or more) didn't fail with the physical shock when the first one cut loose. Our hearts went out for both of you. Thanks for sharing and hope you are having better days. Safe travels!
hmm. I should read before I post. My bad.
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@@davelauraphillips8814 I made a comment explaining what everyone else already explained. I hadn’t watched all of the video or read any of the comments. Just jumped in and tried to help. The main thing is he changed the studs on all 6 wheels.
Good to see so much help here.
SO GLAD HE CAN DO WHAT NEEDED ! W&EN WE GO ITS USUALLY MY DAUGHTER AND ME , AND IM 84 OLD WOMAN ! TERI WOULD HAVE HAD TO DO MOST HERSELF OR. PAY TO HAVE IT DONE !
MY SON IN LAW CAN WOULD BE USELESS !! I USED TO HELP MY HUSBAND WHEN YOUNGER THO ! THIS MAN IS A BLESSING !!
Yeah that's an over torque issue for sure. I wont leave Discount Tire until I take off and replace every lug nut they put on and tightened. In my younger days I broke a lug nut wrench due to it being over torqued by Discount Tire. Walmart does the same. I was stuck on the side of the road with a broken lug wrench; I now carry a four way lug wrench and a battery impact in my truck. My battery impact also serves as a electric jack for my trailer, so the battery is constantly replaced or charged.
Todd, you are beating yourself up. My hubby could not do what you are doing now. We will be relying on others due to our lack of knowledge. You are a smart guy.
I once got used tires on my station wagon, watched the guy put them on with the impact wrench. We were both fooled cause the impact wrench attachment was loose and did not get the sockets on tight enough. A mile from work my car jerked and I looked in the rear view mirror and saw the tire in the air. I was able to pull over with barely a swerve. Two people behind me stopped too. One guy points out where my tire went off the side of the road. Brought the tire back and realized the hub (that covers the break assembly) was missing. Asked the same guy about the hub and he exclaims "I don't know! I was watching out for the tire!" I laugh every time I think of that guy's response. 😂
I get tired of fake happiness and perfection in the Utube community so watching a video like this is really refreshing to know that they are still people out there that they are truly passing out real life misshapen and how they deal with them. Thank you for your truthfulness and for sharing your experience so that we can learn from it. God bless you both!!
One reason manufacturers, recommend that after new tire replacement, you torque him you drive no more than 50 miles and you get out and you re-torque him of course most people don’t do that and most of the time they get by with it but if you got loose lug bolts it will snap the heads off of them and that’s what happened
I use the same Dewalt to put on my wheels, but I use torque sticks. Put it on the highest setting and let it rip. Then I come back with a torque wrench and check.
Lug studs are readily available at any parts store...a hammer and a pin punch can knock those broken studs out, and install new ones...while you're at the parts store, spend 80 bucks and get a torque wrench.
Shelia you are a ROCK! It is OK to feel like you have been gut punched just as long as you chalk it up as part of the adventure. Admittedly, easier said after the fact. Way to go Todd for seeing the Blessings involved.
KYD once said that in the RV life the highs are highs and the lows are lows. I believe that everything happens for a reason.
Keep pushing!! You guys got this.
What a great marriage. Sheila is usually the positive one but Todd just stepped right up when he knew she needed him to be the positive one so she could draw on his strength. Might be my favorite video of you too and makes me believe this RV travel might just work.
Todd, you’re such a great guy! Owning up to mistakes made is huge on your part. And you’re absolutely right, several blessings involved here! Hope you and Sheila have many hundreds of miles now without any major problems, but if so, God is still with you! Safe travels, Alan!
I appreciate that!
Once they are over torqued, stress fracture occurs, and advice is to replace all lug bolts is safest. You may be fine just losing them and placing them at correct torque, but you are carrying a lot of weight over rough roads
I’ve been in your shoes big time. My husband became critically I’ll while on the road. We got him to a 21 bed hospital in the middle of no where, then he was transferred by ambulance to a large town. He eventually had to be flown home while I was left in a small town to worry about our trailer and truck, while feeling horrible that I wasn’t with my guy. I didn’t know how to drive the RV and we had to be out of the RV park the next day. Insert major wife breakdown here. Thousands of dollars later the RV and truck were shipped home, and I then flew home on a last minute flight. Our RV is now sold.
Wow that would be a major wife breakdown for me! We somehow get through all the trials and moments and keep going- makes us stronger isn’t that how the saying goes? Thanks for taking the time to watch!
Sir, your positivity, humility, and honesty are a rarity these days. Very refreshing. I am so glad you both were safe, no one else was injured by a rouge tire rilling down the highway, and your rig did not get much damage. Travely safely. 😊
This too shall pass, tomorrow is a new day ❤ “Blessings all around you” 🙏🏾
I always put the tires back on by hand, get a cross bar lug wrench and always check after 50 miles of installation and yes always torque when takin the rotors off , you did good!
TIP: If you have to, you can remove one bolt from each of your other tires & use those as replacements. One bolt missing from each & driving cautiously is quite safe, assuimng the bolts havent been weakened by over torquing.
I was thinking the same thing, but he did it well by being cautious. 👍
That would be a huge project Twice to remove 6 hubs for a few wheel studs.
If I was in a remote area I would tie the axel up and travel to the nearest city to repair it.
Craig that is a clever idea I have done once before.... I think it is very clever advise.
Take one lug off the other wheels and keep on trucking!
We just want to hug you both! You are in our prayers! Don’t give up!❤🙏🏻🚐
Thank you Sharon!
Todd, your attitude is awesome and anyone who has an RV will have a road issue. I am glad you both are safe.
I love Todd being so Positive ....You have a very kind Husband ..❤
Thank goodness you guys were safe and nobody got hurt. Plus a huge thank you for sharing your real feelings and not sugar coating anything. This is real life, and the fact that you guys share the good, bad and ugly is the reason we all love you. This is a great teaching video and can really help someone avoid the same situation. Thank you both for being real.❤
I enjoyed your show. Great Attitude!
I enjoyed your show. Great Attitude!
Who told you it was from using the impact? Most people wouldn’t realize unless they were told.
Great job of making the video and letting people know.
3 reasons not to use impact on wheels
1. If you get them super tight and don’t have impact with or say battery is dead you’ll wish you never used one if you get a flat.
2. What happened here
3. If the rim isn’t tight on hub you can have a gap and once your moving it will come loose
Glad you guys are ok, our favorite saying while RV’ing for 5 years full time
“Embrace The Suck and Enjoy The Journey”!!!!
Safe Travels
Brother, I like your style. Perseverance pays. Learning, otherwise known as "figuring shit out" is a lifelong activity
If you used your "Friend?enemy" to tighten all the lug nuts you are right to be concerned. Over tightening stretches the bolts, in a weakened state they are prone to shearing which results in wheel separation jesu as happened to you. Once stretched they can fail at any time regardless of a lower torque setting. I'd replace the bolts and nuts on the other 5 wheels, 40 bolts and nuts are a cheap price to pay for peace of mind.
First off kudos for your can do attitude. Several people have commented about the torque on the lug nuts. Replacing the studs is a very good idea not knowing if they are stress cracked.
My first trial was putting timing gears and chain in my GMC pickup on the side of the freeway after pushing my truck with camper and a dune buggy on a trailer about an 1/8 mile to get off the freeway by sitting on the bumper with my teenage son and pushing while my wife steered the truck. Did i mention it was at night???
With the help of a CHP officer i was able to get the parts needed and make it back home after working on it most of the night. Big fun but a great learning experience.
Safe travels, you did a great job.
If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not doing anything at all! My hubby has to tell me this all the time! We all know why😏
Thank you, Sheila, for being real. Your hubby is a good one. And handy too!
Wishing you many miles of joy.
You guys handled that situation very calmly. Your Blessed folks. I heard your wife call you Todd. We need more Todd's in the world.
Continued Blessings.
It amazes me Todd that you never give up if there’s anyway possible that you can fix things yourself. And this time you were the. Encourager to Sheila. Sometimes it’s the other way around. That’s what makes a great couple . We all need to be encouragers when we can. thanks for keeping your cool Todd and I am blown away at your knowledge of repairs. Continue to have safe and blessed travels. Will see you both soon.!
This is a very special video.
Challenges come. We face them. We feel frustration and hopelessness. We work to rise. That little light still shines and we get through.
Peace Love Light ❤
Yes, it could have been so much worse. Thank the Lord for your blessings. Many people got catastrophic news at that same time and moment . They would gladly trade places with you. I try to keep this in mind when things happen, and thank the Lord for the smaller problems . I know it is not easy to think of that during the event. I pray for your safety every day. May God bless and keep you. May he continue to bless your every endeavor and projects and all your wonderful ideas. Thank you for sticking with it and growing this great community and Crew. We love you guys and are so thankful to be a part of all of this.
My hubby and I have been binge watching your videos. We started from the very beginning. Wow, have you guys come a long way, and gathered a very beautiful community around you. Our hearts go out to you both as you ride the wave on this learning curve. You are both wonderful, dynamic, heart-centered people ❤. We think the guy who towed you off the hwy with his white pickup was angel in a human suit. Wishing you megatons of blessings and grace. Maybe someday we will get another rv and join you all in one of your huddles. ❤❤
Todd, I love your positive way of going about things. Even when it all happened, you were calm and thinking clearly. Great job man.
Just found your Channel & the fact you admitted 100% your fault made me instantly subscribe! In the days of people rarely having accountability for their actions i couldn't let you guys fade away into the algorithm! Thanks for all of the very detailed info in this video!!!!!
You're the most level-headed, go with the flow, guy I know. My anger would have just caused me more trouble. God bless ya.
Keep your chin up, guys Sheila a bad week of camping is better than a great week of work, Todd. we all make mistakes. Just tell yourself learned something new, on to the next adventure.
Hope you guys enjoyed Mill Creek heck of a view, one of our spots especially bridge view sites. God bless guys glad you're safe.
Thank you - we are learning a lot right now lol but it’s all a part of the journey! Thanks for being on the ride with us!
You also are blessed to have the knowledge and the skill to do all that repair work yourself. The majority of us do not.
Todd's construction background is coming in very handy on the road that is for sure.
I LOVED the honesty and realism of this video!
So sorry about the mishap. You guys handled it so well. Belinda really wanted to come give Shelia a hug😢❤
This video helped me …to be more thankful…count my blessings…thank you for being so candid ❤
The exact same thing happened to us in our 36ft 5th wheel about 2 years ago. Apparently the person we purchased the rig from had been using an impact wrench removing and reinstalling wheels. We lost 2 wheels at one time. My beautiful wife still has ptsd from the incident. But us to where blessed on timing and the area we where in. No one got hurt and I should of checked the lugs after the purchase. I replaced all the hubs due to paranoia when we got the rig home. Nice job! Glad you shared this. You probably saved a life or prevented a very bad situation by sharing. All the best!!!
I replaced a wheel on my camper..There was a sticker on the wheel stating Retirement at the following interval..25 miles,,50miles and 100 miles..Glad you and no one injured.. Best Regards
Hey buddy, keep your head up. Everyone makes mistakes. I always tighten my lug nuts to 110 pounds every season but anything can happen, we all just do our best. Lots of love brother !!
I am so happy no one was hurt. Sheila, everyone hits a limit at some point. You had so many delays and I know that Huddle was on your mind. That is when it is good to have a partner who isn't at that point. Todd was calm and understanding. He knew what needed to be done and took care of it. Such a good example of a marriage rooted in God. Todd, it is good to see that you are so handy and knowledgeable about the maintenance and willing to accept when you made a mistake. Boy, the Dakotas are so big and sparsely populated, it was good that this happened where you could quickly (relatively) get to the store. The people there are so helpful though. We had a truck battery die at a gas station on the way to the Badlands. On a Sunday, in a very small town with a closed NAPA store. But the owners were at the diner next door and opened the store, drove Rob (who walked about 1/2 mile) back to the truck to find out what type of battery, back the store to purchase, then back to the truck to put it in. God is good all the time.
Thank God no one was hurt and I pray that all the bad luck is behind you!
It could have been so bad - that tire could have caused a serious accident on a busy road - so we are so thankful- and so thankful that’s behind us! Whew
I agree with Todd . You got to look at the blessings. A lot of us forget that . The world we live in. God bless you all. A testimony for me today.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼God IS in Control! Glad y’all are safe!!
Sheered lugnut bolts can be punched out after they are sheered. Remove the brake drum and drive them through. you can buy tire studs. So over or under torquing can leed to tire stud sheer. Replace all the tire studs, if you loose one wheel then replace all the wheel studs on the trailer. Harbor Freight has inexpensive torque wrenches that will do.
You Da Man....admitting you goofed up.. I give you credit Todd. You're right, there were so many "blessings" in this mishap. Glad everyone is ok and nobody was hurt and you are all good and back on the road. chalk it up to a learning experience.
When the going get's tough, the tough get's going! Todd you are tough and so is Shelia! Everything's fine! Great job!!
Thanks so much
Shiela you were correct 0:02 with not jumping all iver Todd in an already stressed moment (s). I tell new married couples That Not Everything That Crosses your Mind Needs to Come Out Of Your Mouth.
Also good that it wasn't on camera as its None of Our Business.
Todd your positive attitude is amazing. Good work!
Always count your blessings! God will never put more on you than you can handle! You are such a blessing for him and he is a blessing for you! When we have trouble at home we pray about it and God is always there for you 🙏🙏🙏
Glad you are OK!!! I feel your pain, made the same mistake! One week ago, experienced losing BOTH wheels on the drivers side of my recently purchased 5th wheel (tandem axles), 15 miles east of Cedar Rapids IA. I had traveled to MI to pickup my "new to me" 5th wheel - was so excited and busy with so many other items on the journey back home; had topped off tire pressure, but forgot to check the torque. Very thankful I was able to remain in control of the truck and trailer, pulled over a good 6-8 ft off freeway (trailer riding on the two hubs) into the grass next to the corn field and began trying to calm down; a good Samaritan helped me recover one wheel from the median; AAA was worthless and would not even provide me any guidance or suggestions except "We don't do RVs". So I called a local towing service and they recommended me to Papa's truck recovery and towing (for commercial trucks); they sent a technician who came out, removed one hub, took it to town, got parts, came back, hammered out old sheared off bolts from both hubs, hammered in the new bolts, cleaned and re-packed outer bearings, reinstalled both hubs, then reinstalled my recovered wheel and the spare, all while on the side of the freeway. He noted that my other wheel was likely a ways back down the freeway and the rim would be unusable - the sheared off bolts were coasted in aluminum, indicating they had worn through the pressed in bushings in the aluminum rim. 4 hours and ~ $500 to get back on the road... lesson learned... always check torque! (never had this issue in 20+ years on my old bumper pull with steel wheels). Have since upgraded my 15" wheels/tires to 16" Goodyear Endurance with better rims, 2" lift blocks for suspension, and CRE3000 equalizers to level out the trailer for better ride and handling (trailer had been 4" low in back - which shifts more weight onto rear axle/tires). VERY thankful no serious damage other than losing one wheel/tire and some bent sheet metal trim.
Yep, Todd's totally right you have to count the blessings. Chalk it up as a Newby mistake. I keep a record of mine. I pray you guys have no more incidents for a while. Remember you are not alone. We all have issues with our rigs.
Wow I'm a DIY guy myself but your positive attitude is much greater than how I would have handled things. You're lucky the tire didn't do any body damage. I don't have an impact gun nearly that strong and I always just tighten my lugs by hand but a torque wrench is now something that I need to buy. As my Mother use to say "the glass is always half full".
No piling on here. We all make mistakes. You need a torque wrench, an extension (to reach the lug nuts), and a dedicated socket in your front storage compartment. You just reminded me to check my lugs before I go next week. Thank you and best wishes.
Good that you are talented enough to make a repair like that. I do like your positive attitude and the fact you admit you made a mistake.
I was just saying in Sunday school this morning that anytime you step out to do things for God the Devil is going to come after you. Don't get weary in doing good.
I'm sure you already know these things. Keep looking up. God is faithful. We will be praying for you both.
Amazing that this all happened where it did. Just thankful no one was injured when the tire came off the RV, SAFE TRAVELS !!!!!
You were indeed blessed........Thank the Lord He kept you both safe that could have been devastating.
Just watched...Great job getting it back together....very fortunate to be by Jamestown. Rivers have to be handy. And you definitely are...
So proud of your optimism! It’s all an adventure. You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve also said….. “I’ve never done this.” Great job!
Todd - what a great attitude! It happened, can't change that - now it is how to move forward. Sheila, felt for you for sure. Emotionally it is EXHAUSTING and I can't imagine how it feels when the RV is you home on wheels since we part-time. So happy you were able to get this fixed and back on the road. I wonder if you could have used a ratchet strap to provide some support for your axle - at least raise it up a bit as you limp off the road. I pray your future travels are uneventful!
My husband and I are full-timers as well. Love this video is so real. Not just the traveling perspective, but the marriage-partnership. While one partner is down, the other remains encouraging while both working together toward the final goal/destination. Praying things turn around and you continue to have safe travels. God bless.
Oooh, I feel your pain! Plowing through, against all odds!
The small victories, the frustrations, loosing faith...
You are good, no swearing 🤬, or it just didn't make it in video?
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Thankfully, you are both safe and sound!
Praise God you are safe! 😮 wow! Thanks to Jesus you made it to a place to stay! This is the big challenge and yes you need to share your feelings… yeah missing home probably is hard but you are right, you are home. 😊
This is probably one of your most important and informative videos .
I have a Momentum 376th and I could easily made this same mistake .
I know this is extremely hard for the both of you but please know how valuable this type of content is.
Like you have said before “ You don’t know what you don’t know”!
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Todd was the man with the plan. This is a month or two old from the looks of it, but Todd if you search on Eric O's page South main auto he has videos for changing the entire hub out instead of doing brakes, I often did the entire hub as it would be as cheap as brakes sometimes. Then you do not need to worry about if you stretched a lug bolt. Glad the wheel did not cross into on coming traffic. Stay safe and healthy.
That WAS a tough stretch for you two. Can’t believe this all happened on your way to the Michigan huddle. 😮. You always put the crew first, we had no idea of your trials. Sheila, it hurt to see you were pretty broken up, yet at the huddle, all smiles. You 2 are amazing. Cheers from KC. ~lisa b.
First off no one was hurt. Thats the important part. God Bless everyone involved. We had a tire come across the hiway and hit my friends C4 corvette door and it basically destroyed the door on his vette and total it. Lots of stored energy in that tire and rim. I would say the lugs were over torqued. Just went a bit too far with the impact wrench. Be sure to replace all the lugs on all the tires. You cannot be sure you didn't over tighten all of them. Again no one was hurt and parts can be replaced. Talk it over with Todd about buying a spare hub and brake assembly. Great job of getting off the highway. Always be safe. Prayers for continued good journeys and joys you two. This too shall pass.
Thank you for the tips and for taking the time to watch and comment! We appreciate it & yes - so thankful our rolling tire didn’t hurt anyone!
Hug one another, forgive one another and smile. Look forward to another day on this earth together. "This too shall pass." Continued safe travels!!
God was watching out for you both! Not a soul was hurt or lost as a result of the incident. Shelia, deep breaths and prayer always helps me through and relieves the stress. You both are so blessed that everything you needed was within a couple of miles. ✝️🙏🏻🇺🇸🥰😘
Love the realness in this. Ohhh the stressful moment! And even more how well you both handled it! Makes us wish we were by each other and could catch up over it all over a campfire
So glad you were able to repair the studs and nuts, I know it’s old school but a four way lug wrench is the best way to snug the wheel to the drum , then torque with a torque wrench. It does take longer but you will feel better knowing you have not over tightened . We all learn every day . Sometimes your the bug , sometimes the windshield.
Proud of you guys for keeping it together and finding the hidden blessings. You definitively had a more positive attitude than I ever would’ve had in that situation. Hopefully the bad juju is gone for the time being even though you’re living in the RV club. 💚💚💚
We hope we are done with our “issues” for 2023. Thanks for watching and being part of the journey
We had the same situation on a fifth wheel. We took the hub off the trailer and to a mechanic who put new studs on the hub for us. Sorry you had this happen. Hang in there Sheila. Todd you were so positive from the start… not many can be. I’m so thankful our tire (we were on a major hwy) didn’t hit anyone else’s car.
Shelia you are right you are home and your extended family is getting larger everyday. Thank you to you and Todd for everything you do.
Think how much you are teaching us about coping and life in general! Keep up your spirits, thanks so much for posting.
Todd: You were just so Todd! God truly blessed you!
Sheila: cried right along with you! Sometimes all you can do is have a good honest cry! Rinse away the anguish for to make room to allow more light in!
Both of you - just hugs!!!!❤️
Bearing nut tight to bind wheel ...back nut slowly until wheel turns then safety lock it. When torquing go slow steady pressure until click or peep. Other already installed wheels, back off one nut to loosen passed torque value, then torque to spec value. Cross star pattern to even the stress on each lug. Find all instructions on TH-cam. You did good but, keep thinking and learning before something else comes up.
Appreciate you for sharing
Sorry for the mishaps. Todd give Sheila a hug , just because. .. as for you my freind you remind me so much of myself , not to gloat . Always learning , not afraid to dive in and get it done . Wrong parts , ha you took so well but heh. Tomorrow is always a different day that sails. !! Safe travels and god speed
I most appreciated your ability to see the blessings amidst all the frustration of losing the lug bolts and wheel. It's a unique person that can do that!
As we begin our RV life, I can’t thank you enough for sharing this episode and the cause of your wheel failure. It’s such a valuable lesson. Chin-up, Sheila….things have a way of working out, but I know how a series of mishaps can derail your emotions. We’ve all been there. Todd, your optimism holds everything together in the most remarkable way! Extra lug nuts go on the gear list; check.
Like you said, no one got hurt. Stuff can get fixed. I understand that a lot of things braking one after another can be very frustrating. God is good. Count all the blessings. I am so glad that you were able to fix it and get back on the road.
I have done the same thing. I used a impact wrench to put my tires on last year. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to infest in a torque wrench asap.
Safe travels
Sheila, sweet wonderful lady, it’s ok not to be ok for a small window of time. So proud of how you overcame the adversity! 🖖🏻👍🏻😘🙏🏻
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Thank you for sharing not just the happy go lucky times but also the challenges that can happen. You two documented this like pros!!! Also, you are so fortunate at the series of events that took place with all of the resources you needed so close by. Your support of one another is admirable! As a solo female RVer, I wish I had such a capable parter! Be well and keep on pushin’! Hoping to make it to one of your huddles one day!❤
Todd, what an incredibly positive attitude. You are a great example of perseverance and a "can do" attitude. I've been RV'ing all of my married life (38 years) and have run into my share of problems but must admit that my attitude was not near as good as yours. You have all my respect and I'll remember this video the next time it happens to me. Thank you!
TIME TO SWITCH UP
TO VANLIFE! THERE'S ALWAYS OFF ROAD CAMP SPOTS AVAILABLE! ANLONE WITH NATURE 😊
Buy a torque wrench and check ALL the lug nuts. And, no, you don’t need a new hub. Only the lug bolts as you did.
Was happy to hear you correctly referring to losing a ‘wheel’, not a tire. 👍
Great vid showing the emotions and what went wrong. We carry a torque wrench, but I don’t carry two back up leaf springs like Todd did. We all learn fr each other. One suggestion is to carry safety yellow/orange vests under your seats. If emergency first thing to do is put on the vest if walking around rig ok street or highway. 👍
Really really happy for you that wheel and tire did not strike another vehicle or property along the road. They have a lot of energy. It is really important to re-torque wheels at least once after installation especially aluminum wheels. Criss cross pattern. If you tighten in a circle the first nuts get tighter than spec sometimes.
I carry a measuring tool called a caliper for measuring bolts, studs, depth of stuff, comparing parts etc. I also have a set of good quality punches - they have the correct weight and hardness for driving bearings and generally belting stuff a good one when you need to. And a heavy millwright's hammer like you were using. Lots of times mechanical work needs a gentle hit with a heavy hammer vs whaling on things in anger.
Finally for anyone that has read this far ha ha you tighten bearings then back off the nut to set a few thousanths of "end play" so they have room to expand when they get warm.
Nice repair - safe travels.
Man you guys have been through it! Thanks for your honesty and sharing your struggles. Gods got great plans for you - and so glad you can see Him in the storm.
You can use a torque stick for your impact to ensure the proper torque for with your impact gun.
Any quality tire shop like Discount Tire and Costco will ALWAYS do final tightening of lug nuts with a calibrated torque wrench. You should also use a torque wrench that has your required torque setting more in the middle of the torque range instead of one on the upper limit. Lowe’s sells one since I had to buy one when on the road with my last RV when I had to remove the rear wheel on a Class C to go have the metal tire valve tighten at a tire shop, but did not want to break camp. I keep in 24/7 under my rear seat in my truck. There are also torque limiting 1/2” extensions you can install in between your 1/2” Dewalt and socket to cause the wrench to cut off before you over stress the studs. It is even a Harbor Freight item with several extension for various torque limits. BTW you must replace the other 40 studs because they are all ticking time bombs since they were also over stressed too. Good luck.
I just seen the video I know it’s older and y’all are good now. But my family are praying for safe travels for y’all. I had a blow out on my fifth wheel and I know how you felt. But God will always help you find away. New viewer. Thanks you for your videos
I just learned a very valuable thing from you, Not to tighten lugs nut too tight. When I just bought a rockwood 24 camper last yr, I tried to check to see if I could take the lugs off. I could not. I had to use my 2 foot snap on lever ( with an added pipe) and with all the strength I had, I finally loosened them. I now know, If I had left them like that, I could have had your problem. Oh my God. Switch it Up has meant a lot to me today. It made me thankful that I didnt have a problem. with my too tight lugs. Thanks a Bumch, Charley Kilmer Ocala. I would like to meet you both some day. You are a Public Service. !!!!!