tire iron

[bjj5633]

Hello, I am just getting ready to move the monty for the first time and,I can't find the jack or tire iron to tighten lug nuts do they come with one? If not What do I have to buy? thanks

[HughM]

Go to AutoZone, NAPA or Walmart and buy a lug wrench. They don't come with the unit.
Hugh

[Countryfolks]

A torque wrench is recommended.

[capn chris]

Agree w/both posts. Torque wrench for tightening only (1/2" drive and 7/8" socket). Lug wrench for removing nuts.

[sreigle]

I do the same as Chris for tightening - torque wrench, 1/2" drive, 7/8" socket. For loosening I have a longer breaker bar to use with the same socket. Most 4-way automotive lug wrenches I found don't have a 7/8" socket. Plus, I can use the breaker bar for other applications.

[TLightning]

quote:Originally posted by sreigle

I do the same as Chris for tightening - torque wrench, 1/2" drive, 7/8" socket. For loosening I have a longer breaker bar to use with the same socket. Most 4-way automotive lug wrenches I found don't have a 7/8" socket. Plus, I can use the breaker bar for other applications.

Agree...get all the above, you'll need it sooner or later. I got all mine at Harbor Freight. Guaranteed for life and they currently have a sale on 1/2" drive digital torque wrenches...$15.

[dsprik]

I use the above - get a GOOD torque wrench, though. Must adjust to 150+ lbs. Maybe pushing $100. Craftsman is a good choice, but there are others.

Also to add to the above list, get a good 18v drill and attachments including the 7/8" ½ inch socket to zip the lug nuts on and off before tightening and after loosening. Saves big time on the wrists and on time.

*On Edit~ Oops, missed Tom's digital torque wrench at Harbor Freight. That's also a good choice.

[bjj5633]

thanks for the info, I will hit wallyworld in am.

[MuddyPaws]

I would suggest a collapsable one. I found one that had 4 double ended sockets in SAE and Metric sizes. It collapses down to 1/2 size and is as strong as the hubs of Hell. It was about $15 at NAPA. I've seen them since with handy-dandy carrying cases.

I discovered that I didn't have a lug wrench when a Goodyear Marathon blew up on me mid-span on the Benecia Bridge. I discovered the importance of checking the air pressure of the spare tire about 20 minutes later.

[exav8tr]

You might consider a bottle jack to change out your tires eventually. I use a 12 ton bottle jack.... Overkill, but it works well.....Jack stands would be nice but no where to carry them.

[bjj5633]

Thanks

[simonsrf]

You need to torque the lugs to 120 for the aluminum wheels.

We've had good luck with the cheaper torque 1/2" torque wrench from Harbor Freight. Check here.

[Art-n-Marge]

I had to purchase all the tools for my first Keystone trailer and carried it all over to the Monty. For the lug nut wrench I use a 19" crosswrench that happens to have 4 sizes. The 13/16" end fits my truck and the 7/8" end fits the Monty. Another end is a 3/4" (fits the stabilizer) and the last is a 19mm. The crossbar is long enough to use for the "breaker bar purpose" and for spinning the nuts back on quickly and starting the tightening process.

I only think about half as good as exav8tr so I only have 6 ton hydraulic bottle jack which is plenty big for jacking up a single wheel (at the U-blot, never on the axle, per the manual). I'd like to get a second because the need has arisen (another story, another topic).

For torquing I use a 1/2" drive 150# torque wrench and a set of "long" 1/2" drive sockets (from 1/2" to 15/16"). This all fits in my front storage area because I don't have an RV generator - if I did I'd find room in the pass through understorage area.

I also carry a 6 gallon pancake style 135lb compressor and a Honda generator for inflating tires. The hose is long enough that I fire up everything in the truck bed and the hose reaches the truck and RV tires.

Besides the 4 tires problems I had myself, having all these tools has helped me rescue other RV owners who found out the hard way their trailers were not equipped.

[bjj5633]

Once again thanks for all the great info.

[WorkerB]

Art,
I want to add a compressor to the Monty's standard tools. The 12V 120 PSI compressors take forever to fill a full size tire so your compressor with 135 PSI and 6 gallon capacity appeals to me. What size generator do you use to run your compressor? What brand and model is your compressor? If your compressor were empty, how long would you estimate it takes to charge the 6 gallon tank? My older Monty has a smaller storage area. A full size compressor will take too much room so I am thinking of mounting an air storage tank in the underbelly area and mounting a quick connect externally.
Thanks in advance,
John

[richfaa]

IN answer to the posters question.... No a tire iron and jack does not come with the unit.

[clarkandsheila]

I use a DEEP socket, 1/2 " drive. Get a 10 or 12" extension to bring the end of the breaker bar and the torque wrench well out from the wheel so you have better control and the handle is 90o to the socket.
Use a torque wrench for tightening, breaker bar for loosening.

[richfaa]

We do have a good torque wrench. For everything else we use a road service. If this thing needs a tire changed or jacked up someones alse will do it. The road service is a lot more cost effective than purchasing all that stuff..not to mention less labor intensive. Of course I am very lazy and " work" gives me a headache.

[junglejim]

I have to agree with richfaa on this one. Why pay for ERS if your not going to use it. I know you all might be able to get it done before they even show up, I know I could (maybe). But if your NOT on a time schedule as most of us aren't then what is the hurry?