Can anyone enlighten me? I have recently bought my first caravan. Everyone talks about checking the wheel nuts with a torque wrench. I asked for one at the place where I bought the caravan, but they didn't sell them. I have been to two very large caravan shops in Catterick on a recent holiday, with the caravan...in the absence of a torque wrench...but they didn't sell them either. I don't even know what one looks like. I have a Bailey Ranger 410/L year made - 2005 and it gives the maximum torque in the manual, but I have no idea whether the wheels are alloy or steel. I have googled the wrench, but so many came up with 1/2, 3/8 etc. The guy who sold me the caravan told me to buy one for 19mm...so help...pleeeeeese. I am only a girl afterall...can anyone provide the exact name, details, size, website where I can just buy one....then learn how to use it. Thanks for reading my essay. Suzanne. x
Torque Wrench
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This one is good value
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand Tools/Wrenches/Torque Wrench 12 /d10/sd90/p78582
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand Tools/Wrenches/Torque Wrench 12 /d10/sd90/p78582
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand Tools/Wrenches/Torque Wrench 12 /d10/sd90/p78582[/quote
Thanks Timothy, just the info I wanted. Not that I'm too lazy to go shopping...I just work...like everyone else and time is precious. Sure looks good value for money...some listed are hugely expensive and no doubt I will have bought an inappropriate one, if left to my own devices. Thanks again. Suzanne x
Auto Expresss have carried out tests on torque wrenches.
Depends how much you use them as to how much to pay.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/233472/torque_wrenches_tested.html
Depends how much you use them as to how much to pay.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/233472/torque_wrenches_tested.html
Dusty if l was to torque the gas turbines and boilers l used to maintain and sign off then l would agree with you that torque wrench of a more reputable make should be used.
What are we talking about, checking you wheel nuts after a journey of 150 miles to 300 miles, then l say check the nuts with at least something that as some form verification, why spend
What are we talking about, checking you wheel nuts after a journey of 150 miles to 300 miles, then l say check the nuts with at least something that as some form verification, why spend
must admit when I checked mine the other week I did you just a wheel brace, thats enough to tell you they havn't worked loose.
In my youth , when we couldn't afford torque wrenches we were taught by my uncle to do up wheel nuts FT. Never had a problem then. I'm now carrying my torque wrench, more weight.
Cheers
Dustydog
Cheers
Dustydog
Ruddy ech Steve wished you had posted this 3 weeks ago could have saved meself 8 quid.
Totally agree with your comments, not all good makes come out on top.
Mind you mine came in a nice plastic case with 1/2" to 3/8" drive socket, go on you are now going to tell me yours had a full socket set with it.
NigelH
Totally agree with your comments, not all good makes come out on top.
Mind you mine came in a nice plastic case with 1/2" to 3/8" drive socket, go on you are now going to tell me yours had a full socket set with it.
NigelH
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