Wheel nut removal

[jwc08]

Hi. I have a elddis ex2000 van but cannot find how to remove a alko nut that looks to hold wheel trim on. I've got a picture but it won't let me upload it. Best way I can describe it is a locking wheel nut with 3 holes instead of a pattern, looked everywhere for the tool that fits. Any ideas on what it is and how to remove it?

 

[Jcloughie]

Welcome to the forum jwc08.

Sorry, but I can’t picture what you mean. So can’t help.


John

PS, Have you a handbook? you may find one here.

https://elddis.co.uk/help-support/downloads/handbooks?utm_medium=301&utm_source=direct&utm_campaign=help-support/help-advice/handbooks

 

[Woodentop]

They usually provide an adapter. Have you looked in the bag of handbooks etc?

 

[jwc08]

Hopefully this photo works

They usually provide an adapter. Have you looked in the bag of handbooks etc?

Welcome to the forum jwc08.

Sorry, but I can’t picture what you mean. So can’t help.


John

PS, Have you a handbook? you may find one here.

https://elddis.co.uk/help-support/downloads/handbooks?utm_medium=301&utm_source=direct&utm_campaign=help-support/help-advice/handbooks

 

[otherclive]

Hopefully this photo works

If you are certain it is an Alko fitting I would get a close up photo and contact Alko, I’ve always found them very helpful.

 

[DaveA1]

Would a spanner, say from a off hand grinder, or somethng simular help. Maybe some small bolts bolted to a bar,

 

[otherclive]

Using penetrating oil and Stillsons would probably remove it, but you are left with the problem of fitting it back when required, or finding an alternative.

 

[Buckman]

I wonder if that is the original tyre that came with the caravan? No wonder they want to change it.

 

[Raywood]

There should be a specific key for the wheel nut, can you contact the seller to see if they still have this?
Not sure this is an ALKO item but a security device of the sort fitted to many cars.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

As a last resort a few taps with a hammer and drift may get it moving.

 

[Beachball]

Hi jwc08 welcome to the forum like what someone says contact Alko they might be able to help you

 

[kmuir17]

Maybe try a set of circlip pliers inserted into the diagonally opposite holes and then use a lever/screwdrive/or similar between the handle as leverage and see if it can be turned??

 

[audiorob]

Picking up on Buckman’s post it is usual to consider replacing the tyres on a caravan after 5 years regardless of any apparent wear. This is because they deteriorate through age rather than usage. There should be a 4 figure code in an oval window on the tyre sidewalls - the first two digits are week (1 to 52) and the second two for the year. So for example 0321 would have been made in the third week of 2021. Don’t forget to check any spare wheel too! Hope this helps!

 

[Gozza2]

I'd suggest showing that photo in a couple of local tyre fitters or small independent garages, many of them have tools under the counter that'll remove locking wheel nuts!

I'm suggesting local independents - the big chains will probably also have them but an independent would be more likely to loan it, or rent it to you at a sensible price, especially if there's one you already have a good relationship with.

 

[Gozza2]

Picking up on Buckman’s post it is usual to consider replacing the tyres on a caravan after 5 years regardless of any apparent wear. This is because they deteriorate through age rather than usage. There should be a 4 figure code in an oval window on the tyre sidewalls - the first two digits are week (1 to 52) and the second two for the year. So for example 0321 would have been made in the third week of 2021. Don’t forget to check any spare wheel too! Hope this helps!

It's not really clear but I think the date code is at about the five o'clock position, next to the "L" in "steel". It's a bit blurry on the pic but it looks like the third digit is "0", in which case the tyre is at least 13 years old.

 

[audiorob]

I agree Gozza looks like 2107 in which case well past safe lifespan!

 

[Martin_E]

I think that’s just the tyre coding 437216 and the DOT is after the number, the date is most likely on the inside wall of the tyre.