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Quote: Originally posted by CandP on 03/7/2009

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Why does this phenomenon only appear to exist in caravans?

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think it is because we only read about it on here more, wheels do come off cars and i have seen it happening, the main thing is that every reponsible driver should get a half decent torque wrench and sockets and check the torque regularly.

before every trip with the van check tyre pressures, torque and tyre condition, every 200 miles or monthly do same with car

Quote: Originally posted by CandP on 03/7/2009

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Why does this phenomenon only appear to exist in caravans?

I have never checked my car tyres after its been to ATS or for a service. You very rarely or ever see a car missing its wheels.......

Or is it just that dealers are not meticulous enough?

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It doesn't. My son had a wheel fall off on the way home from having new disc brakes fitted.

If you buy car tyres from Costco you sign to agree that it is your responsibility to check the nuts after so many miles (30 or 50 can't recall).

i use these indicators as fitted by bailey.if they are pointing to the centre when fitted and have not moved from the last check you are fine.

http://businesslinesltd.com/index1.htm

Quote: Originally posted by sweetpeaheidi on 03/7/2009

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If it covered 90 miles then why are you bleating to the service centre? If they hadn't done their job properly I would have expected it to drop off sooner. Why does everyone need to find someone to blame? Did you not think to check the wheels as part of a routine before setting off on your return journey?

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Quote: Originally posted by sweetpeaheidi on 03/7/2009

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If it covered 90 miles then why are you bleating to the service centre? If they hadn't done their job properly I would have expected it to drop off sooner. Why does everyone need to find someone to blame? Did you not think to check the wheels as part of a routine before setting off on your return journey?

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don't think being angry/annoyed could be described as 'bleating' and i definately would not expect a wheel to drop off any time, something that could occur upon leaving service area or 100 - 1000 miles further down the road. what i do expect is when i pay someone £200 to do a job is to have the job done to a satisfactory standard, when i get my car serviced i never check the oil level, neither do i check carbon emissions in my house when i have had central heating serviced. i was also considering getting a caravan mover fitted, would i need to check all the bolts have been secured on this too? doubt it.

thanx to all other sensible comments tho, will see what service company say when i take van in next week, they do seem a genuine company i have only used them once before and would not want to cause any friction between them and myself, but if needs be there are plenty other company's out there who would gladly accept my hard earned cash for their service

cheers brin

Quote: Originally posted by michael on 03/7/2009

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just off to check mine.always check mine before each trip.

Post last edited on 03/07/2009 11:16:52

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Really,

I have to be honest that although I check my van tyres befor a trip I only carry out a visual inspection of the studs.

I usually witness my car wheels being torqued up after a tyre change but never check them after and between services.

Am I alone in this? Better carry a wheel brace on the passenger seat in future.

Mr UM

no it was on a truck. other than fuel stop once it was off at calais n drive on to spain none stop . thats why we had 2 drivers. they were tight when we left base ,it just goes to show how far you can go before it fell off. if we had stopped over night we would have considered if it had been tried to be nicked but about 1200miles then fall off amazing.good story round the campfire though.