Lug-nut size

George101

I have a Tab 320S Outback 2018, anybody know what socket size the lug-nuts are so I can be prepared to change a tire if needed?

rcuomo

Lug nuts are ½” x 20 and take ¾” socket

George101

Thanks!

Verna

@George101, be sure to read this link for a tool to use plus the socket size for your spare tire lug nuts: 

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/4540/lug-nuts-on-2015-t-b

  Note: check your spare tire lug but before assuming the correct size, please. 

George101

@Verna- Thank you! I will read that discussion.

rcuomo

13/16” nuts if you have the spare mounted on the underneath carrier. 

Verna

2014 uses 11/16” for spare tire lugs

Dalehelman

@Verna
we have a 2015 with 13/16” spare lug nuts.

Verna

Thanks @Dalehelman. I changed my post. 

ericnliz

I changed ALL mine to 3/4". Changing a tire on the trailer will NEVER happen in a convenient place. I'd much rather have to go buy two lugs nuts and change them to make them all the same size than find out I needed a socket, or wrench that I didn't have with me! I did mine when I moved the spare from underneath to the front jack post.

George101

ericnliz said:

I changed ALL mine to 3/4". Changing a tire on the trailer will NEVER happen in a convenient place. I'd much rather have to go buy two lugs nuts and change them to make them all the same size than find out I needed a socket, or wrench that I didn't have with me! I did mine when I moved the spare from underneath to the front jack post.

Great Idea!

Ratkity

ericnliz said:

I changed ALL mine to 3/4". Changing a tire on the trailer will NEVER happen in a convenient place. I'd much rather have to go buy two lugs nuts and change them to make them all the same size than find out I needed a socket, or wrench that I didn't have with me! I did mine when I moved the spare from underneath to the front jack post.

The tire will go flat in the cold, pouring rain,
When you're on the ground, you'll be in lots of pain.
Tis not the gravel that causes that, you see,
The roadside will be filled with items and smell like pee.
  
The ground will slope and the ditch will be filled,
Your shirt will be wet from the coffee you spilled.
Despite the cold, you'll break into a sweat,
And the lug wrench you have was the wrong one to get.

When you're finally done and back on the road,
You'll never truly forget that big flattened toad.
But don't stay tense and don't drive in fear,
The campsite is calling, as well as your favorite beer.

ericnliz

@Ratkity, Glad I wasn't drinkin', or eatin' when I read that! However....My sentiments, PRECISELY!

Ratkity

ericnliz said:

@Ratkity, Glad I wasn't drinkin', or eatin' when I read that! However....My sentiments, PRECISELY!

Darn! I was trying my hardest too!!

morey000

Just posting for those with 2019's and want it verified.  My Lug nuts are 3/4" and the spare mounting nuts are 13/16".  funny that the dealer never mentioned this.  oh Amazon....

Ninabean

@moorey000 are you talking about all models of 2019 .  I have a Tab400 and want to get some locking lug nuts.  Would the 3/4” work?

morey000

Ninabean said:

@moorey000 are you talking about all models of 2019 .  I have a Tab400 and want to get some locking lug nuts.  Would the 3/4” work?

My model info is in my sig file.  So- I can only verify it for a '19 320S Outback

N7SHG_Ham

@Ninabean the 3/4" is the socket size, but the lugs are probably 1/2" x 20 threads per inch, haven't pulled one off to see, but common trailer size.. There isn't a lot of clearance on at least the Boondock 400 wheels for an actual bigger nut than 3/4". I put aftermarket lugs on a Wells Cargo I have and they are bigger than 3/4" nut size, but have what is suspect is same size studs as the Tab, so external nut size can vary with same internal threads. You may have to buy based on stud thread size and see if they actually work with the Tab wheels.

GrandmasKid

I have a hurt shoulder and shouldn't be taking lug nuts off until it heals but I would like to order locking lug nuts for an upcoming trip. I've got the thread count and hex nut size for our 2021 400 Boondock but I need to know what type of seat the lug nuts have, round or conical. May I have some help?

tabiphile

GrandmasKid said:

I would like to order locking lug nuts for an upcoming trip. 

You will hear many different opinions about using these. Some are in favor, many (and most mechanics) are not. 
Locking lugs will eventually fail. Someone will strip the special key or worse, you will lose the key or your mechanic will forget to give it back to you. When these strip or if you lose the key you will be unable to service/remove your wheel. The fix for a damaged locking lug (or lost key) is to try and hammer a smaller sized socked over the lug and then pray that you can turn it off. If that fails the next options are drilling the lug or cutting the stud off. None of these are side of the road repairs. If you are worried about someone stealing your wheels, consider using a wheel lock. If I ever purchase a vehicle with locking lugs one of the first things I do is remove them and replace them with standard lugs. I've had some pretty nice wheel sets over the years and I have yet to have a wheel stolen. In the current state of things there's a better chance of the cat's getting cut off of your TV than an RV wheel getting stolen.

falcon1970

I agree with @tabiphile.  Locking lug nuts seem to me to be a greater problem than a stolen wheel.  However, I also think the decorative lug nuts supplied on our TABs are also a problem.  The "decorative" part is just a thin piece of metal covering the actual lug nut--and if you strip or otherwise damage that cover the lug nut is tough to remove.  I intend to replace mine with solid, non-decorative lug nuts as soon as I get a round toit.  I should have done it several thousand miles ago but there always seems to be something else to do first.  My brother says I have "butt first syndrome."  I'm gonna do that, but first I have to do this.

Denny16

The nüCamp TaBs use Dexter axles and wheels.  The wheels have a conical seat for the lug nut, not flat.  They also have a silver or gray anti-seize compound on them.  Lug nuts are torqued to 95/100 Ft Lbs, and do not come off easily.  This alone should be somewhat of a theft deterrent, and the trailer wheels/tires are not that expensive or unique to attract a thief in the first place.
Adding locking lug nuts is a solution to a non existent low probability problem... 
cheers

manyman297

I’ve had locking lugs on my vehicles. Never had a problem. Yes, you have to remember to get the key back from your mechanic. I’m putting them on our 400 along with a wheel lock so a thief can’t just swap the wheel out and take off with the trailer. Just another layer of deterrence for a thief. 

GrandmasKid

The main reason I was considering locking lug nuts was to have the Trimax Wheel Lock on a wheel and a thief not have the easy ability to take off the wheel put on the spare and roll away with the whole camper. I already have the heavy duty Proven Industries coupler lock which a thief would need a heavy duty grinder making a lot of noise and taking some time to defeat. I'm hoping that besides being thieves the creeps are somewhat lazy.

Dalehelman

manyman297 said:

I’ve had locking lugs on my vehicles. Never had a problem. Yes, you have to remember to get the key back from your mechanic. I’m putting them on our 400 along with a wheel lock so a thief can’t just swap the wheel out and take off with the trailer. Just another layer of deterrence for a thief. 

GrandmasKid said:

The main reason I was considering locking lug nuts was to have the Trimax Wheel Lock on a wheel and a thief not have the easy ability to take off the wheel put on the spare and roll away with the whole camper. I already have the heavy duty Proven Industries coupler lock which a thief would need a heavy duty grinder making a lot of noise and taking some time to defeat. I'm hoping that besides being thieves the creeps are somewhat lazy.

That’s the reason for the keyed lug nuts.

Denny16

You do not need to remove the wheel to defeat the Trimax TCL75 wheel lock, it is easy to break off, or the trailer can be pulled forward and the lock will break,off when it is rolled over.  I saw a video demo of this.  I have this lock, and use it, but the Proven Ind. lock is your best main defense, as it also locks up the chains.
The Trimax TWL100 features a disk thst covers the lug nuts, and is more like a wheel clamp/boot lock used by parking enforcement to Boot a vehicle.  This is a heavier wheel lock and is better than the smaller Trimax lock and locking lug nuts.  See http://www.boattrailerparts.com/assets/images/1WatermarkedPhotos/Locks/TWL100-Front-BTP.JPG
cheers

GrandmasKid

Denny16 said:

The nüCamp TaBs use Dexter axles and wheels.  The wheels have a conical seat for the lug nut, not flat.  They also have a silver or gray anti-seize compound on them.  Lug nuts are torqued to 95/100 Ft Lbs, and do not come off easily.  This alone should be somewhat of a theft deterrent, and the trailer wheels/tires are not that expensive or unique to attract a thief in the first place.
Adding locking lug nuts is a solution to a non existent low probability problem... 
cheers

Thanks, that "conical seat" was exactly the information I was looking for. It saves me from removing a lug with my hurt shoulder which is slowly on the mend. I appreciate it.

Denny16

No worries, hope your shoulder heals quickly...
cheers