It's Wheel Nut Wednesday — have you checked yours?

19 August 2026

Inside this newsletter👉

• Why wheel nuts loosen after corrugated roads
• The right tool: a torque wrench, set correctly
• The star pattern that gets you even tension

Hello :)

Quick one from me (Tim) today — it's Wheel Nut Wednesday! and this is a two-minute check that's easy to skip and really shouldn't be.

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Why it matters

Wheel nuts can work loose over time, especially after a stretch of corrugated roads. Build it into your routine before you head out, or straight after rough roads.

Get the torque right

The best way to tighten your wheel nuts is with a torque wrench, set to the correct figure for your caravan (check your manual or user guide). Get a firm grip, tighten until it clicks, and that's your correct torque.

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Work in a star pattern

Don't go around the wheel in a circle — tighten in a cross-section, star fashion, across the wheel. That's what gives you even tension across every nut instead of pulling things unevenly against the hub.

If you're interested, here are a few articles to read:

• ​Caravan Towing Level & Tow-Ball Weight: On the Level – Part 3​
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Have a lovely day
Tim

PS if you want our caravan maintenance schedule so checks like this never slip through the cracks, grab it here :)