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This is from the Escape Manual:

Notice #1 about checking the torque before each trip.

Wheel Nut Torque
The axle and wheel assemblies of your RV are designed differently than those on your car. The overall
size, weight and center of gravity of a recreational vehicle subject the wheels to pressures unique to
trailering. During normal cornering, the tires and wheels experience a considerable amount of stress
called “side-load”. Therefore, the lug nuts on your recreational vehicle require periodic re-torquing.
These instructions will show you how to maintain proper lug nut torque by following these important steps
1. Check torque before every trip
2. Use proper tools
3. Follow the appropriate star pattern sequence.
4. Torque lug nuts in the correct stages and follow-up intervals after any wheel reinstallation. See the
following chart.
TORQUE SEQUENCE
(STEEL & ALUMINUM WHEELS)
1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage
(ft-lb) (ft-lb) (ft-lb)
20-25 50-60 95-115
*Re-torque after first:
10 miles --> 25 miles --> 50 miles
Remember, torque is the amount of rotating force applied to a fastener, such as a lug nut. Proper torque
of lug nuts can only be achieved by using a torque wrench and a socket.
• 13/16” socket