Rich, I feel your concern, regarding changing a tire.  I carry a breaker
bar, but last actually removed a tire and wheel from the hub on the camper
3 years ago.  And on that occasion, I had trouble with the under carriage
spare tire carrier with a tire and wheel in it.  I let it drop, after
making sure I was clear.  I used a small jack to lift it back into place
(one that came with my Toyota).

Last winter, I had a flat on my Prius, in a freezing rain, on a county road
with a very narrow shoulder, dropping off into a ditch half full of snow
and slush.  After fighting with the thing for 20 minutes, I called AAA.
Fellow showed up in 20 minutes, lifted the vehicle, changed the tire, had
me back on the road all in 10 minutes.  I probably could have managed that
one, except for fighting the conditions.  But the camper?  Don't know.  And
AAA won't come to BLM or Forest Service roads, if one can raise a cell
phone signal.

On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 6:02 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

>  Stephan, you are TOTALLY right about this observation.  In the old days,
> with 14" wheels, I would just go to Costco; at the time, it was an
> appropriate solution.  Switched to GoWesty 16" wheels after an on road blow
> out.  I now go to Discount Tire.  I'm happy with those guys.  But....
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> As I remember,  I added a little smear of anti-seize grease to threads and
> faces of bolts.  And,....I added a 2 foot length of pipe...in my storage
> area...to be able to loosen those bolts in the case of an on-the-road
> emergency.  Honestly?  I do not know if I could change a tire now.   I
> haven't tried.   Ugh.
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> The Coscto Supervisor, back then, was pretty adament about torquing wheel
> fasteners to 133 foot pounds.  That's a lot.  I said, "Well then how am I
> supposed to get those bolts off?  When off on the side of the road in the
> middle of the night in the middle of nowhere??"   No solution was reached.
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> Suggestions are welcomed.
> Rich
> San Diego
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>     On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 5:31:13 PM PDT, Stephen Grisanti <
> bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>   Ground level:  Did a tire shop last tighten the lug nuts/bolts on your
> wheels?  Make sure you can remove them with the lug wrench you have before
> setting out.
> Stephen
>     On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 08:21:52 PM EDT, Richard Koerner <
> rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
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>  Hello.  I'm getting ready to do a Vanagon roadtrip from San Diego to
> Portland, OR.  About 1,000 miles one way; about 3,000 miles
> roundtrip...given little extra excursions.  I've been doing this since 1974
> with my Baywindow, and since 1987 with my 85 Tintop.  Trip will be about
> 2-3 weeks.   Mid-October.   Here is how I prep for it.
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> I start at the ground.  Tires, all 5, in good shape; inflated to proper
> pressure.  Motor:  fresh oil and filter change, coolant fluid clean and
> full. Of course, no motor problems with Subie 2.2 with 60k miles.  Starter
> and House batteries all check out just fine, less than 4 years.  Wheel
> bearings and CV Joints were both attended to, and also my 3 year annual
> brake fluid flushing.  No leaks or drips anywhere.  Brakes (standard disc
> on front and drum on rear) working fine....no funny stuff.  Clutch is good,
> replaced with Subie conversion.
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> I move up to the next level:  interior.  Sleeping bags clean, Mr Buddy
> Heater ready to go with extra propane cylinders, and also an extra sleeping
> bag and an extra comforter to toss on top.  Luci Light (solar) ready.
> Dishes and pans and cutlery sorta clean!  Plastic ice chest clean.  Extra
> water in jugs under rear seat.  Some DVD's ready to watch.  Laptop computer
> all updated and charged.  CELLPHONE!!!..it's ready too, especially with the
> Kampnik app installed, that is great.  All necessary charging cables for
> all of these.
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> I always travel with a paper map.  Road Atlas or something; AAA fold up
> maps are awesome.  When out in the boonies, they are worth their weight in
> gold.
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> In drawers, I've got a couple little baggies of powdered detergent and a
> bagful of quarters...to do laundry on the road.  And some extra money,
> about $40 in $1 bills.  Makes it easy at some of those campgrounds.
> And....a hidden extra credit card...just in case.
>
> Next level up....exterior.  2nd and 3rd coats of Carnuba Wax, especially
> on front end where bugs hit.  All instrumentation working good.  Cruise
> Control (Audiovox CCS-100) works like a champ.  Clean windows.  Whisk broom
> and shakeout on carpeting.
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> Food?  I kinda get that on the road.  Whatever I'm in the mood for, as it
> happens.  Between Garmin Nuvi GPS and Smartphone, it works out pretty
> easily to find resources.  Wow, such luxury compared to when I did this
> stuff in the 70's!  My A/C works too...but probably won't need it for this
> trip.
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> That's all I can think of for now.  No....I tried AAA a few years ago...I
> decided better spend the money on preventative maintenance instead.
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> San Diego
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