Thanks so much for this fishing video. I was looking at the install PDF and scratching my head on what the hell the engineer was trying to get my hands to do.
I actually don’t recall the paperwork giving a torque spec or I might’ve done that. Usually when something isn’t supposed to come off, I torque it to “Tight AF”.
Actually I’ve been RV shopping. Lol. Also Lost all my video drafts in my iMovie app. Still been recording stuff but editing and posting the videos is a whole job in itself. And I’ve been working diligently to get my place on Airbnb. You know, because then we’ll be traveling the country in our RV. So… stay tuned! Lol.
Why didn’t you buy the proper tools for the job? You have to be safe being sure there properly torqued. Crescent wrench and a bolt tightened up is pretty unsafe. Figured you can spend the money on the receiver but cheap on the tools. Just saying.
I wish I lived near you as I'd take your challenge to come try to take these bolts off as I'd come there and take all 3 bolts off one handed with the proper ratchet and socket. And you say " TIGHT AF " well guess what I doubt those are tight enough but either way you did not torque to SPEC and under tight can come loose and overtight can be just as bad as your exceeding the stretch or tightness limit of the bolt or fastener. How hard is it to buy a torque wrench and get the right size socket and hex socket to torque to spec ? I'm sorry to say but you did not do a great job on this, I like your DIY style, do yourself a favor and invest in some tools as it doesn't really cost that much if you shop around....
