If you’ve been on the Winnebago Ekko forums, you’ve probably seen people worry about rocks getting stuck between their rear tires.
There’s a lot of discussion about switching to single rear wheels because of this.
Based on actual use, that concern is overblown.
I’ve got ~30,000 miles on this rig, do a lot of off-road driving, and this has happened twice.
It’s not common.
And when it does happen, it’s easy to deal with.
What You Need
- 1 ratchet strap
Step-by-Step
1. Position the wheel
Rotate the tire so the rock can be pulled straight out.
- Don’t pull at an angle
- Straight out = less resistance
2. Wrap the strap around the rock
- Drop the strap over the rock
- Loop it so it tightens onto itself
- Make sure it won’t slip off
3. Anchor to the frame
- Hook the other end to a solid point on the frame
- Keep everything aligned with the direction of pull
4. Tension the strap
- Ratchet it tight
- Get as much preload as you can
5. Wiggle and tighten
- Wiggle the rock
- Tighten the strap
- Repeat
You’ll feel it start to move almost immediately.
6. Pull it out
Once it breaks loose, it comes out easily.
Total time once set up is about a minute, but give yourself five minutes assuming you’ve got easy access to your ratchet strap.
Reality Check
- This doesn’t happen often
- You don’t need to remove wheels
- You don’t need special tools
- It’s not a big deal
If you carry a ratchet strap, you already have everything you need.
Bottom Line
Rocks between dually tires are a non-issue.
They’re rare, and when they do happen, they’re quick to fix with a simple, controlled pull.