I had tightened all of the knobs before leaving on my trip. Right then and there I decided to take it down and will not replace the missing parts. If it can't go under the coach in the large basement then it doesn't go. I can't be worried about something falling off and hitting the car behind me possibly causing serious injuries and/or death.
The trike I currently have will not fit under the coach so I will either sell it and get a bike that will fit or I will not have a bike. I don't pull a toad so I'll be limited in how I get around campgrounds, etc. Camping World does carry a folding trike for about $350.00. We'll see.
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