rear mud/stone guards
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Summerland BC
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
rear mud/stone guards
We are pulling the TTup to Yukon and Alaska this June and July and am wondering if a wide mudflap across the back would be a good idea. either a solid one or one of those fringe type ones. Is there any advantage of one over the other?
#2
If you are going off the highway much, use a solid one piece and I also cover the front of my Fith with masonite siding, trust me the rocks and gravel will and can play havoc on your rv. Goodluck and have fun,, Rick
#3
Registered User
Garnet Kid, a full flap across the back would be the best. Make sure the flap clears the road with the trailer attached and allow some space for the back end to go down when you hit a bump.
I hauled RV's for entertainment for a year, and I would attach a piece of plywood to the front of the trailer. There usually is a rubber strip on the front of the trailer on each side where the side and the front meet. Pull the strip out or move it off to the side where you put screws in. If you do this do not let the plywood rub against the front, the vibration will take the paint off.
Stan
I hauled RV's for entertainment for a year, and I would attach a piece of plywood to the front of the trailer. There usually is a rubber strip on the front of the trailer on each side where the side and the front meet. Pull the strip out or move it off to the side where you put screws in. If you do this do not let the plywood rub against the front, the vibration will take the paint off.
Stan
#4
Registered User
Re: rear mud/stone guards
Originally posted by Garnet Kid
We are pulling the TTup to Yukon and Alaska this June and July and am wondering if a wide mudflap across the back would be a good idea. either a solid one or one of those fringe type ones. Is there any advantage of one over the other?
We are pulling the TTup to Yukon and Alaska this June and July and am wondering if a wide mudflap across the back would be a good idea. either a solid one or one of those fringe type ones. Is there any advantage of one over the other?
#5
Proprietor of Fiver's Inn and Hospitality Center
The string guards are useless - - had that on the MH. They stop some pea sized stones and that's it. I have made a padded "bra" type panel for the front (underside) of my fiver out of naugahyde - - goes on with turn pins like used on boat canvas. Sure helps from flying rocks. I use the Mopar flaps on the rear wheels. Does a pretty good job.
#6
Registered User
Originally posted by FiverBob
The string guards are useless - - had that on the MH. They stop some pea sized stones and that's it. I have made a padded "bra" type panel for the front (underside) of my fiver out of naugahyde - - goes on with turn pins like used on boat canvas. Sure helps from flying rocks. I use the Mopar flaps on the rear wheels. Does a pretty good job.
The string guards are useless - - had that on the MH. They stop some pea sized stones and that's it. I have made a padded "bra" type panel for the front (underside) of my fiver out of naugahyde - - goes on with turn pins like used on boat canvas. Sure helps from flying rocks. I use the Mopar flaps on the rear wheels. Does a pretty good job.
#7
Proprietor of Fiver's Inn and Hospitality Center
Originally posted by induchman
When I hauled my horse trailer around for fun, I had my equipment dealer spray Ultimate/Rhino on the front lower end of the trailer. Man what a job that did. No more damage from rocks and tar stains.
When I hauled my horse trailer around for fun, I had my equipment dealer spray Ultimate/Rhino on the front lower end of the trailer. Man what a job that did. No more damage from rocks and tar stains.
Trending Topics
#8
Registered User
Originally posted by FiverBob
Hey, that is a good idea. I don't think I would want to spray the front of my fiver, though.
Hey, that is a good idea. I don't think I would want to spray the front of my fiver, though.
#9
Proprietor of Fiver's Inn and Hospitality Center
Originally posted by induchman
I hadn't thought of the expense of naughahyde to the front of my aluminum and steel trailers either. What color is it? Brown? Brown on silver, naw. I like grey Ultimate on silver better.
I hadn't thought of the expense of naughahyde to the front of my aluminum and steel trailers either. What color is it? Brown? Brown on silver, naw. I like grey Ultimate on silver better.
#10
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Summerland BC
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for the suggestions. I did some checking today and found a mudguard made by Ultraguard that is a one piece that goes across the rear and attaches to the bumper or another model that you can adapt to hang under and behind the hitch. I was hoping to go further back towards the tires but wouldn't be able to drop the spare if I did that. Got another two months almost to fiqure it out.
#11
Proprietor of Fiver's Inn and Hospitality Center
I have another suggestion for you. Make yourself a cover for the front of your truck. You will not regret it. Make it out of PVC pipe, 3/4", use 45 and 90's to make the contour you want. Use hardware cloth for the insert. Do not glue it - - you hold it together with the hardware cloth and ties. You can stop about the time you are ready to hit the nasties up on the highway, assemble it and attach it. You would need to fabricate some method of hanging it in place. I am making brackets to come out under the hood and thru the bumper. You could also put something where the license plate hangs in front. You can use a heat gun and bend the PVC to match the contour of the front of the truck. You will save chips in the front of the truck and headlight covers.
Bob
Bob
#12
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Summerland BC
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
FiverBob, thanks for that one. I was thinking of that sometime ago. I made one to protect the honeycomb rad on my 25 Mclaughlin Buick out of copper tubing. I soldered a fine wire mesh to it and then coated the tubing and soldered wire mesh with the rubber type coating you can buy. Has worked well for over 20 years. I am going to look at making something similiar to protect the front of the dodge.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
keepontrying02
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
1
05-16-2006 05:42 PM
Mark Hodowanec
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
6
11-12-2004 08:00 AM
PADZZ
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
3
01-17-2004 08:18 PM