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05-18-2019, 11:22 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31W
State: Minnesota
Posts: 209
THOR #14057
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Bug deflector E450 - worth it?
Searched forum for bug deflector = no results. I have yet to see a MH have a bug deflector. Is it just gonna deflect them bugs more under your front cap vs hitting the windshield which is easier to clean? Thoughts,,,
Thanks
JJ
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Chloe - fur baby
FMCA F496287
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05-18-2019, 11:25 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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As the old saying goes: "Whatever floats your Goat..."
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05-19-2019, 03:36 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31W
State: Minnesota
Posts: 209
THOR #14057
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Ha
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
As the old saying goes: "Whatever floats your Goat..."
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Well Bob, in the State of 10,000 lakes, the saying is whatever floats your boat
JJ
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Jay ‘JJ’ and Patti ‘PJ’
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Chloe - fur baby
FMCA F496287
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05-19-2019, 12:05 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JJMON
Searched forum for bug deflector = no results. I have yet to see a MH have a bug deflector. Is it just gonna deflect them bugs more under your front cap vs hitting the windshield which is easier to clean? Thoughts,,,
Thanks
JJ
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It might just do that! And, scrubbing the underside isn't easy. hmmm...
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Wenatchee, WA
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05-20-2019, 07:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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The way I look at a bug deflector is ....It might help some for the bug.... but at least the front of my hood wont be all pitted and chipped from rocks.
I have one on my old jeep...it dont help my windshield much but the front of my hood is like new.
Then when you sell your RV you can remove the bug detector and the front of the hood will look like new. Might help sell your RV quicker over another one.
I say go for it.
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05-20-2019, 07:42 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JJMON
Well Bob, in the State of 10,000 lakes, the saying is whatever floats your boat
JJ
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But my goat can't swim, and needs the boat!
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05-20-2019, 09:05 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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They make removable tape protective material you can put along the edge of the hood to protect it from rock chips and bug guts. You kinda answered your own question when you said...deflect them somewhere else. These things are too big to deflect them over or around.
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05-20-2019, 09:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 330
THOR #11380
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Just remember to treat that bug deflector as if it is a fender or hood bra. After you've been out running the roads in the rain remember to remove, clean, dry then clean and dry front of RV before replacing.
If you don't you get may all kinds of things growing under it. I learned the hard way with my Goldwing trike. Had to chip off some "growth" before I could sand the fenders down for repainting. $250.00 lesson
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RVN (Tet 68)
2015 Thor Vegas 24.1
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05-22-2019, 05:10 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 84
THOR #14989
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Bug Deflector
Suggestions on where to purchase a bug deflector for 2019 29M Windsport?
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05-22-2019, 07:24 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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I bet you guys miss The Warshawsky Auto Parts Catalog from Chicago, IL. In the 60s 70s & 80s.
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Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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05-23-2019, 01:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,184
THOR #908
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Long & Winding road
The way I look at a bug deflector is ....It might help some for the bug.... but at least the front of my hood wont be all pitted and chipped from rocks.
I have one on my old jeep...it dont help my windshield much but the front of my hood is like new.
Then when you sell your RV you can remove the bug detector and the front of the hood will look like new. Might help sell your RV quicker over another one.
I say go for it.
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That's why I out one on my Silverado when i first got it. The front edge of the hood is radiused down, and just looked to me like it would get dinged in no time. I'll bet the front edge of my hood is the best looking part of my truck now.
...but I've never had the feeling that the thing does anything at all to keep bugs off the windshield.....maybe something the size of a gnat, but not anything else. (not a scientific study comparing with and without, just years of driving and looking through bugs )
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05-23-2019, 10:43 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 28F
State: Colorado
Posts: 70
THOR #2768
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Another idea
I had the cap of my class C as well as the hood, fenders and the side pillars next to the front doors covered with a clear bar like they put on cars at a local dealer. Walk, bugs wash right off, no stone chips.. I think it was one of my better spends on the camper..
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05-23-2019, 10:44 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 28F
State: Colorado
Posts: 70
THOR #2768
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Damn spell check, it she say “Wala” not walk..arghhh
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