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02-27-2022, 03:29 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29m
State: Virginia
Posts: 46
THOR #25276
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Mudflap or tow protector
Which one offers best protection?
Pulling new jeep wrangler behind 29m which has a pretty high rear end - taller than the top of the jeeps bumper.
I like the simplicity of the large wide mudflap, but does it protect well? I would hate to pulverize brand new jeep's front end and windshield!
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Bud & Trisha Leary
Suffolk, VA
‘22 Windsport 29m, 4 Sumo Shocks, Safe T Plus Stabilizer. Koni FSDs, Rear Track Bar. (World of Diff !) Godzilla 8 Cyl.
'21 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Sky One Touch, 3.6L, 2.5” lift, Demco Brakes, Blue Ox A2.
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02-27-2022, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar
State: California
Posts: 891
THOR #22927
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Yes the long mud rock flaps work good. It needs to go across from wheel to wheel. Keep about 4 inches off the ground.
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02-27-2022, 03:51 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,842
THOR #14698
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We have been towing a 2019 Jeep Cheroke since it was new. We use a Roadmaster tow defender, a mesh that sits parallel to the ground over the tow bar between MH and the Cherokee. Over 10,000 miles without a mark on HER car! They run around $400 bucks on Amazoom.
It doesn't keep the road snot and dust off the car, I doubt any protector short of a mask will.
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Roadmaster Invisibrake
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02-27-2022, 06:12 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Washington
Posts: 33
THOR #21575
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy Grampa
Yes the long mud rock flaps work good. It needs to go across from wheel to wheel. Keep about 4 inches off the ground.
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Where did you buy yours and were they easy to install? TIA
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02-28-2022, 02:34 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,914
THOR #1589
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Check out Protect A Tow. Its a screen that goes from the back bottom of the coach to the front bottom of the towed car. We've used one for years.
I've heard that the grass skirt types will actually pick up rocks, something you don't want.
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02-28-2022, 02:41 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,842
THOR #14698
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Sunshine
Check out Protect A Tow. Its a screen that goes from the back bottom of the coach to the front bottom of the towed car. We've used one for years.
----I've heard that the grass skirt types will actually pick up rocks, something you don't want.----
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I have heard that as well.
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2018 ACE 27.2
Toad 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Towbar
Roadmaster Invisibrake
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02-28-2022, 03:28 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SV34
State: Arizona
Posts: 283
THOR #24580
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I go flapless (Magnatude SV34)…. Flat tow a JK Wrangler with a 2” lift with wider 33’ Ko2 A/T BFG’s. The grill and windshield don’t show excessive road chips.
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RV: 2021 Class C Magnitude SV34
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02-28-2022, 03:34 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,672
THOR #11781
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I have never used a protector for any of the vehicles I have toad. I don't take my RV off the pavement at any speed that would be hazardous to the finish of my dinghy.
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Lt Keefer
2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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02-28-2022, 04:00 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,842
THOR #14698
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lt Keefer
I have never used a protector for any of the vehicles I have toad. I don't take my RV off the pavement at any speed that would be hazardous to the finish of my dinghy.
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They don't use Chip Seal on the roads in Texas? Doesn't make any difference how easy you drive on a road that has been chip sealed recently the gravel flies up all over.
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2018 ACE 27.2
Toad 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Towbar
Roadmaster Invisibrake
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02-28-2022, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,883
THOR #6826
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The full width flaps at the back are fine if you stay on nice roads. If you go over a bump the flap can hit the ground and actually throw up debris. I extended the factory rear tire mud flaps a couple of inches and have had no problems, even towing a tiny, low to the ground Spark.
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02-28-2022, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: California
Posts: 875
THOR #17478
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We also use a Roadmaster tow defender, a mesh that sits parallel to the ground over the tow bar between MH. Works well. A full across mud flat or sweep will add additional air resistance. You won't feel that though.
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2013 Honda CRV
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02-28-2022, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 24TF Compass / Mercedes
State: New York
Posts: 200
THOR #17969
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If you want to know how much crap you're throwing, pull something white. First time I pulled my boat I learned a lesson. I now have Rock Tamer flaps on the hitch and it made a world of difference. Bought at CW and they had the best price I could find.
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03-01-2022, 03:24 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29m
State: Virginia
Posts: 46
THOR #25276
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How about one of these.. anyone using? I think this and a rock guard full width mudflap would do the trick!
https://rvandoffroad.com/
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Bud & Trisha Leary
Suffolk, VA
‘22 Windsport 29m, 4 Sumo Shocks, Safe T Plus Stabilizer. Koni FSDs, Rear Track Bar. (World of Diff !) Godzilla 8 Cyl.
'21 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Sky One Touch, 3.6L, 2.5” lift, Demco Brakes, Blue Ox A2.
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03-01-2022, 03:25 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29m
State: Virginia
Posts: 46
THOR #25276
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Edensob
If you want to know how much crap you're throwing, pull something white. First time I pulled my boat I learned a lesson. I now have Rock Tamer flaps on the hitch and it made a world of difference. Bought at CW and they had the best price I could find.
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YES! And our Jeep is white!
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Bud & Trisha Leary
Suffolk, VA
‘22 Windsport 29m, 4 Sumo Shocks, Safe T Plus Stabilizer. Koni FSDs, Rear Track Bar. (World of Diff !) Godzilla 8 Cyl.
'21 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Sky One Touch, 3.6L, 2.5” lift, Demco Brakes, Blue Ox A2.
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03-01-2022, 05:08 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,672
THOR #11781
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MJC62
They don't use Chip Seal on the roads in Texas? Doesn't make any difference how easy you drive on a road that has been chip sealed recently the gravel flies up all over.
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Yeah, they do the roads every now and then with tar and gravel then let the vehicles pound it in, but I still have had no issues with the front of any dinghy since my first motor home back in the 90s. Plus every motor home I have ever owned came equipped with mud flaps behind the rear wheels.
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Lt Keefer
2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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03-06-2022, 02:20 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 26
THOR #19918
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Towed vehicle shield
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36359&stc=1&d=16465329 56
This is the blue ox towed vehicle shield that we use. After spending $45000 on my Jeep I didn’t want it ruined by road debris. So far it has done an amazing job.
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