Protecting The Truck
Making our first trip to Alaska this spring towing a 5th wheel, & have found this forum very helpful. My question is has anyone made any type of protective gravel guard for the front of the pick up? ...
Forum Discussion
Opinions are ....well, we all know what opinions are like. So, FWIW, my opinion
- In 20+ years of driving the Alcan (admittedly not too recently) I saw some of the most outlandish contraptions one can imagine...some of debatable usefulness
- "...back in the day", the big worries were radiators, fuel tanks, and headlights. Other than the possible exception of headlights, those aren't as worrisome now...and I think headlights are much less susceptible to damage.
- Most protectors cause enough damage to finishes (paint, plastic, etc) so that any benefit of avoiding impact/penetration damage is outweighed.
Opinion only YMMV
- In 20+ years of driving the Alcan (admittedly not too recently) I saw some of the most outlandish contraptions one can imagine...some of debatable usefulness
- "...back in the day", the big worries were radiators, fuel tanks, and headlights. Other than the possible exception of headlights, those aren't as worrisome now...and I think headlights are much less susceptible to damage.
- Most protectors cause enough damage to finishes (paint, plastic, etc) so that any benefit of avoiding impact/penetration damage is outweighed.
Opinion only YMMV
