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GMandJM
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Dec 10, 2013

Blue Ox KarGard II Towed Vehicle Protector

Does anyone use a Blue Ox KarGard II towed vehicle protector? If so, what are your thoughts on it? Any problems installing it?

I know this was asked about back in September, but the replies were few so I thought I'd ask again.

Moved to Dinghy Towing forum from Towing.

5 Replies

  • MRUSA wrote:
    I have a Protect-A-Tow and it works great. Highly recommended. Unfortunately I can no longer use it as my new coach has a rear exhaust which would burn it up. I assume the same would be true of the Blue-Ox product. But if you have a side exhaust, Protect-A-Tow is terrific.

    Talk to the folks at Protect-A-Tow. I seem to recall them mentioning at one time that a clearance hole can be cut in the fabric for the rear exhaust, with minimal effect on the integrity of the protection.
  • I have a Protect-A-Tow and it works great. Highly recommended. Unfortunately I can no longer use it as my new coach has a rear exhaust which would burn it up. I assume the same would be true of the Blue-Ox product. But if you have a side exhaust, Protect-A-Tow is terrific.
  • I'm also looking at the Protect-A-Tow which looks as effective and less expensive.
  • Thanks for the useful information. The fog lights on our TV would
    likely be below the guard, so that could be an issue. Glad you brought
    that to my attention.
  • I use a similar design by another manufacturer. Works well and zero problems. I like that it stays attached to the MH. The hard deflectors are heavy and have to be removed and stored.
    One caution however- a friend of mine used one and his fog lights were actually below the guard. He had stones kick up and take out his fog lights on 2 occasions. On my Wrangler all lights are above the screen and the Jeep has a skid plate that would deflect anything kicking up under the cover.
    I also know people that have never used a guard and have never had a problem. Might depend on how much you drive your MH. Law of averages. We drive 15,000 miles a year so I play it safe.
    Hope this helps.

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