Mud Flaps

I buy big flaps cheap from Ryderfleetproducts

Mine pictured earlier have never let anything get on my RV. Sure some rain and road grind.

packnrat wrote:
those "grass skirts" work great. but the cost of them keeps me from buying a set.
one can screw them on permanently style. or rig up a removable holder.
as to the coach, just a simple sheet of alu (some use tread plate stuff) will do the job. but needs to be formed and reinforced so it holds up to wind and vibrations. or just bolted to the front of the coach body.

The diamond plate on my old Komfort was held on by 3M tape, or the like. Not a screw or rivet to be found. Had it on the 3 small cargo doors in front as well as the surrounding face. Factory install. Worked great, IMO.

Lyle

those "grass skirts" work great. but the cost of them keeps me from buying a set.
one can screw them on permanently style. or rig up a removable holder.
as to the coach, just a simple sheet of alu (some use tread plate stuff) will do the job. but needs to be formed and reinforced so it holds up to wind and vibrations. or just bolted to the front of the coach body.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

laknox wrote:

RAS43 wrote:
I have had Road Wings on my trucks for many years along with regular mud flaps. They are similar to the Rock Tamers. They stay on the whole towing season. If we are not hooked to the 5th wheel we may have the boat in tow. I actually wish more people had mud flaps of some kind to minimize the stuff thrown around by the tires. Might lessen windshield damage.

If the auto mfrs would install =real= windshields again, you'd also have less glass damage. Just sayin'...

Lyle

My experience has been less windshield damage with my 11 and 15 RAM's because of the lower angle of their windshields.

If I do need to replace a windshield I insist on OE of PPG as most replacements are POS Chinese Made.

When I started having my "own" trucks to drive, I started off with a '68, then a '74, '78, '82. I also drove various other trucks on the farm. It took a good-sized rock to even chip those windshields, though I did manage to put a .22 through my '82's once. :B Hell, my '02's glass has taken some good hits and has about 3 chips in it, and has had them for 10+ years; none have propagated. My '99, however, seemed to need glass about every 12-18 months and a piece of gravel seemed to chip it bad enough to start a crack. Also, if you look at glass, you'll find that it's likely 1/3 to 1/2 the thickness of older glass, just to save 3-4 lbs' weight. I'd rather have the weight and never have to deal with replacing glass and burn, what?, an extra gallon of gas in 10 years.

Lyle

laknox wrote:

RAS43 wrote:
I have had Road Wings on my trucks for many years along with regular mud flaps. They are similar to the Rock Tamers. They stay on the whole towing season. If we are not hooked to the 5th wheel we may have the boat in tow. I actually wish more people had mud flaps of some kind to minimize the stuff thrown around by the tires. Might lessen windshield damage.

If the auto mfrs would install =real= windshields again, you'd also have less glass damage. Just sayin'...

Lyle

My experience has been less windshield damage with my 11 and 15 RAM's because of the lower angle of their windshields.

If I do need to replace a windshield I insist on OE of PPG as most replacements are POS Chinese Made.

ACZL wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
DuraFlaps.

I have similar ones like these but added a 4"-5" or extension to make them longer so when 5er is hooked up, truck squats the rear end down so the ext aid in keeping debris off the front of 5er.

Be careful backing into a curb!

My truck has the rear air ride so it sets lower than standard sprung truck. I actually cut 2" off the top and moved them up 2".

No matter what you go with, make sure to check clearance of bottom edge of flap to road surface when completely loaded. If in certain situations they have a tendency to drag, that will throw gravel up against the front panel. Best thing I've seen is have the front panel sprayed with Rhino or Linex.

bring on transparent aluminum.

RAS43 wrote:
I have had Road Wings on my trucks for many years along with regular mud flaps. They are similar to the Rock Tamers. They stay on the whole towing season. If we are not hooked to the 5th wheel we may have the boat in tow. I actually wish more people had mud flaps of some kind to minimize the stuff thrown around by the tires. Might lessen windshield damage.

If the auto mfrs would install =real= windshields again, you'd also have less glass damage. Just sayin'...

Lyle