Mud flaps or tow guard for Vista?

Just mud flaps behind each wheel - not across the rear.

2gypsies wrote:
Just mud flaps behind each wheel - not across the rear.

This!

I think mud flaps are always better.

We are happy with a solid tow guard on our 2016 Vista.

I had both mud flaps and a tow guard on the Winnebago and pull a jeep. I was getting some rock chips in the paint and the windshield was showing fine specks in it (like sand had been hitting it). I took off the tow guard and I don't think I am getting any damage now. It did seem like the jeep was getting dirtier but I drove in some pretty sloppy conditions. This is the first trip without the tow guard so I can't judge for sure but I think the tow guard was stirring up rocks and sand from the road surface. Just my observations so far. Good luck with your choice.

There are pics elsewhere on this forum of the damage caused but full rear flaps. I took ours off and cut it into mud flaps. We also use the protect-a-tow shield. Stopping flying things is much easier the closer to the tire you can get. Next rain storm you are in just watch the rooster tail some mh' spray with full rear flaps.

Just an update on my last post. We just returned from a 2500+ mile trip to Texas and back, I haven't seen any new damage on the Jeep since I removed the tow guard. I am happy with the results so far. It also makes it easier to access the spare tire which is mounted under the motorhome ahead of the rear bumper (fortunately I did not need it but it is easier to get under there and check the air pressure etc).

Skyfarmer wrote:
We are trying to decide between rear mud flaps or a tow guard for our Vista 30T. What do you suggest? If tow guard, solid or brush? Thanks, Lee

We've always run both and like the solid type rock guards, best.

I prefer a full rear flap and have never had any damage caused by one. I once had a coach with no rear flap and my towed was always covered with road crud at the end of the day. Besides they look good when they have the coach brand name on them in stainless lettering.

I agree with no flap or other. I did get a front end cover for Alaska trip from Coastline. Otherwise I use nothing and have no trouble,