JRscooby wrote:
Why use metal to replace the tin box the factory calls "bumper"? PCV to hold drain tube be about same protection, won't rust, and let stinky slinky last longer.
Sure, you could just remove the old damaged metal bumper and wire tie on the famous PVC sticky slinky tube and not bother with any metal..
However, in the case of an rear end accident you most likely would be wishing that you HAD that metal tube there instead of PVC plastic.
Even though that metal bumper tube is pretty flimsy, it IS there as a safety item for the DRIVER behind you.. Protects the driver behind you from getting speared by your trailer frame!
Does also provide some protection to your trailer in case of minor bumps like backing into something you can't see (power pole, short pipes or other objects).. PVC plastic is just going to shatter and crumble and fall away.
