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Post by aslmx on Feb 12, 2019 19:58:43 GMT -8
I just saw this video. Don’t know if it’s been posted before but I’ll definitely be building a rock guard. youtu.be/qPpqUWG6gTU |
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Post by nccamper on Feb 13, 2019 10:06:32 GMT -8
With jalousie windows up front a small rock doesn't cause a disaster if it cracks one pane. With that said, I've towed this camper over 10,000 towing without a crack. I think it has to do with the long bed and height on our Toyota.
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Post by mel on Feb 13, 2019 13:21:22 GMT -8
My airflyte frout outer windows were both broke when I got it, they were a pain to fix. So I think about a rock guard, but I do like that I can see straight through the windows while driving so I would need a clear one. nccamper that new skin with your paint job looks so nice and shiny! I cant stop looking at it  |
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Post by bigbill on Feb 13, 2019 13:39:27 GMT -8
A few years back there was a post showing a see though rock guard it was very nice looking.
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Post by oakback on Feb 13, 2019 13:46:17 GMT -8
My rock guard panels are a corrugated plastic (or FRP, not sure), 3 panels. Lowes (and probably Home Depot) has something similar in clear, in the roofing section. If I get tired of my painted ones I think I'll get the clear ones, that's a great idea.
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Post by nccamper on Feb 13, 2019 15:13:22 GMT -8
I also really like the view into the camper and out the rear window while towing.
I guess the shield during heavy rain keeps the drips/leaks to a minimum. But at a little over 6' tall a rock guard may obstruct the view from the dinette.
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Post by roadtripper on Feb 14, 2019 9:24:43 GMT -8
I’ve been real happy with the front awning / rock guard combo I made. I posted a pic of it in the “awnings “ section a few months ago. (Sorry i dont know how to make a link)
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Post by nccamper on Feb 14, 2019 11:34:20 GMT -8
I’ve been real happy with the front awning / rock guard combo I made. I posted a pic of it in the “awnings “ section a few months ago. (Sorry i dont know how to make a link) Here you go...
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Post by kudzu on Feb 14, 2019 11:37:08 GMT -8
Am I the only one that wonders about how sound that camper was to start with? I know air pressure can be great but to push the sides out? Makes me wonder if it didn't have some hidden damage to it to start with.
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Post by larryb on Feb 14, 2019 13:10:50 GMT -8
I built a rock guard with materials from 80/20 inc. You can check it out here.... |
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Post by wisconsinjoe on Jan 27, 2020 20:35:08 GMT -8
Thanks,this is exactly what I want to build. How did you attach it? Is it hinged and held up with arms when camping?
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