Rock chip guard front window cover options for BIG window

Howdy.  I have a 1960 Oasis with BIG window. We made a rock guard for the front window but I have no written plans and because I have a memory like a sieve, I don't remember a lot of details about the creating of it. What I do remember is that we used metal parts salvaged from a work site so I couldn't tell you where you could buy similar parts. We used a corrugated plastic see through sheet (UV rated) from Home Depot. That was pop riveted into the frame. We also modified the standard arms (purchased a the RV store) so that they were more hidden on the inside of the rock guard rather than on the outside. We used a piano hinge on the top. What I like about this guard is that it is see through and I can leave it down and still have lots of light coming through. I wish I could give you more details and specifications but alas, I no remember. It was a process of trial and error and we were lucky to have the salvaged metal parts to use. Here are some photos. Maybe they will be of help to you creative and mechanically minded people.

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The rock guard on my '71 Lo-Liner was cracked and deteriorated. A search turned up no replacement panels so I went with plastic ceiling panels from Home Depot. Several styles to choose from.

www.homedepot.com/b/Building-Materials-Ceilings-Ceiling-Light-Panels-Louvers/N-5yc1vZc58p

I marked the dimensions out then scribed with a straight edge and a sharp utility knife. Clean break along the scribed edge. The panels are held in place from the backside by using clear vinyl hose. I think it was 3/8" OD. Wedge the hose into the channel with a screwdriver tip. It is holding up well.

Both of the outer glass on my Airflytes front window has a small hole in them an one has a crack. I am assuming from rocks flying up while driving. Should I replace with plexiglass since I have no rock guard?

There have been plexiglass discussions in the past, and the one thing I brought away from them is that some grades of plexiglass are subject to becoming cloudy over time. I'd rather real glass that looks like it belongs there, but it still runs the risk of becoming broken in transit.

The same discussions had brought up the idea of using safety glass rather than regular plate. I think that may work for side windows, but an errant rock in transit could make for a pile of glass crumbs on the way to your camping outing.

Obviously safety concerns lean toward installing a rock guard, mel, but with your Airflyte or the Compact, both have the issue of installing around the brow over the front window. Something would have to give, but I haven't got a good idea of what to do with it.

My Airflyte had one on it when it came home. Needless to say, it is long gone now...