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Post by pdalber on Nov 12, 2017 23:27:31 GMT -8
Nice job. I take it that's the original frame? Thanks. Yes it is. |
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Post by pdalber on Nov 12, 2017 23:55:52 GMT -8
Some nice options. I'm not a big fan of the effect a rock guard has on the front window. It creates (a little) obstruction of the view and make the camper seem a little darker. Plus I tow with a Tundra which shields the camper from most small rocks. With that said, some rock guards are beautiful. Hi Friends, My only experience with a rock guard is the 60's version on my 50's Rod and Reel. I am assuming all are easily removable like mine. Maybe some are not. Some PO had mounted it at some time in it's history. I really like having light come into my trailer and when I don't want the shade from the rockguard, then I just loosen the wing nuts in the telescoping support arms and slide it out of it's track and set it over to the side. This process only takes a few minutes. However, it leaves the telescoping arms hanging down, but the trade off is more sun coming into the trailer. Rock guards can also offer an attractive adornment by offering an opportunity for adding character. I think PD's solution was a very resourceful one and it unifies well with the new paint on his camper. IMHO, on a newly painted camper, an aged and yellowed rock guard can look out of place, making painting an option. PD, did you ever consider putting the Lexan all the way across? Cheers, Rod Thanks. I could have put lexan all the way across, but the framing for the outer panels would have needed modification. The slots in the framing that held the outer sections were approximately 1" deep, to accept the "louvered" panels. The slots in the center were about 1/4" deep, to accept the flat panel. The 1/4" lexan slid into the middle perfectly, but it would have been very loose in the outer sections. I was also shooting for the "original" look (even though I was using modern materials). I'm going to bring the original center panel to a local sign shop later today and have them recreate the logo in a vinyl decal. |
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Post by pdalber on Nov 16, 2017 16:50:57 GMT -8
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Post by violamomof4 on Sept 30, 2019 9:42:48 GMT -8
I came up with a solution. HD sells a polycarbonate patio roof panel in white. It wasn't a perfect fit for the outer portions, but pretty close. I then bought a piece of white lexan for the center. Total cost was $19. I'm going to take the original panel with the logo to a sign shop and have them replicate it in a viyl decal. Here's what the rock guard looks like:  20171111_171755 by pdalber, on Flickr  20171111_171742 by pdalber, on Flickr How did you build the rock guard and what hinges do you use to attach it? |
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