Trailer stone guard

Thanks Baz. Will go and have a look at htose sites. What have you seen or got in mind for the attaching of the full width mudflap.

Sounds like a combination of both or at least the better guard of the two options should be on the trailer.
Thanks

Its pretty easy to make your own rear window protection, I did a couple for my GQ. There is a Polycarbonate sheet called Tuffak, it is quote "virtualy unbreakable" but really easy to work with and cut with a jigsaw, or to drill, it doesn't crack like Perspex. I used 3 mm for the GQ's 2 rear windows, but there is a thinner more flexible thickness for larger windows. Just make a paper template first.

Gajam(?) - where did you get the stuff you made your rear window protector of? Is it readily available? Is it solar protected - I know the one from Obies is -
thanks - jules

I got mine from a perspex place in Seaford Vic, I went in looking for ordinary Perspex, and they put me onto this, I only have a scrap left, and can not read what it says.But apparently it is designed for this sort of thing. It is about double the price of perspex...cost me $70 to do both windows. from what I can read about its properties and strength id be suprised if it wasn't UV resistant, but can't tell you for sure

Thanks for that Gajm (got it right that time!) - I am in Frankston so will investigate - got to be cheaper than $865 that we paid for the rear window - Nissan Terrano II - could only get genuine Nissan - no aftermarket made - and it happened in Qld - guess where the glass had to come from - yep right - Melbourne, oh, well, c'est la vie.
jules

Hi Julie

We used empty beer box cartons...though any type of cardboard boxes would do, we just taped them on to the back of the car, they do a great job, and is an option for you if the polycarbonate one is too expensive.

If you'd like a pic of what I'm talking about, click the rig pic and send me an email

cheers

Lyn

Ouch! we went to the Corner last year and there was a landcruiser with the same CT as us (stone guard on wrong), and actualy from our suberb.. with his back window bleep tered. It made us realise we were just lucky, and that if it did happen we'd be in the same boat as you were, which is why I whacked on the plastic.
On a recent trip my daughter dropped a log onto my rear side window and when I had it replaced the window guy gave me the prices of the rear windows, which were hideously expensive, i'd hate to pay for them to be shipped interstate.

I had a look at that site with the rear protection, it's pretty well what I did. I used non stick velcro all around the window tho, and used the clear liquid nails to stick it on. I don't want it flying off at 100 k's on the freeway. I notice he has rubber stops to keep it off the window, I had used a couple of sticky velcro squares in the centre to do the same thing.

I also drilled a tiny hole in each corner of the plastic on about a 45 degree angle facing down to let condensation out, with the rain we have been having they were getting a couple of foggy spots in the corners, so that lets them vent.

The Perspex place is in Stephenson rd in Seaford. Pioneer plastics at #6, phone 9775 0203 I think!! there are a couple there, and I usualy just drive up. if you are heading to Dandenong its on the right side, Its not the plastics place on the corner, but the one next door set further back, it has a big sign saying Perspex cut to size.

It is Tuffpack atoglass if thats any help.

Thanks for that. will have a look. I know what you mean re the sand blasted look. Saw some trailers reportedly only several months old that looked very 2nd hand. Such a big investment I would like to keep ours looking reasonable for as long as possible.
Alan

Gotta agree with Banjo,send the stones on their way.We have a simple tube frame{removable} on the front of our trailer with 2 truck mudflaps mounted on it at a slight angle.Sends the stones down and sideways,takes the speed out of them quick smart,and the mudflaps are as tough as.
Ian.

k1w1,go to a local truck centre for your mudflaps,got mine for $5 each. Alot of new truck places remove the originals and put their own ones on which have their company logo.The originals are virtually new when removed which was the case with ours.
Ian

Hi Lyn
Thanks for the suggestions. Any idea on the cost of the Tambo unit
Alan

approx $300 from memory,

Hey Wombat
Thanks for the link. It sure looks effective. Might give them a ring and discuss further. In Townsville at the moment. probably be down south around xmas/new year so may get to go and see them then.
Alan

Thanks Sandman I have pretty much come to the same conclusion. All three for peace of mind.
Alan