Mudflaps / Stone deflectors
Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 17:33
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Douglas C
Hi Folks,
Not very long ago there was a post here that mentioned a company that made and sold the above items , they were ones that could be attached temporarily to a WDH etc ....of course ...now I cannot find the post and though I did write the details down , I think the note went through the wash ! Can anybody help me ... the items were about $350 approx and the metal supports were available in stainless steel or powdercoated ...from memory ....help !!!!
Also ...this is a great
forum ...and ...everyone have a Happy , and safe Christmas.
Charles.
Reply By: Member - Rob S (NSW) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 17:58
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 17:58
Try this Rocktamers.
http://rocktamers.com.au/Home.htm
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Follow Up By: Douglas C - Friday, Dec 26, 2008 at 13:10
Friday, Dec 26, 2008 at 13:10
Hi Rob S ,
Yes ...yes...yes , the one I was trying to find ....many many thanks .
Charles.
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Reply By: Motherhen - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 18:03
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 18:03
Charles, If you are a bit of a handyman, you can make them yourself for next to nothing. A bit of
conveyor belt rubber (some people buy rubber from Clark Rubber) and some aluminium strips to reinforce to top and make attachments. You can see lots of
home made versions out on the road.
The advantage of the ones illustrated is the attachment that comes with them (i haven't seen any on vehicles - only the picture link as posted above). At $350 it sound a lot compared to the
home made versions.
They do help - we had
home made ones on the Patrol, and haven't yet made any for the F250, and there is wear on the shade cloth caravan stone guard this time.
Motherhen
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Follow Up By: Douglas C - Friday, Dec 26, 2008 at 13:16
Friday, Dec 26, 2008 at 13:16
Hi Motherhen,
You always have a lot of wisdom to impart ( on this and another
forum ) and we "newbies" are very grateful that you are willing to share your experience for our benefit . Unfortunately , I gave away most of my
tools and equipment when we entered a retirement village ( I am 66 ) and must admit , I am not very handy , so may get one made up by my friendly service centre , or may use my Christmas "bonus" and buy one of the commercial models ... will give it all due consideration . But may I thank you for your input ...very much appreciated .
Charles.
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Reply By: Member - Scrubcat (VIC) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 18:27
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 18:27
G`day Charles,
The brush type was recommended to me back about last July and was never able to track them down.
However at the
Bendigo Leisure Fest thingo last month I spotted a vehicle with one on and found out that they are called " Towtector".
If you Google it you will find info and an OZ phone No (07) 5564 9990 also a USA web site www.towtector.com.
They were not on show I don`t think, it was on a private vehicle.
I am not connected to this mob in any way .
I was interested because this type are supposed to stop any flying stones "dead" far better than the rubber type.
If anyone knows about or has this type I would be interested to hear from them.
Cheers & Merry Christmas,
Scrubby.
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Follow Up By: Member - Rod N (QLD) - Thursday, Dec 25, 2008 at 12:03
Thursday, Dec 25, 2008 at 12:03
Available here.
Northcoach
on another
forum it said they were about $450
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Follow Up By: Douglas C - Friday, Dec 26, 2008 at 13:20
Friday, Dec 26, 2008 at 13:20
Hi Scrubcat,
Many thanks for your response ...the Towtector looks good ...and ... many thanks to Rod N ....I looked up Northcoach ( who are agents for the Towtector , and they are less than an hour from where I live , so will pay them a visit in the new year and take a look . Will evaluate and report back , if and when I make a purchase .
Charles.
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Reply By: PeterInSa - Thursday, Dec 25, 2008 at 11:41
Thursday, Dec 25, 2008 at 11:41
I bought my Rubber from Clarke rubber and bolted a 50mm x 50mm angle to the Towbar and a flat section of steel clamped/bolted the rubber to the angle.
Initially the ruibber hung down to 2 inches off the road, was told it flapped a lot so now its 4 inches off the road. But still flaps. Suggest you cut the rubber flap in 3 so wind in the centre section does not disturb the sections behind the wheels.
If I was doing it again would seriously look at the brush type, but cost would be a consideration.
Peter
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