perspex rear-window

Why? Are you trying to protect the window from rock damage while towing a trailer?..... We always put some carpet on a trailer angled down or just some corrugated cardboard taped on for the rocky roads. As It happens, my 'supa-troopa' Arkana has a perspex safety exit back window built in. Not good for rear vision. cheers Royce

If you are going tow a trailer is a good idea to cover the rear window(s) on any dirt road. We have just purchased a new vehicle and found the best way to do this was by purchasing 2mm polycarbonate sheeting from our local Bunnings Warehouse and cutting it to size and attaching it by using velcro strips. Using 2mm polycarb allows it to follow the shape of the window and not tend to straighten and pull away from the velcro. You can also remove the sheeting easily when your not towing, just leaving the velcro strip attached until the next time you travel with the trailer.

I usually siliconed some 3mm poly sheeting to the rear windows of my vehicles when going on a trip and towing a trailer. Even with good stone deflectors and huge custom mud flaps, I have had the problem of breaking rear windows. The clear sheeting costs nothing compared to a new set of windows. Either the silicon or velco attachment seems the best. The velcro has the advantage of being able to be removed easily and allows you to clean the inside. I usually seal my poly covers all around to keep water and dirt out. Good luck David

Greg, I have actually taken my rear window out, used it as a template to cut a sheet of polycarbonate and put the replacement back in. Maybe a bit radical for some but it is quiet easy and effective. I wonder if I will ever put the glass back in? Mal Try.

I use the polycarbonate sheet, stuck to the glass with duct tape. successfull but gets dirty, I will now try velcro as I hadn't even thought of that. It would make the cleaning a lot easier. Happy trails, Mike.

After breaking a rear window on GU Patrol ($645 to replace - insurance) I purchased a "Rear window saver" from 'Obies outaback' (I think thats his name ) for $145 - it is Polycarbonate sheets fixed with Velcro -and has raised dimples to keep off glass excellent .... cannot fit a deflector to front of Cavalier as it interferes with access to trailer spare and opening doors on Patrol.

I also have the same unit as Lizzard for the same vehicle.

Obies Outback, 4 Mitchell Rd, Melton Vic 3338.

There is a web site under Obiesoutback. Easy to deal with prompt service. Adds appear in 4WD Monthly.

Towed a camper on outback road no problems. They do fill up with dust but that is a small problem compared to window breaking.

In March Cost $130 plus $25 delivery to country NSW.

Can't complain about the system it works.


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