Rock deflectors

Beware of overheating diffs and rear tyres with a full width stoneguard

I had one on the cruiser when I started our trip.

One day I noticed the rear tyres were up to over 65deg.

Took the stoneguard off and they went straight back to 45.

Never used it again and gave it away in the finish.

Didnt take van on dirt roads much and never got any marks or broken windows in the next 45,000k I would suggest the rear window cover is the way to go.

Saw a Coromal with a full padded cover on the front of it in one van park.

Looked like the goods.

Terrific Graham,

I have a camper trailer that is geting severely chipped and the back window of the troopy is getting a few chips but no cracks.

So ,,,,I thought about a stone guard on the trailer, but probably not feasible as the toolbox and boat motor bracket leaves no room.

I have just put new mudflaps on the troopy and have ordered a frame to be fit on on Monday so I can put a full length flap on the troopy,,,,I think you have just stuffed upthat idea.

Thanks very much LOL.

Try it and see may work for you but didnt for me

However if you dont have tyre monitors you wont know I guess

Mine was hung in front of the towbar so one further back like Rocktamers may let more air flow through.

Cheers

Hi Willharry

Like Sand Man we have all three (or did have rear window protectors when towing with the Patrol; not longer an issue with the F250 ute).

Yes, it is wise to have a gap between the over sized rear mud flaps to allow air flow and cooling.Check they are not dragging when you are loaded, hitched up and you all get into the vehicle.

Our rear window protectors were made of thick clear plastic stuck on with Velcro tabs. These did slip on the glass in very hot weather so needed a bit of watching.

Our caravan stone guard is made of shade cloth which is glued to a frame with contact cement, so it can be changed when excessive stones degrade it.

Motherhen

Thanks for all the advice. The towtector looks pretty good Dave but just wondering whether small rocks would still get through the brush.

I will probably go with a combination of towtector, rear window saver and or rock deflector on the draw bar of the van .

If there is any more advice out there please post

G'day Willharry7,

In relation to small rocks getting through, we had no problems with the smaller sized rocks as the brush is several layers thick and they get caught up in the brushwork,this is also the same for sticks as well.

To clean its just a simple run along the bottom with a large screwdriver or something similar to open the brushes and the debris falls out.

Dave.

Gooday,
Have tried the full width rubber flap off the tow bar and it works with limited success, also will be a problem as far as overheating, something I had not thought about.
Have since made up a Rock Stopper that clamps onto the A frame of the Caravan, also has removable ends to access generator box etc. Decided to use indoor outdoor carpet instead of shade cloth which I feel acts a bit like a trampoline mat. Will be trying it out properly next month with a trip across the centre which I did previously in 2005 with the rubber flap. Found that as soon as you get up to 30-40 Kph the wind lifts it up and the stones still fly.
Have had the new version on for a year and with limited use and so far extremely happy with it. The Carpet is easily replaced, light, and acts as a cushion when a rock hits it.
Haven't posted image here before so hope it turns out OK. If not you will have to send me a private message.
Cheers,
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Gooday,
Well, almost got it right, here it is in place.
Cheers,
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Willharry7
Forgot to mention there is a photo in my Profile

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