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jcasey · 10-11-2011, 06:29 AM

Prior to doing an Alaska trip and I built a second set of mudflaps that attached to the square hitch receiver under the bumper. So, I had the first set of flaps just behind the wheels and a second set of flaps just below the bumper. Perhaps the second set helped somewhat, but I still had an increase of the stones chipping the paint.

I also had considered cutting a piece of thick vinyl coated fabric--one can get it at most craft or some hardware stores--and attaching it to the lower front of the trailer with velcro. It is an idea I haven't tried, partly because it looks half-way and also the idea might not be successful.

Thanks for the diamond plate idea; I will do some looking and pricing.

10-11-2011, 06:29 AM	#7
jcasey Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Estes Park, CO Posts: 82	Prior to doing an Alaska trip and I built a second set of mudflaps that attached to the square hitch receiver under the bumper. So, I had the first set of flaps just behind the wheels and a second set of flaps just below the bumper. Perhaps the second set helped somewhat, but I still had an increase of the stones chipping the paint. I also had considered cutting a piece of thick vinyl coated fabric--one can get it at most craft or some hardware stores--and attaching it to the lower front of the trailer with velcro. It is an idea I haven't tried, partly because it looks half-way and also the idea might not be successful. Thanks for the diamond plate idea; I will do some looking and pricing. __________________ 2011 Ford 6.7 Powerstroke F350 Super Cab, AT, DRW, Lariat. with Ride-Rite Firestone Air Bags. Used to tow 2011 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3 #5568, which is equipped with Center Point Suspension, Trailair Hitch, Level-Up, dual pane windows, Satellite Finder, 17.5 Tires, Dual Air, Valley/Husky 24,000 5th wheel hitch.