Does anyone have a practical solution to stop stones from being kicked up by the towing car onto the front of the caravan. No room on the Van A frame for any sort of shield. Any suggestions, photos or diagrams would be appreciated
Peter_n_Margaret said
07:10 PM Aug 23, 2008
A piece of canvas or 'rip-stop' vinyl in a sailtrack at the top of the van that is flat on the front while travelling (held down by a few tonneau clips), and is pulled out like an awning when parked..........?
Never seen one like that, but should work OK.
Cheers,
Peter
Ole Grizzly said
09:09 AM Aug 24, 2008
I have seen where heavy duty shade cloth has been cut to size, edges reinforced by hemming, and the whole piece is placed under the A frame. It was then attached to the vehicle towbar & under the A frame with 'bungy cord'. The flexible cord allows adjust when turning etc. So, all stones hit the underside of the shade cloth and prevent hitting the van.
Hope this gives you an idea as to where to start..cheers
signwilson said
01:15 PM Aug 24, 2008
I have had a padded vinyl cover made that goes over the front boot and all keeps the boot more waterproof as well
westener said
06:06 PM Aug 24, 2008
Thanks for all the suggestions. I like the shade cloth idea with bungy straps. I will post the results after i have tried some of the ideas
Wombat 280 said
09:14 PM Aug 31, 2008
At the Caravan show saw a product call Rock Tammer, fits over the standard Hayman Reece tow hitch for easy removal when not needed . A mate got a set i thought a little costly at around $300.00 They look OK on his Patrol .
Captain said
10:58 PM Aug 31, 2008
I'd be interested to know if anyone has actually tried these Rock Tamers. If they're OK, I was thinking of buying some. You can buy them in chrome for $399 or in black for $359. There are photos on www.rocktamers.com.au
-- Edited by Captain at 00:00, 2008-09-01
dave06 said
10:10 AM Sep 1, 2008
had a look at that website, I think they would work, they obviously bolt on to ones drawbar and the flaps hang off of the bar, anyone with a welder and a couple of truck mudflaps could build these at a 1/4 of the cost, the idea is good and sound, but the price, oh boy!!!
It was then attached to the vehicle towbar & under the A frame with 'bungy cord'. The flexible cord allows adjust when turning etc.
So, all stones hit the underside of the shade cloth and prevent hitting the van.
Hope this gives you an idea as to where to start..cheers
-- Edited by Captain at 00:00, 2008-09-01