Rock Shield Guards
joev
Posted 5/5/2011 4:21 PM (#497012)
Subject: Rock Shield Guards




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Anyone out there have any specific type of rock shield guard for there truck/boat that he or she prefers? A buddy and myself travel to LOTW northwest angle every year. The last few miles of the trip is gravel and has chipped/scratched up my boat pretty good. I see a lot of guys traveling down the same road with larger and more expensive boats than myself and would like to know which type of rock shield protecter each prefers?
VMS
Posted 5/5/2011 6:06 PM (#497028 - in reply to #497012)
Subject: Re: Rock Shield Guards





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Location: Elk River, Minnesota
Hiya,

I would recommend the brand called Towtector.

This is not the typical rubber mat style that you see so many rock guards have...it is made up of bristles which essentially do the same thing, but you can order the lenght of brushes that guarantee they are not hitting the ground, when pulling, but stay down during high speed travel. The rubber mat-style (some styles) can have a tendency to blow backward, thus you lose the capability to protect your rig from the debris.

The tow tector will essentially cut the velocity of the rock flying to an extent that it will no longer be flying up toward your trailer and boat...it essentially will fall to the ground.

The towtector goes across the entire rear of the truck, and if you so desire, you could potentially have it extend past the sides of the truck which you might find beneficial.

Take a look and see for yourself...
http://www.ruggedgear.com/index.cfm?ptype=results&Category_ID=141&m...

Steve

Edited by VMS 5/5/2011 6:07 PM
muskydg
Posted 5/5/2011 6:35 PM (#497032 - in reply to #497028)
Subject: Re: Rock Shield Guards




Posts: 66


Location: North Central, Indiana
I second that. I put on a Towtector a couple of years ago. Best thing for protecting your boat and trailer.
glog
Posted 5/5/2011 8:04 PM (#497042 - in reply to #497012)
Subject: Re: Rock Shield Guards




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not so happy with rock tamers!!