Road Debris and Mud Flaps

Tabaz
Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
in Modifications & Upgrades
Was looking at this photo and noticed accumulation of snow on the outside leading edges of the TAB.  I assume this came from the rear wheels of the TV.  The horizontal accumulation appears to have been caused by snow blowing over the roof of the TV.  The TAB was snow-free at the start of this leg.  Will be installing some mud flaps on the TV rear wheels to mitigate road debris hitting the TAB.

2016 Outback 320
2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.

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  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,985
    LOL  =)   Fully understand.
    While not as bad as your T@B I picked up a bit of mess driving I-5 between Eugene OR and Seattle Feb-2019.  For now will just plan on extra time at the car wash instead of adding mud flaps.
    After Clearing Storage Spot & Parking

    '18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
    TV: '25 Canyon AT4
    Adventures:  58   Nights:  405  Towing Miles 50,180
  • N7SHG_Ham
    N7SHG_Ham Member Posts: 1,261
    It is isn't so much the dirt as the beating the tin on the front takes. I have mudflaps on my truck and still get a lot on the trailers, I think it needs to be a serious set up not some whimpy flaps.
    2019 T@B 400 Boondock Lite
  • dsfdogs
    dsfdogs Member Posts: 640
    Ray from the YouTube channel "Love your RV" just posted about some Weather Tech mud flaps he installed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFGmI9UUYxc that don't look wimpy! 
    Debbie in Oregon
    Sold 2023 Tab 400
    Sold 2018 T@B 320S

  • dlb
    dlb Member Posts: 174
    To really stop the issue you probably need to look into this type of hitch mounted guard.

    https://www.campingworld.com/ultra-guard---70quot%3B-w-x-16quot%3B-h-for-pickups-and-suvs-16426.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs9rPstXZ5gIViobACh2MCAx_EAQYBCABEgLbIvD_BwE
    2021 Tab 400 Boondock
    2020 Audi SQ5
  • boonie
    boonie Member Posts: 83
    dsfdogs said:
    Ray from the YouTube channel "Love your RV" just posted about some Weather Tech mud flaps he installed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFGmI9UUYxc that don't look wimpy! 
    i installed w.tech on my colorado, beefy and very nice. easy, firm setup :)
    2018- 400- Colorado V6-Marin MT bikes :) 
  • N7SHG_Ham
    N7SHG_Ham Member Posts: 1,261
    Those weather tech ones look like they may keep some of the junk off the truck, but guessing not so much the trailer. I have a set of these on rear of my truck and still get too much on trailer. https://duraflap.com/

    I really think you need a full width heavy duty flap or anti spray brush that basically touches the ground to be effective protection for the trailer 
    2019 T@B 400 Boondock Lite
  • rfuss928
    rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,181
    Early on I became concerned about the debris the T@B was throwing up on its sides and bottom and added mud flaps to it.  Heavy rubber 12x18 truck mudflaps fit perfect and are very effective.



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