Protection from Rock Dings

JohnnySarjono
JohnnySarjono Member Posts: 7
in Trailer & Towing
What have people done to protect there TABs from rocks being kicked back from the tow vehicle?


2014 T@B MAX S (Little Guy)
TV: 2022 Subaru Outback
Portland, OR

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  • Jilong
    Jilong Member Posts: 87
    I was thinking of getting some mudflaps for my Highlander before my next trip.

    2018 Tab 400 × 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD
  • Marceline
    Marceline Member Posts: 1,757
    I've towed many miles and haven't had this happen. What is your tow vehicle and what kinds of roads are you traveling on?
    San Francisco Bay Area
    2013 CS-S us@gi
    2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
  • gulfarea
    gulfarea Member Posts: 524
    I have had this also happen, wish the aluminum diamond shield went up further. I was hit by a stone thrown from a car on the oncoming lane so mud flaps on my tow would not have helped at all! Wonder if anyone has replaced the diamond shield with one that goes up taller? Art
    2019 TaB 320 S Boondock Edge
  • YanniLazarus
    YanniLazarus Member Posts: 366
    I added mud flaps to my RAV4.  No more rock dents and way less mud on my 320.
    Yanni Lazarus 2020 T@B320S, 2018 RAV4 Adventure, Central CT
  • manyman297
    manyman297 Member Posts: 1,434
    I actually purchased some Suntek PPF (paint protection film) off of eBay and applied it to the left and right areas of the front of our 400 up to the top of the front window. I think this has helped avoid any more dings (I had a few which prompted me to install this). The hardest part is creating the templates. From there it's just a matter of spraying a soapy solution and putting the film on...a little tricky but not that hard. 

    I've also applied it to the front window...the only downside is the reduction in clarity in the window. Things just appear more mottled...not a huge deal but if you're sensitive to this just be aware.

    Here's my initial post about this:
    https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/16045/installed-suntek-ppf-on-400-prevent-rock-chips#latest
    2021 400 BD
    2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road 
  • SLJ
    SLJ Member Posts: 652
    I put Weathertech mudflaps on the rear of my tow vehicle. It cut way down on the mud and dirt thrown up on my T@B.
    2021 T@B 320 S Boondock
    2025 KZ Sportsmen 130RD
    2025 Ford Ranger
    The Finger Lakes of New York
  • Shadrax
    Shadrax Member Posts: 30
    We added a mylar sheet diamond plate pattern with contact adhesive to cover similar dings and protect as well.  So far has been outside for several years without any signs of wear.  Looks like the existing chrome diamond plate and meant to be there!

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