Great video! I have a smiliar coach and Jeep tire and bumper combo. And like you I recently came to the same conclusion that my front tires are shooting stones forward and I was thinking about how I could make something like you did. I no longer have to ponder different ideas as it looks like you came up with a cost effective solution. Thank you for sharing and safe travels.
Fantastic Video. Thank you for sharing your innovative rock guard. Keeping things nice can be a challenge for sure. Your ideas make it easier for the rest of us! Thank you Mike!
Mike that is absolutely a fantastic setup. I wish I would have installed these before we went to Alaska. Now my work is going to begin. I can’t say thank you enough. Excellent, Excellent , Excellent.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😄😄
I noticed the rocks on the top of the fenders when I still flat towed my white Jeep. Now flat towing my daughters Jeep. Going to add these. Problem solved. Thanks Mike !!!!
As a wise man I listen to anyone who adds value. You understand exactly what you are talking about and I 100% agree. P.S. I'm a master electrician and master technician among serveral other titles... You know your shit. Hope to run into you on the trail. Maybe EJS.
Thank you very much for the kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to watch. We don't go to EJS but look forward to bumping into you on the road in our travels, wherever they may be. Mike
Hi Mike Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on protecting both the coach and the toad from rock damage while towing. I have been playing with the concepts for a while as I am towing a 2023 Grand Cherokee L and don't want to damage the paint. It's always so rewarding to see your approach to problem solving and the craftsmanship that you use when creating your fixes. Your videos over the years have been very much appreciated, no matter what the subject. Carl Bullock Newtown, PA
I have the same problem. I tow jeep with truck camper dually truck. After watching video I built guards identical to yours. First trip no changes to rock chips (front of new flaps peppered with rocks). Now I’m thinking it’s my Rock Tamers and I put “stiff flaps” on instead of the ones that came with it. They are probably only an inch off ground when loaded. Thoughts?
I've hauled our Jeep in our 26' enclosed trailer for quite a few years as well during trips where we took the Harley but flat towing is so much more convenient, especially when hopping, skipping and jumping with only a night or two at each location. Unhooked and hooked back up in a matter of minutes. Plus finding campsites that will accommodate a 72+ foot rig was getting less favorable when traveling and I hated disconnecting the trailer once arriving at a campground. As for wear and tear, it's no different than driving the Jeep so that's a non-issue to be honest. People crack me up when they say how much cheaper hauling the Jeep on a trailer is because you can buy a lot of Jeep tires for the price of a trailer but you still have wear and tear on a trailer. I've done it both ways over the last 30+ years and there's always a trade off. I appreciate your watching. Mike
I have the same problem. I tow jeep with truck camper dually truck. After watching video I built guards identical to yours. First trip no changes to rock chips (front of new flaps peppered with rocks). Now I’m thinking it’s my Rock Tamers and I put “stiff flaps” on instead of the ones that came with it. They are probably only an inch off ground when loaded. Thoughts?
I've found the further back from the tires for the tow rig the further the flaps need to be off the ground. An inch doesn't sound like enough. In our non-tag coach the rear full-width rock guard was about 6 inches off the ground and was about 4' behind the drive tires. It worked perfectly and didn't come in contact with the ground, even when going over road undulations and the coach porpoising slightly. With our tag axle coach the full-width rock guard is set at 4" off the ground and it doesn't contact the road. I would try raising the flaps off the ground to around 4 inches and try that. Your flaps may be making contact and stirring up debris.
Thank you. I think I’ll completely remove tamers for return trip to experiment. After two trips now and front of jeep destroyed as well as windshield I have nothing to lose. Love your video on this
Great video! I have a smiliar coach and Jeep tire and bumper combo. And like you I recently came to the same conclusion that my front tires are shooting stones forward and I was thinking about how I could make something like you did. I no longer have to ponder different ideas as it looks like you came up with a cost effective solution. Thank you for sharing and safe travels.
Happy to help. Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to watch.
Mike
Fantastic Video. Thank you for sharing your innovative rock guard. Keeping things nice can be a challenge for sure. Your ideas make it easier for the rest of us! Thank you Mike!
Happy to help. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
Mine
Mike that is absolutely a fantastic setup. I wish I would have installed these before we went to Alaska. Now my work is going to begin. I can’t say thank you enough. Excellent, Excellent , Excellent.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😄😄
You're very welcome David. Glad the video was helpful.
Mike
I noticed the rocks on the top of the fenders when I still flat towed my white Jeep. Now flat towing my daughters Jeep. Going to add these. Problem solved. Thanks Mike !!!!
Glad it was helpful AJ. Thanks for watching.
Mine
Great detective work and an inventive solution that works!
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Mike
As a wise man I listen to anyone who adds value. You understand exactly what you are talking about and I 100% agree. P.S. I'm a master electrician and master technician among serveral other titles... You know your shit. Hope to run into you on the trail. Maybe EJS.
Thank you very much for the kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to watch. We don't go to EJS but look forward to bumping into you on the road in our travels, wherever they may be.
Mike
Hi Mike
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on protecting both the coach and the toad from rock damage while towing. I have been playing with the concepts for a while as I am towing a 2023 Grand Cherokee L and don't want to damage the paint. It's always so rewarding to see your approach to problem solving and the craftsmanship that you use when creating your fixes.
Your videos over the years have been very much appreciated, no matter what the subject.
Carl Bullock
Newtown, PA
Thank you Carl. I bet much appreciated your continued support and comments. Glad the video was helpful.
Mike
Nice job!😊
Thank you and thanks for taking the time to watch.
Mike
I have the same problem. I tow jeep with truck camper dually truck. After watching video I built guards identical to yours. First trip no changes to rock chips (front of new flaps peppered with rocks). Now I’m thinking it’s my Rock Tamers and I put “stiff flaps” on instead of the ones that came with it. They are probably only an inch off ground when loaded. Thoughts?
Great video as always!!! Any thoughts of putting the jeep on a car trailer for less wear and tear on it?
I've hauled our Jeep in our 26' enclosed trailer for quite a few years as well during trips where we took the Harley but flat towing is so much more convenient, especially when hopping, skipping and jumping with only a night or two at each location. Unhooked and hooked back up in a matter of minutes. Plus finding campsites that will accommodate a 72+ foot rig was getting less favorable when traveling and I hated disconnecting the trailer once arriving at a campground.
As for wear and tear, it's no different than driving the Jeep so that's a non-issue to be honest. People crack me up when they say how much cheaper hauling the Jeep on a trailer is because you can buy a lot of Jeep tires for the price of a trailer but you still have wear and tear on a trailer. I've done it both ways over the last 30+ years and there's always a trade off.
I appreciate your watching.
Mike
I have the same problem. I tow jeep with truck camper dually truck. After watching video I built guards identical to yours. First trip no changes to rock chips (front of new flaps peppered with rocks). Now I’m thinking it’s my Rock Tamers and I put “stiff flaps” on instead of the ones that came with it. They are probably only an inch off ground when loaded. Thoughts?
I've found the further back from the tires for the tow rig the further the flaps need to be off the ground. An inch doesn't sound like enough. In our non-tag coach the rear full-width rock guard was about 6 inches off the ground and was about 4' behind the drive tires. It worked perfectly and didn't come in contact with the ground, even when going over road undulations and the coach porpoising slightly. With our tag axle coach the full-width rock guard is set at 4" off the ground and it doesn't contact the road. I would try raising the flaps off the ground to around 4 inches and try that. Your flaps may be making contact and stirring up debris.
Thank you. I think I’ll completely remove tamers for return trip to experiment. After two trips now and front of jeep destroyed as well as windshield I have nothing to lose. Love your video on this
@@zmotorsports62 I did remove tamers and actually ended up in another chip seal for 5 miles. I stopped and checked, no rocks 🤷♂️.