I know several of you have taken steps to protect the floor above the tires. Here is a different approach: RV-DE-FENDER Tire Blowout Protection System for your trailer or RV
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Originally posted by JBill9694 View PostI know several of you have taken steps to protect the floor above the tires. Here is a different approach: RV-DE-FENDER Tire Blowout Protection System for your trailer or RV
Jim
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I did not see a price, but it just looks like a single axle trailer fender with a support bracket.
$40 at tractor supply and about $34 e-trailer.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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This fender mounts to the axle flange where the brake backing plate or disc caliper bracket attaches. Thus, it is going to be moving with the axle. There are a lot of tight clearances to this motion, particularly if you have hydraulic lines to disc brakes. Reinforcing the underside of the wheel well seems like a better (and much less expensive) alternative.
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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My first thought is to just replace tires every couple of years. My two year old Goodyear Endurance tires were badly cracked down in the tread grooves. This after only 2 years and 19,000 miles. But the RV sits in storage for 8 months each year. Probably not all that good for tires. I replaced them and feel good about it.
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Originally posted by FlyStar View PostMy two year old Goodyear Endurance tires were badly cracked down in the tread grooves.
Rob
Cate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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Let's not turn this into yet another tire thread. Thoughts on RV De-Fender? Worth the cost? Possible advantages/disadvantages? What about mounting a fender to the frame above the tires? Stay with sheet metal? Other thoughts?John
2018 Momentum 395M
2018 Ram 3500 Dually
Every day is a Saturday, but with no lawn to mow.
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Originally posted by FlyStar View PostMy first thought is to just replace tires every couple of years. My two year old Goodyear Endurance tires were badly cracked down in the tread grooves. This after only 2 years and 19,000 miles. But the RV sits in storage for 8 months each year. Probably not all that good for tires. I replaced them and feel good about it.
For the De-fender mounted to the axle? When it fatigues and falls off it will be an eye opener. Mounting to the frame would be ideal and they could easily be made at home. It may be worth a try to modify a fender like the one below. There is a stainless version too.
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Fen...er/HP74VR.html
JimLast edited by Guest; 01-23-2023, 07:47 AM.
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I actually purchased a pair of fenders similar to those linked in post 12 with the intent of fitting these into the wheel wells of my Reflection 5th wheel. I have seen pictures where others have accomplished this. This turned out to be very complex to avoid the slide mechanisms, floor supports and other things in the way. I ended up going with flat metal (I used 1/8” aluminum) on the most vulnerable surface above. I would be concerned that this fender attached to the axle would not clear everything else and if it got damaged would end up doing more damage to the surrounding area than a flapping tire tread could do.
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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Originally posted by Cate&Rob View PostI actually purchased a pair of fenders similar to those linked in post 12 with the intent of fitting these into the wheel wells of my Reflection 5th wheel. I have seen pictures where others have accomplished this. This turned out to be very complex to avoid the slide mechanisms, floor supports and other things in the way. I ended up going with flat metal (I used 1/8” aluminum) on the most vulnerable surface above. I would be concerned that this fender attached to the axle would not clear everything else and if it got damaged would end up doing more damage to the surrounding area than a flapping tire tread could do.
Rob
If I were to use the one piece fenders, I would section them, fit the sections and weld them back together. For those with the schwintek, this may be an easier task. With the drop sections fore and aft, this would deflect much more road debris.
A fender mounted to the axle is asking for significant issues, since fatigue could occur over time. First step for me was to replace the Westlakes since their track record is appalling. Had no issue but was not waiting for one.
Then the liner could provide additional protection even from flying gravel. Sealing to the floor to avoid trapped moisture is also critical. I'm wondering if a high impact plastic may be useful to avoid condensation and be easier to fit.
Jim
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I'm intrigued with a polycarbonate option. The material looks plenty strong and passes UL972. Could be sealed and screwed in with the supplied polycarbonate bars. The floor would prevent flex and the polycarbonate would protect from impact and abrasion.
https://www.mcmaster.com/polycarbona...eets-and-bars/
Jim
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