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Harry-O · 11-13-2018, 03:27 PM

Good Afternoon,

After purchasing my RV a few months ago. I just got my RV shield for the front of the RV. I called CC, and spoke to Art, about the sizes of screws that I would need to installed. He indicated to me that it use to have a packages or kit for proper installing of the right screws to it. My question is, what are the sizes that I will need and the length of the screws as well? Does anyone still have their protective plastic shield, that maybe can provide answers to this question?

Thanks In Advance
Harry-O

dons2346 · 11-13-2018, 09:46 PM

Don't know why people say they called "CC". There is no CC period, it is gone and will never return. OK, rant off.

You should call some of the old techs that started their own businesses. They know where to get parts.

Kevin Waite,
K&M MOBILE RV REPAIR, LLC,
Phone:541-998-8132 (Hm); 541-953-6162 (Cell); Email:
kvn.wt.7629@gmail.com.

Bob Vinson
RCV CUSTOM COACH SERVICE
Email:: bob@rcvcustomcoach.com;
Ph#541-870-6233.
Web:RV | Motorcoach Service | Upgrades | Repair | Custom Coach Service

rampage42 · 11-13-2018, 11:32 PM

Are you really sure you want to install that shield? Very dated looking and 3M clear bra or similar looks so much better.
Several have taken them off, they may chime in.

Harry-O · 11-14-2018, 04:37 AM

For the shield, I don't know how it would look on my coach. I need to put it on, and see how it look before I can make a conscious decision, before I can answer that questions. I know that my Uncle had indicated to me the same about putting it on. I just want to see for myself. I still need to know what size is the bolts/screw/length, that is needed to use for the shield?

**CountryFit** · 11-14-2018, 06:19 AM

I went opposite - took it off a few years ago.
The screw size - actually it's stainless steel bolts - something like 1/4"-20 thread or 5/16"-20 thread, about 1.5" long. Also bunch of clear spacers like 1" tall in cylinder shape. These are from my memory. Good luck!

deandec · 11-14-2018, 10:42 AM

I removed the shield from my rig.

1. It did save a possible fiberglass damage from a Pheasant flying in the wrong lane.

2. I have very few new road chips in the paint 7 years after the shield's removal.

3. I found it to be impossible to clean the back side of the shield because the fasteners held it too close to the fiberglass. So it was a major appearance distraction and a frustration builder.

4. I had to release 6 or more shield fasteners to open my generator slide.

5. The lower "bumper" is where road chips occur and the shield provided no protection for that area.

You will need to create or obtain some clear acrylic spacers if your shield is like my OEM shield. I believe there were 8 that were about 3" long.

They fastened to the fiberglass and facilitated wing nuts holding the shield to the spacer.

Here is a photo of the rig with the shield just removed and the spacers and brackets still attached.