I thought I would post photos of this idea. It wasn't my idea, so I won't take credit. Someone on another forum discussed making a mudflap for the front of the entry step to keep road debris and the like from beating up the steps, carpet and mechanisms. Here are some photos....
P.S. I was always good at doing the projects, but lousy at getting the darn photos to work...MonacoMama thanks for the photo tutorial....
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