Tow Shield

[TXBart]

We currently use a Guardian Tow Shield which is one more thing to prep, remove and store. Our previous coach only had wheel-wide mud flaps behind the back wheels.

Is the full flap on the back of Entegra coaches sufficient to protect our toad from road debris or should I continue to use the tow shield?

[Nowabeachbum]

I never had an issue with rock chips or debris on our 2011 Anthem in 20,000 miles except when I tried to straddle a radiator core that someone dropped in the middle of the road. In that case the core ripped the whole mud flap off and threw it into the dinghy. $4500.00 in damage to the dinghy and $600. for a new mud flap!! The shield might of helped but probably just would of destroyed it too!

[Oldkarphart]

Get yourself a storage bracket and just attach it to the back of the MH when not towing....piece of cake.

[navychaps]

Here is what I use. It is great, easy install and a snap t store in a small space.

Protect-a-Tow

[DSL417]

I have the Guardian as well. CW threw it in as part of the deal when I took my tow package. It is a pain around the campground. And I haven't noticed that it protected anything (but how could you tell).

On the other hand, if you use the pin clips at the bottom, at least for my toad, I don't mess with the thumb screws as it isn't going anywhere. So it is just a slip in, place the clips and go. A short cut, but easy peasy.

[MRUSA14]

I have a Protect-A-Tow which was great on my last coach but I can't use it on my Anthem because the location of the exhaust pipe would burn it up.

[Swenster]

I had a shop just turn the exhaust out the side and it works great. Plan to do the same on the next unit.

[DSL417]

For what it is worth, the exhaust outlet can be turn. I had mine turned about 45 degrees. Think it is just one screw on the chrome extension. The Guardian fits on the toad front end bracket.