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11-29-2017, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
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Rock guard
Good morning all. I would like to purchase a Newmar rock guard that was attacked by an alligator last week on our way south. Called Newmar and they are pricey to say the least. Anys suggestions on purchasing a factory guard at an unfactory price. Thanks in advance for any input.
Regards,
David
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11-29-2017, 08:57 AM
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Junior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Euless, TX
Posts: 28
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11-29-2017, 09:08 AM
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Senior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chicagoland
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Save your money, I took this "rockguard" off,40000 miles ago , it is just creating drag. So far , No problem with the toad. Just be sure to have mudflaps behind the wheels.
Siggy
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2011 Newmar DSDP 4020 , (No DEF, 07 emission),
FTL XCR Chassis , Cummins ISL 400 HP
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11-29-2017, 09:08 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: michigan-tip of the mitt
Posts: 1,444
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Take it off and leave it off. The toad,if you have one, will stay way cleaner and rock free.
The flap creates a vacuum and rocks and grit are sucked up off the road and deposited on the toad.
I have had 3 motorhomes and 20 years with them. A few threads on here about it or google it.
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2003 Class C, 29' Gulfstream
Next stop? 
Previous rigs..2 Pickup campers,2 TT's, 3 DP MH's
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11-29-2017, 09:44 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 323
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Second the Dura Flap recommendation. Had a custom one made it came out fantastic. Very well made compared to OEM ones.
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Scott & Cindy Rafuse, Charlie & Jett (Thaaa Labs)
2018 Mountain Aire 4531, Spartan K3-500
2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x4, 2006 Jeep Rubicon LJ toads
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11-29-2017, 05:44 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moorpark, Ca.
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"bobbflas".....DuraFlap is a good choice and nice people. They also advertise on here. Here is a thought. On the Dutch Star, they use one piece of stainless steel and then cut out the word "NEWMAR". On the Ventana, they use the letters cut out from the Dutch Flaps, so no steel frame work. This will less likely cause an issue if you've ever bent the Dutch Star steel portion of the flap.
If you go with the full size Dutch Star metal portion, DuraFlap does a much nicer job of attaching the metal. Newmar uses nuts and bolts drilled through the metal and rubber. DuraFlap welds studs on the metal, so no bolts are seen. There flaps are also made of rubber, not the cheap plastic Newmar uses.
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2019 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 (Freightliner)
2019 Ford Raptor
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11-29-2017, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Prescott, Arizona
Posts: 3,564
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I don't use my Ad Flap either. No Problem with rocks. I really believe they are the problem.
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11-29-2017, 09:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 2,079
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Removed my billboard. Darn thing is really heavy.
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11-30-2017, 05:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Ft. Myers, Fl.
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Now you guys have me thinking of taking mine off. I hate the way it gets folded the wrong way when the rear of the campsite has a higher slope, and then has to "unkink" when pulling out.
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2016 Newmar DSDP 3736 Freightliner, HWH Active Air, Proteng fire suppression.
2021 Willys toad Proverbs 3: 5-6
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11-30-2017, 05:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: western NC mountains!
Posts: 4,106
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While I also salivated over having one since we first started traveling extensively with our new Palazzo back in August 2014, I'm glad I never 'invested' in one. I think that the truth is correct - they actually 'cause' more opportunities for damage than prevent it.
Having mud flaps behind the rear wheels is the real solution. Simple. Cost effective. No pride involved.
75,000 miles in 3 years with our toad, and still no 'damage' - including Canada and the dreaded 'Alaska'!
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12-01-2017, 03:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 713
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Removed mine, too. No regrets. Also makes it significantly easier rolling around on a creeper inspecting underside.
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12-01-2017, 04:08 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Lake Charles (domicile)
Posts: 1,064
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Quote:
Originally Posted by turbopilot
Removed my billboard. Darn thing is really heavy.
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Boy you were a brave soul to lean that sharp edged angle iron backed Rock Guard against the backside of a brand new and beautiful paint job. Even if for a few seconds!
ps - I'll happily buy the guard from you if you want to unload it.
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Rick & Lydia Williams
2018 Newmar Essex 4553
NKK Member 21619 / FMCA Member 465836
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12-01-2017, 05:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Ft. Myers, Fl.
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Just removed mine. I can see where it could create turbulence causing dirt and grime to lift and cover the toad. I know my Jeep is always covered with road spuz as I call it. Hoping this will alleviate some of the problem. It does look much better without the sign on the back.
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2016 Newmar DSDP 3736 Freightliner, HWH Active Air, Proteng fire suppression.
2021 Willys toad Proverbs 3: 5-6
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12-01-2017, 06:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 366
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I've had mine on and off. Find my towed pickup much cleaner with out it. Storing it in the barn in case it comes up as an issue if I sell the motorhome. I really hate manufacture advertising. I've seen motorhomes that have been custom painted without logos all over them. Looks clean. It's enough that they got my money why free advertising.
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Southwest Florida
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