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04-20-2017, 11:45 AM
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Brush rock/guards
Hi
We have just retired and are stsrting to RV on a regular basis. We have used this forum over the years and find it very helpful so We are now joining.
We are planning a trip with an RV caravan to Alaska.
QUESTION: How important is it that we put a Brush rock/guard on the front of our truck for this trip.
Thanks
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04-20-2017, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
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Hi !  Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
Tell us what kind of rig you have so we can give better advice!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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04-20-2017, 12:24 PM
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Glad to have you here in the forum with us.
I have never used a rock guard, and I've been on some bad roads without any dings or chips. There are many people that feel like it is important for their toads. Kind of a personal choice. If you get chips then you'll probably wish you had gotten one.
Happy Trails!!!
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04-20-2017, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mshappycampers
hi ! Welcome to irv2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!
Tell us what kind of rig you have so we can give better advice!
Good luck, happy trails, and god bless! :d |
2014 gmc 2500
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04-20-2017, 12:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gardholt
Hi
We have just retired and are stsrting to RV on a regular basis. We have used this forum over the years and find it very helpful so We are now joining.
We are planning a trip with an RV caravan to Alaska.
QUESTION: How important is it that we put a Brush rock/guard on the front of our truck for this trip.
Thanks
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Our biggest worry is not chips but our radiator.
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04-20-2017, 01:08 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gardholt
2014 gmc 2500
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Is that your toad?
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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04-20-2017, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers
Is that your toad?
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Yes, we how a 30 foot trailer with it. Don't want chips but the radiator is the main concern
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04-20-2017, 02:36 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gardholt
Yes, we how a 30 foot trailer with it. Don't want chips but the radiator is the main concern
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So you're hauling the toad on the trailer?
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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04-20-2017, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member
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Sounds like its the TV and doesnt need a toad ( vehicle being towed )
Did the alaska trip once and i would say no
Might think about big mud flaps to protect RV from rocks being flung by your truck
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04-20-2017, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers
So you're hauling the toad on the trailer?
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No it's a GMC 2500 PICK UP truck that tows the trailer. I trying to decide if its,worth the cost of putting a Brush guard on the front of the truck. [emoji3]
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04-20-2017, 04:54 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gardholt
No it's a GMC 2500 PICK UP truck that tows the trailer. I trying to decide if its,worth the cost of putting a Brush guard on the front of the truck. [emoji3]
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I don't think a brush guard would do any good. They make rock guards that fit on the front of the truck. Sorry I can't advise you on those.
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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04-20-2017, 05:06 PM
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Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers
I don't think a brush guard would do any good. They make rock guards that fit on the front of the truck. Sorry I can't advise you on those.
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That's ok I appreciate the input.
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04-20-2017, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gardholt
Our biggest worry is not chips but our radiator.
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If you are truly concerned about protecting your radiator and the rest of your truck from damage caused by hitting a Moose, Elk, Deer then I would look at replacing your stock bumper with a fully welded steel bumper, not a brush guard.
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04-20-2017, 05:49 PM
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Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mooseknuckle
If you are truly concerned about protecting your radiator and the rest of your truck form damage caused by hitting a Moose, Elk, Deer then I would look at replacing your stock bumper with a fully welded steel bumper, not a brush guard.
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Thanks we'll keep thst in mind.
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