Dirt skirt / splash stop for a 26M?

[Redhawk 26M]

Any recommendations for a decent quality rear dirt skirt / splash stop for a 26M? I'm looking to protect the toad as much as I possibly can. Looks like one can easily be mounted to the frame, I'm wondering if any particular ones are better than the rest. Should I go w/ a solid one? All new to me, thanks for any insights / pointers.

 

[Redhawk 26M]

Still looking for ideas / solutions if anyone has been there done that... The rear bumper would be fine for mounting a skirt but that puts screws into the bumper that holds the sewer hose. I don't want to use a screen, that's just more to do. The frame rails behind the hitch would be nice, but that leaves only ~3 inches on each side to mount a 4' piece of skirt. Is that enough support? Has anyone done anything like this? All input / ideas appreciated.

 

[pauldeere]

I also would like to mount a rock guard on out 29MV. I have crawled under the back to explore the possibilities. I haven't yet but when ready I will install a 2" piece of angle iron 1/4" thick across the back, bolting it to the two frame rails. Then bolting the rock guard to the angle iron. I mounted a guard on a class "A" that I had many years ago like I described. The Class "A" has had 3 owners since me and the rock guard is still in tact....

 

[Redhawk 26M]

I also would like to mount a rock guard on out 29MV. I have crawled under the back to explore the possibilities. I haven't yet but when ready I will install a 2" piece of angle iron 1/4" thick across the back, bolting it to the two frame rails. Then bolting the rock guard to the angle iron. I mounted a guard on a class "A" that I had many years ago like I described. The Class "A" has had 3 owners since me and the rock guard is still in tact....

After being underneath, measuring and re-measuring, installing a piece of angle iron across the frame rails as you mentioned is the best I've come up with also. Was hoping there might be an easier way but that's gonna be the way to go.

 

[MagnusBjorn]

I haven't towed a ton, but our Class C sits low enough in the rear that I don't have any rock chips on the front of our toad. I guess I will have to keep an eye on it to see if I will have to add a skirt in the future.

 

[Redhawk 26M]

I haven't towed a ton, but our Class C sits low enough in the rear that I don't have any rock chips on the front of our toad. I guess I will have to keep an eye on it to see if I will have to add a skirt in the future.

Last season we used a tow dolly to pull a Camry. The little hits and chips on the low front were noticeable, but not awful. This season we've moved to flat towing and will be pulling a Jeep. Just doing some local miles while setting up and testing the new tow system the dirt on the front and hood of the Jeep was noticeable. For the ~$150 it looks like it's going to cost I'm definitely going to install a skirt to protect the Jeep. It should also help keep the rear of the RV cleaner.

 

[Ttlanders]

I have a flat piece of hard plastic that mounts on the tow bar at the toad! Nothing on motor home.

 

[Redhawk 26M]

I have a flat piece of hard plastic that mounts on the tow bar at the toad! Nothing on motor home.

I thought about and looked into a protective screen but would rather have something permanent and one less thing to deal with. A screen would likely be more effective though.

 

[Rocksride!]

There have been several articles about skirts doing more damage by bouncing up rocks. I installed a roadmaster toe defender on mine. 3 1/2 month trip out west and 30 days in Alaska, no chips. My gladiator front end and windshield survived. The only downside is the defender material gets filthy. Have to use gloves when rolling it up and out. But it definitely did its job.

 

[Redhawk 26M]

I don't want to deal w/ one of the screen things for your stated reason and it's just another thing to do. I've been schooled that skirts should be ~3"? off the ground so they themselves don't pickup and spew road debris. That's the plan anyway!