Thread: Rear end protection

I made my own to protect the rear window.

I used clear polycarbonate sheet from a supplier of engineering plastics.

It is easy to cut with a fine tooth jig saw.

I used Velcro to fix the sheet to the back window.

Cost around $100.

My Kimberley Karavan had built in stone deflectors but I still didn't trust them as much as a plastic sheet across the whole back window.

Chris

Hi PCH,
Could you please post a picture of what this looks like and how it is fitted?

Thanks PCH

Do you find the stone deflectors on the camper get in the way when accessing the front box on camper especially when covered in mud ? Like the polly idea, I have a 4mm sheet in the shed.

connock

While not pretty or cheap this is the best stone guard available that I have found for a number of reasons including protecting both the camper and the vehicle from stones, dust, wet tar etc. Check out the U-tube links at the bottom of the Stone Stomper front page.

STONE STOMPER STONE GUARDS


cheers,
Terry

Hi Guys,

Here is a picture of the window protector fitted.

I cut it out to generally follow the line of the window.

Two long Velcro strips are fitted on the LH and RH vertical edges and a few strips on the top and bottom horizontal edges. I cut a slot in the shield to allow the rear window wiper shaft to slide though. I don't use the wiper of course.

There are strategically placed little plastic pads on the shield to prevent it rubbing on the window since it is curved. As a precaution I have 2 holes near the top edge with some nylon string tied to the shield that then fixes to the tailgate hinges just in case the shield come away from the Velcro. It never fell off yet.

Dust will collect between the window and shield but I can't see out of the rear window anyway when we go camping - too much stuff piled in the back plus the van covered up the rear view.

I sold my Kimberley Karavan so I don't need the protector anymore. If you are interested send me a PM and an offer. I can supply Velcro to stick to you rear window as well.

Chris

(PS: I got the idea from here : Rear Window Saver Page)

[QUOTE=TerryO;1505337]While not pretty or cheap this is the best stone guard available that I have found for a number of reasons including protecting both the camper and the vehicle from stones, dust, wet tar etc. Check out the U-tube links at the bottom of the Stone Stomper front page.

STONE STOMPER STONE GUARDS


cheers,
Terry[/QU OTE]

Hi TerryO

Your wright there not pretty and a pain to get in and out of the back of your car while attached ( not the one you decided on I hope after that payout , if so ,WOW they look good ) The one Im looking at is the Rock Tamers. I dont know any body with a set to quiz. I didnt end up buying them today and might end up just building a guard on the draw bar.

connock

Originally Posted by connock

Hi TerryO

Your wright there not pretty and a pain to get in and out of the back of your car while attached ( not the one you decided on I hope after that payout , if so ,WOW they look good ) The one Im looking at is the Rock Tamers. I dont know any body with a set to quiz. I didnt end up buying them today and might end up just building a guard on the draw bar.

connock

From what I have read the rock tamer types of stone guards quite often don't stop stones smashing vehicles back windows as the rocks that exit behind the tow vehicle can and do bounce off of the camper/caravan and hit the back of the tow vehicle. The Stone Stomper trapeze type of guard dramatically limits that happening.

The people I know with Stone Stompers swear by them as being the best stone guards they have ever had, so that is why I put up the link to them in the first place.

As for payouts thats no problem, each to their own, in reality I would rather have something that works and is not pretty rather then something that looks good but isn't that functional.


cheers,
Terry