How to build an RV Rock Guard for your Tow Vehicle for less

Today, I’m going to show you how to build a rock guard for the back of your tow vehicle for way less than $100.00 using simple hand tools and a little patience. It only takes one afternoon to complete minus paint drying time. It's sturdy and keeps your vehicle from throwing rocks at whatever you're towing. In this video I use a draw bar extension because I tow a fifth wheel but this will also fit your standard draw bar (hitch) if you tow a travel trailer or any other style trailer. I hope that you enjoy this first video on my new channel!
So, grab some popcorn and a cold drink, sit back and enjoy the show!
As always, any questions or comments are welcome! You can leave comments below or contact me directly at [e-mail]
Gear
Main Camera: GoPro Hero7 Black
Editing Software: DaVinci Resolve 17
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[@kevinwethy1411]

I tried this and instead of using the adapter mentioned in the video I mounted it to my hitch bar (the thing that the ball is on) and it works well. Thanks for the tips on how to build this. I saved a bunch of money and now I feel good about not throwing rocks at my TT.

[@justcallmeboats]

Thanks for sharing and yes this can be put on any draw bar as long as you have the correct size U bolt to fit around it.

[@kevintheisen7038]

Good job

[@justcallmeboats]

Thank You!

[@Big_Mike72]

Thanks for sharing. Go Navy.

[@justcallmeboats]

Thanks for watching! Hope this helped in some fashion.

[@philipday9800]

Great Video! Can you please list the quantity and size of the hardware you used?

[@justcallmeboats]

Iloveglocks Thanks! Here’s what you’ll need to build this:
Two pieces of 1 ¼ inch angle iron, One 36 inches long and one 48 inches long.
2 - 24” x 30” rubber mud flaps. The same style that you would find on the back of a semi truck and I purchased them at my local auto parts store.
6 - 5/16 - 18 bolts, washers and lock nuts
10 - ¼ - 20 bolts, and lock nuts
10 - ¼ x 1 ¼ inch Fender Washers
1 - 5/16 inch hole punch
1 - Hammer
And to tie it all together you’ll also need
One 7/16 x 2” x 3” square U-bolt. Get a square U-bolt not a round one. This will go a long way in the stability of the finished unit.
One 2 inch receiver adapter

[@joechristenson2951]

Nice video, thanks for sharing. Did you consider a single piece of angle iron or was there a reason for two?

[@justcallmeboats]

Thank you for the comment! I did consider a single piece of angle iron but ultimately decided on this style so that I could change the width of the flaps without unbolting the entire piece of rubber. Instead, I only have to undo only the bolts that are holding the outward angles. This style works well if you have multiple trucks so that you can adjust for the different wheel tracks.

[@chrisduda1974rr]

Get galvanized hardware

[@justcallmeboats]

Thanks for the advice! Stainless steel would work just as well if you don't mind the added expense.

[@jamesglenn520]

Should have said at the beginning of the video for Fifthwheel or Gooseneck trailers only 🤔
This Absolutely will Not work for any 👅pull trailers since it goes in the receiver. Lol

[@justcallmeboats]

This should also fit your draw bar as well as the adapter that I show in the video as it should be the same size. Sorry for not including this in the video.

[@jeffvw1994]

This could be bolted to a hitch extender. I have an argosy that already had busted drivers side glass when I bought it.@@justcallmeboats