I previously towed a 21' hybrid toybox with my previous SUV. In an effort to keep the front of the trailer cleaner I bought a Roadwing mud flap. It goes on the Equal-i-zer drawbar, so is easy to put on and off, a real nice feature. It does seem to help keep rocks off the front of the trailer. The mud seems to be about the same. I think mud goes over the top of the mud flap, as the rear of the SUV gets muddier with the mud flap installed.
The unexpected kicker is GAS MILEAGE! I normally get 13 mpg towing. With the mud flap installed I got about 10 mpg. I thought I made a mistake at first, who would expect that. I tried this on two separate trips, each were over 300 miles with it installed, and lots more miles than that without it.
Hope you all have better luck!
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Chuck
Wonderful Wife
Australian Shepherd
2010 Ford Expedition TV
2010 Outback 230RS Toybox, 5390# UVW, 6800# Loaded
Not yet camped in Hawaii, 2 Canada Provinces, & 2 Territories
I can't be lost because I don't care where this lovely road is going
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