|
|
01-10-2021, 04:13 PM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Upper Chesapeake Bay
Posts: 4,839
|
Mudflaps?
Do I need extra mudflaps for towing the fifth wheel with a dually? Never had a dually and wonder if they kick up more stones then a srw
__________________
2020 Cougar 315 RLS
2020 Ram 3500 6.7HO 4.10 Dually Aisin
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 04:20 PM
|
#2
|
Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,695
|
Never owned a dually but twice as many rear tires would equal more rocks IMO. I tried running without them with a SRW and didn't matter much with cheaper trailers, some even had metal across the fronts, but as you pay more for them you hate to see those dings in that fiberglass. I don't particularly like the flaps that are screwed to the inside of the fender well so buy longer ones that are more like what you see on the rear of a semi trailer. Those with a dually will chime in with their experiences and preferences.
__________________
Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 04:30 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Upper Chesapeake Bay
Posts: 4,839
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by sourdough
Never owned a dually but twice as many rear tires would equal more rocks IMO. I tried running without them with a SRW and didn't matter much with cheaper trailers, some even had metal across the fronts, but as you pay more for them you hate to see those dings in that fiberglass. I don't particularly like the flaps that are screwed to the inside of the fender well so buy longer ones that are more like what you see on the rear of a semi trailer. Those with a dually will chime in with their experiences and preferences.
|
Thanks and yes I don’t want to permanently mount them.
__________________
2020 Cougar 315 RLS
2020 Ram 3500 6.7HO 4.10 Dually Aisin
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 06:21 PM
|
#4
|
Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,695
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jasin1
Thanks and yes I don’t want to permanently mount them.
|
Jasin I bought some flaps (Husky I believe?) that fit on your receiver hitch. I had a custom adaptation made to put in the receiver ($40) then attach the flaps. I pull the adapter part out of the receiver and hang it on the spare tire rack when I'm "hanging out". Never wanted the little flaps screwed in the fender well.
__________________
Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 08:31 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Central FL
Posts: 1,090
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by sourdough
Jasin I bought some flaps (Husky I believe?) that fit on your receiver hitch. I had a custom adaptation made to put in the receiver ($40) then attach the flaps. I pull the adapter part out of the receiver and hang it on the spare tire rack when I'm "hanging out". Never wanted the little flaps screwed in the fender well.
|
Danny- I've been on the hunt for something like you describe. On, Off at will. I looked at Husky's website and found a set that is designed to bolt on to the frame inside wheel well but the flaps are removable leaving a round mounting pole behind until you need them again. Is this what you used and had a custom adapter made so that it's exterior behind the bumper? And again, on/off at will?
__________________
2023 Cougar HT 23MLE
2020 F250 XLT CC 6.2 4WD
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 09:09 PM
|
#6
|
Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,695
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill-2020
Danny- I've been on the hunt for something like you describe. On, Off at will. I looked at Husky's website and found a set that is designed to bolt on to the frame inside wheel well but the flaps are removable leaving a round mounting pole behind until you need them again. Is this what you used and had a custom adapter made so that it's exterior behind the bumper? And again, on/off at will?
|
Bill, I was headed to bed but did a quick search and did not find the mudflaps I have. They are similar to the ones in the link below but far nicer;
https://www.autoanything.com/mud-fla...SABEgJ3FPD_BwE
And I believe, if I recall, cost about 260 or so. Concept in the link is pretty much the same but execution and product are far nicer. Could not find a current Husky product. Rock Tamers are good too.
__________________
Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
|
|
|
01-17-2021, 08:54 AM
|
#7
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Blossburg
Posts: 39
|
I took angle iron and welded a 2” square piece to fit into my receiver then made mud flaps out of thick rubber pad bought at tractor supply. Every time I hook to 5th wheel it takes 1 minute to connect mudflats in receiver hitch
__________________
Goliath-goes 2020 keystone high country 381TH
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 04:31 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
Posts: 7,471
|
WeatherTech No Drill Mud Flaps - They seems to have bunches of different varieties custom made for specific trucks. Here is a video which compares them to Husky mud flaps... do you need them? Dunno but they are required on dual wheel trucks in Texas (like fire trucks) as we flunked safety inspections when one was missing:
__________________
wiredgeorge Mico TX
2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 04:34 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Upper Chesapeake Bay
Posts: 4,839
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by wiredgeorge
WeatherTech No Drill Mud Flaps - They seems to have bunches of different varieties custom made for specific trucks. Here is a video which compares them to Husky mud flaps... do you need them? Dunno but they are required on dual wheel trucks in Texas (like fire trucks) as we flunked safety inspections when one was missing:
|
Thanks! I didn’t consider that they may be required in some states....good to know. Will check out the video.weather tech makes quality stuff as far as I can tell
__________________
2020 Cougar 315 RLS
2020 Ram 3500 6.7HO 4.10 Dually Aisin
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 04:36 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 4,223
|
Most DRW trucks come with mud flaps, they should hang as close to the ground as possible.
__________________
Russ & Paula and Belle the Beagle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 14,000# GVWR (New TV)
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS 32’ GVWR 12,360
Visit and enjoy Oregon State Parks
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 04:50 PM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Upper Chesapeake Bay
Posts: 4,839
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rhagfo
Most DRW trucks come with mud flaps, they should hang as close to the ground as possible.
|
I’m gonna order some. The factory ones are pretty small
__________________
2020 Cougar 315 RLS
2020 Ram 3500 6.7HO 4.10 Dually Aisin
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 07:40 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 4,223
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rhagfo
Most DRW trucks come with mud flaps, they should hang as close to the ground as possible.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jasin1
I’m gonna order some. The factory ones are pretty small
|
The ones on our Laramie hang pretty low. Then again don’t drive on too many gravel roads. I thought I had a better picture, but this seems to be the only one I have.
__________________
Russ & Paula and Belle the Beagle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 14,000# GVWR (New TV)
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS 32’ GVWR 12,360
Visit and enjoy Oregon State Parks
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 08:38 PM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 4,223
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rhagfo
Most DRW trucks come with mud flaps, they should hang as close to the ground as possible.
|
Well just looked at the Window sticker and the Ram build sheet for my Ram 3500 DRW and don't see Mud Flaps listed as an individual item. The ones on the Truck are Ram logo both front and rear. Could be a dealer installed item.
__________________
Russ & Paula and Belle the Beagle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 14,000# GVWR (New TV)
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS 32’ GVWR 12,360
Visit and enjoy Oregon State Parks
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 05:58 PM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Liberty, Texas
Posts: 5,034
|
My perception...I believe DOT requires mud flaps. Dealers don't know what you're going to do with the truck so they put mud flaps on them.
But those mud flaps make great big boards for the dealers.
__________________
2018 Ram 3500 Laramie CC DRW LWB 4X4 Cummins Aisin 3.73
Reese Goosebox 20K
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Oshkosh
2008 Bigfoot 25C9.4 LB Cabover
2023 CanAm Defender SXS
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 07:46 PM
|
#15
|
Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,758
|
Check Etrailer or other RV parts places for the mud flaps that go into the 2" hitch receiver. i've several types, some solid and some that look like whisk broom fingers. That's the route I'd go.
__________________
Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 08:07 PM
|
#16
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 779
|
Maybe not exactly what you are looking for since they are permanently mounted. But our 2019 Ford dually did not come with mudflaps, nor did Ford offer any for it. I bought Gatorback dually mudflaps (big, rubber, like on semis) and love them. Not the cheapest out there, but those buggers are durable and will definitely last!
__________________
--Lynette
2019 F-350 diesel 4x4 CC LB DRW, not the mom taxi anymore...
2021 Alliance Paradigm 340RL
2016 F-350 diesel 4x4 CC LB SRW, mom taxi - sold
2014 Cougar XLite 28RDB - sold
|
|
|
01-10-2021, 09:07 PM
|
#17
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Chetwynd, BC
Posts: 378
|
Tried a set of rock tamers ( they mount to the 2 inch hitch stinger) , couldn't keep them tight enough to not rub the bumper. They are now laying behind the shed. Installed a set of kickback duallies, love them.
https://www.amazon.ca/Rock-Tamers-Mu...81853660&psc=1
https://www.triggerindustriesinc.com...Mud_Flaps.html
Not cheap, but solid.
Not sure if you can zoom into see these.
__________________
Brent W
2019 Duramax dually
2015 Fuzion 325
2008 Goldwing
|
|
|
01-11-2021, 06:03 AM
|
#18
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Waco, Tx
Posts: 5,457
|
Dually has got to have them in Texas..
__________________
2015 Ford F350 DRW 6.7 Diesel XL
2020 Avalanche 313 RS
|
|
|
01-11-2021, 06:56 AM
|
#19
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germantown, TN
Posts: 6,333
|
I used Rock Tamers for years. Some @&8$!? stole the whole set up from the storage yard so jist went with the “bolt on in the fenderwell” that have the steel support built in. But we prefer Rock Tamers.
__________________
Jim in Memphis, Wife of 51 years is Brenda
2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
|
|
|
01-11-2021, 04:35 PM
|
#20
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 2,719
|
I do know, they don't hurt anything having them added to your vehicle. I really don't know if they actually help, but definitely, they don't hurt anything. My 2014 Chevy (in my signature below) came from the factory with no flaps. I had them added on after market. My previous dualy had them also, and also had the shaggy long brush type flap that hangs across the entire back end of the truck. Even with mud flaps and that shaggy long thing hanging from the back, my travel trailer was always covered with specks of tar, but no chips.
My Montana High Country Fifth wheel, for some reason, stays clean. Oh, there is an occasional spot of tar or road grease, but nothing like the previous trailer. So, i think part of it has to do with the actual trailer and how high it sits too.
So, do they help? I don't know. But, they do not hurt anything.
__________________
2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Duramax HD 6.6 - 3500 Diesel Dully Long bed Crew Cab
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|