is no front shield a problem
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Topic: is no front shield a problem
Posted By: 2dogseniors
Subject: is no front shield a problem
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2014 at 4:37pm
 In shopping around before settling on a R-Pod 178, I noticed that most of the trailers we looked at touted a bright metal shield at the front bottom of the vehicle. The purpose was to protect the trailer from rocks and other road debris thrown up by the two vehicle. The R-Pod has no such protection. My question: Has anyone out there had their Pod damaged by the lack of a shield? Or is the construction strong enough so a shield is not needed? ------------- 2dogSeniors 2004 Ford Expedition 2015 R-Pod 178 with risers |
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Posted By: GingerPod
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2014 at 8:23pm
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We have a aluminum diamond plate shield at the front of our Pods....it is just powder coated black. ------------- FOUND OUR NEW-RETRO TEARDROP!!! |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2014 at 8:36pm
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I think if you were towing on unpaved roads the rock guard shield would be helpful but on paved highways I don't think it would be that important. This is my own personal opinion hopefully someone with more experience could give you a better answer. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2014 at 8:28pm
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Mine doesn't have one and after 15,000 miles, no damage. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2014 at 9:53pm
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I just passed 5 years of r-pod ownership - like Doug, I don't have a shield and there's no damage to the trailer. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |