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05-05-2015, 11:34 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 70
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Mud Flap
We have owned our new Georgetown for 1 month and 1 day now. It came with a full width mud flap with the name Georgetown on it, but it was not installed by the dealer.
We can’t tow yet until break-in mileage, but we’re sure that it would look nice from behind the motor home.
Asking the group if installing it permanently is a good or bad idea. It is heavy if we decide to install it only when towing. It is also full width and would be difficult to store when not in use.
We’ve seen quotes on line like: “I understand that a full length mud flap across the rear of the coach may do more harm than good.” and “I have been towing for over a year and have only the factory mud flaps. I have no marks or chips on my toad and I have been on many gravel roads.”
Again, asking others: Would you have the full width mud flap installed permanently, install it myself only while towing then take it off and store it after each toad trip, or just either toss it away or save it for a later sale of motor home?
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05-05-2015, 02:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 7,948
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I only wish when my Georgetown was build it was an option because I would love it as I pull a toad.
Many I have seen that are mounted are on a moveable chain link so they move in case you hit a curb while backing into a space.
I wouldn't consider removing it as it would be more problems than its worth.
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05-07-2015, 11:34 AM
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Kanadian Kamper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 8,129
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We've had our mudflap on almost from day one.
Not as fancy as the one you're describing....see link
Ultra Guard - 94"W x 16"H for Motorhomes - Smart Solutions 00016 - Rock Guards - Camping World
Just like Iggy said, ours hangs loose so it will fold out of the way when backing up. It's heavy enough that it stays in position for what it's purpose is when travelling down the highway. Why would you want to remove it anyway?
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2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD, nicely modified and carried by a 2017 Ford E450 Sport
Former Georgetown 330TS owner for 10 years with more mods than I can count, pushed by our 2017 GMC Terrain
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05-08-2015, 10:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bronston, KY
Posts: 734
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kenandterry
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X2 We have had the same one (Ultra Guard from CW) on our coach for 5 years and it has saved the toad's finish on several occasions. Install permanently and leave it be.
Bill
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2005 Georgetown 359ts
Bill & Virginia, Kentucky
Nights camped in 2011...78 , 2012...73,
Nights camped in 2013...123, 2014 ...101
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05-08-2015, 10:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 630
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x3 I installed mine and its permanently installed and has saved my toad. Wish I had one that said GEORGETOWN!!! If you plan on towing the I would get it installed and forget it.
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05-20-2015, 02:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 532
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Mud Flap
2013 Georgetown XL 350
Bunkhouse
2002 F250 4X4 CC
2012 Jeep Liberty
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05-20-2015, 02:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 532
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this is what I want!!
2013 Georgetown XL 350
Bunkhouse
2002 F250 4X4 CC
2012 Jeep Liberty
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05-20-2015, 02:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 1,675
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Install it yourself.
Leave it on all the time.
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2014 Berkshire 390RB-60
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05-20-2015, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 532
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Where to buy it from??
2013 Georgetown XL 350
Bunkhouse
2002 F250 4X4 CC
2012 Jeep Liberty
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05-20-2015, 02:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 1,675
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dijoeboss
Where to buy it from??
2013 Georgetown XL 350
Bunkhouse
2002 F250 4X4 CC
2012 Jeep Liberty
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Probably from Forest River.
I could not find any other online places that sell them.
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2014 Berkshire 390RB-60
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05-20-2015, 04:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Charleston SC
Posts: 585
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dijoeboss
Attachment 77539this is what I want!!
2013 Georgetown XL 350
Bunkhouse
2002 F250 4X4 CC
2012 Jeep Liberty
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Me too!
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Charleston SC
1 Boston Terrier, 1 Frenchie, Two Siamese
Gonna miss you Toby, Sage, and Izzie. RIP
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05-20-2015, 10:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 630
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Maybe they will be offered at the Rally at a discounted price, if so that would be Great!!!!
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Andrew & Donna Reyes 2012 Georgetown 378XL 2015 Ford Taurus & Our Baby Dachshund Cammie
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05-21-2015, 09:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: San Jacinto
Posts: 255
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I completely understand wanting to remove it all be it the hassle while it will move back and forth over curbing and such, that pretty Georgetown name is going to get scratched and would bother the hell out out of me.
WDK
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05-27-2015, 10:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 7,948
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ramair
Maybe they will be offered at the Rally at a discounted price, if so that would be Great!!!!
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I'm ready to buy. Let's buy in quantity and get a discount.
See you in Goshen. I will be in the Forest River Rig ramair.
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05-28-2015, 01:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 532
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I'm ready to buy. Let's buy in quantity and get a discount.
I'm game!!!!!
2013 Georgetown XL 350
Bunkhouse
2002 F250 4X4 CC
2012 Jeep Liberty
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