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    Posted: 13 Aug 2013 at 12:00pm
And it's an easy instal too. The factory put one on another camper while we were having body work done, took about an hour.

I like the clear bra idea.. 
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Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Aug 2013 at 10:28pm
Originally posted by Geri

I've noticed that the new R pods have a galvanized front on them. Mine is getting nicked and would love to have this protection. Can I get this for mine? I have a 171 2011.


You can buy the diamond plate front piece from Forest River.  It's a really nice look, I saw one right after if had been installed just today.
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Posts: 556 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 9:59pm
Here is a solution I used when I owned motor homes or was towing large travel trailers behind our trucks. We mounted them so they were removable when not towing.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/rock-solid-guard-for-pickup-trucks-and-suvs/42253

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Posts: 237 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 8:22pm
Great idea...thanks.
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All the ads I have seen are clear.  It is supposed to be an "invisible" film.

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Posts: 9 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 10:28pm
Good ideas.... does this stuff come in colors? I have several nicks that go clear through the paint.
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We just bought a new car that has the clear bra on it and it seems like it will work well. When I had the windows tinted the owner of the tint shop said that they can also install the clear bra on vehicles as well.

You may check with your local automotive window tint shop and see if they can add it for you if you decide to go that route.
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Posts: 556 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 1:46pm
Originally posted by techntrek

Kind of like a screen protector for RVs?  Tongue


Not at all.  This is the type film I was referring to.  It is available in a variety of sizes from different manufacturers and from various sources.

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Kind of like a screen protector for RVs?  Tongue
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