Greetings from Fort Nelson, BC May 09, 2016, 08:45:27 pm Yahoo Message Number: 160409On our way to Alaska. 1995 TK towing our 2001 C-RV.Follow along here: Travel Blog: Carla and Ted's Alaska AdventureCheers.
Re: Greetings from Fort Nelson, BC Reply #1 – May 09, 2016, 11:41:06 pm Yahoo Message Number: 160411Ted and Carla.Your Alaska venture brings many exiting moments of our 1999 trip back for Mary and me. We intend to follow you. Protect the headlights of your toad om the Alcan and the Cassiar.Aad Rommelse Fremont CA
Re: Greetings from Fort Nelson, BC Reply #2 – May 10, 2016, 08:41:46 am Yahoo Message Number: 160416We have a "Protect-A-Tow" screen between the vehicles. Thanks for reminding me though and thanks for following us. Internet is spotty and only when we can find a WiFi but we will update when possible.Cool to hear you did it in 1999. Was it in a Lazy Daze?
Re: Greetings from Fort Nelson, BC Reply #3 – May 10, 2016, 09:55:11 am Yahoo Message Number: 160419Safe journey! We have towed our Avalon on a Kar Kaddy with our '96 TK to San Francisco and back(almost) from VT. Our next long trip will involve a full front car bra ( protects to the front doors). It wasn't the stones etc that was a problem for us, rather the dust and sand storms we went through. That shouldn't be a problem for you going north! We also look forward to hearing of your travels.Art n Sandy KalleAnka 96 TK Vt
Re: Greetings from Fort Nelson, BC Reply #4 – May 10, 2016, 01:43:33 pm Yahoo Message Number: 160425Hi You Two,No, it was not with our Lazy Daze but with our 30 ft 1976 Apollo. We even were stranded in Tok for a week since we had to replace a carburator. Shortly after our return to Fremont we ordered our 2001 Lazy Daze.On our way back via the Cassiar, Stuart/Hyder was well-worth the side-trip with our toad and watch the bear attack the salmon.Aad.
Re: Greetings from Fort Nelson, BC Reply #5 – May 11, 2016, 10:53:34 am Yahoo Message Number: 160433Just came across your comments regarding getting a bra for your towed. Please check out the probablility of the bra destroying your paint job underneath the "protected" area. Sand and gravel can get underneath the bra and ruin a paint job. Just a heads up.Barry "O" Ruby Red-06MB
Re: Greetings from Fort Nelson, BC Reply #6 – May 11, 2016, 11:43:31 am Yahoo Message Number: 160435Hmm. Thanks. We experienced some paint being damaged (toyota came with the new car clear plastic chip protection bra thingy) underneath the protection covet. Also currently towing with the KarKaddy, the wind whipping the wires on the door also damaged the paint. This was during a 40 mph dust storm crossing Az. We think good detailing will fix it, but for future travel am thinking seriously about that bra. Enclosing link: Coastline RV and Off Road - RV Products I'll check with them re the grit getting in there. Really good point! We own a 2010 Toyota Avalon. Pd for. The budget does not allow for a 2nd car at this point, so towing it is our only option. We will never be able to buy a car like this againðŸ˜
Re: Greetings from Fort Nelson, BC Reply #7 – May 11, 2016, 12:21:31 pm Yahoo Message Number: 160436Barry is right. Your paint can be ruined by using a bra. You would be much better off with a full rock guard like this: Ultra Guard - 94"W x 16"H for Motorhomes - Smart Solutions 00016 - Rock...If you insist on a bra, at least take it off at the end of each day and clean and dry it underneath.Dick
Re: Greetings from Fort Nelson, BC Reply #8 – May 11, 2016, 03:53:50 pm Yahoo Message Number: 160441Doesn't fit with the KarKaddy does it?
Re: Greetings from Fort Nelson, BC Reply #9 – May 12, 2016, 06:24:03 pm While not made for a caddy, a rock shield, like the one below, could be adapted to protect your toad from SOME of the damage. No shield is perfect or complete, except for an an enclosed trailer.Amazon.com: Guardian Rockguard Shield: AutomotiveOn gravel roads, rocks, thrown by passing vehicles, is a major cause of windshield chips and shields cannot deflect many of them because of the angles rocks approach at. Covering the windshield can cause the same type damage the bras do to the paint.Many used a fabric shield, with good results, add one to the shield for the best possible coverage.Roadmaster Inc. - Tow Bars, Braking Systems & RV Accessories Consider the toad's windshield to be a wear item and it will need periodic replacement.Heck, the LD's windshield is a wear item, it has been clobbered many times. A new isn't all that expensive and having a new piece of glass can be a joy after dealing with a badly worn windshield, driving into the setting sun.If I bought a new LD or tow vehicle today, I would consider getting the front end)s) done with 3M's clear film treatment. I saw a 12 years old LD, a few weeks ago, with near perfect paint. It had been coated when new. There are two schools of protection. The first ignores the damage and doesn't go through the hassle of dealing with shields, a few dings and chips are expected. Our Jeep fall into this category, and it fits the vehicle's image.The other school goes for protection, usually driving newer or better looking vehicles. Many start out this way but quickly switch to the first school. Do yourself a favor and not tow a vehicle that you are in love with it perfect looks, heartbreaks are almost guaranteed.Larry As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.