Rock Guard
Video # 32
Airstream Rock Guard
Classic Rides' host, Kevin Tetz moves from the interior to the exterior restoration of the 1970 Airstream Overland Yacht Trailer he is restoring.
Kevin points out that one of the problems with this Airstream was the front glass assembly. Because the original glass was broken, it was replaced with plexiglass and sealed with silicone.
However, despite its awful looks, Kevin performed a leak test for this glass assembly and found out it was leak proof. So he only wants to work on its appearance. To help him with this problem, he calls on the "RV Doctor" himself--Gary Bunzer.
Gary suggests covering all three pieces of the entire window assembly with the rock guard that Airstream already provided for in the original vehicle. The purpose of a rock guard, Gary says, is to prevent rocks from shattering the glass of the trailer while it is being towed up or down dirt roads. And of course, it covers the front windows as well.
What Gary wants to do is move the rock guard upwards, so as to cover the entire window panel. Kevin and Gary drill the holes for the rivet installation for the rails that will hold the rock guard that they slide onto the installed rail. Kevin reminds us to, as always, seal the holes with silicone. They also use a rotary drill to remove the old brackets. They drill holes below the rock guard. Then they install two tie-down brackets so that the rock guard stays in place.
They demonstrate how the rock guard also works as a shade for when you want to hang out outside the trailer. All you have to do is unlatch the tie down brackets and pop the rock guard up, just as you would with a car hood. Now, this vintage Airstream looks very modern, and it even looks like it is wearing sunglasses!
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