DIY Steel Travel Trailer Fenders

I added steel fenders to my R.V. Travel Trailer. This gave me peace of mind when traveling down the road. If and when a flat tire happens on the highway, hopefully the fenders will protect the trailer from the tire shrapnel that flings off a disintegrating tire. I bought the fenders at Tractor Supply and made custom mounts for them. The fenders can be removed if necessary.

[@stevenlegg9156]

Does the tire rub the fender at all with the axle travel up and down?

[@themellowmechanic]

Nope, the fenders are actually mounted up against the subfloor so they don’t take up any room for the tire.

[@kevincampbell995]

Can you share an update on how the fenders are performing/holding up?

[@themellowmechanic]

I have since sold the trailer. I installed them just before a 5,000 mile road trip. They held up beautifully. The paint on the front fenders got dinged up because of rocks getting kicked up by the truck. I never had a catastrophic blowout, so I’m not sure how the fenders would fair. The point of the fenders was to protect the floor and siding during a blowout

[@kevincampbell995]

@@themellowmechanic Awesome! Thank you for posting.

[@bobschmuck2660]

or just replace your tires at least every seven years. Don't b.uy cheap tires.