Townesw Posted August 19, 2025 Posted August 19, 2025 Anyone using a Rockstar Commercial full width behind the axle tow flap with cutout for diesel exhaust? What truck do you have it on and does it work well? I’m not interested in any other brand or style. Bill 1 Bill and Martha 2018 LEII Hull 313 Original owners 3/14/2018 2019 Chevrolet 2500HD Duramax
HDRider Posted August 19, 2025 Posted August 19, 2025 (edited) I have them. I like them. Very easy to put on, and take off. Just reread. I do not have the cutout. Mine has a metal heat shield on the inside. It does soot up the lower fender. Edited August 19, 2025 by HDRider 1 Jeff & Cindy - NE Arkansas - 2023 Legacy Elite II - Twin Bed - Hull #1423 TV - 2015 Silverado 2500 Duramax 4x4
Townesw Posted August 19, 2025 Author Posted August 19, 2025 @HDRider Do you have the “Commercial” model or the (non-commercial?) model? 1 Bill and Martha 2018 LEII Hull 313 Original owners 3/14/2018 2019 Chevrolet 2500HD Duramax
HDRider Posted August 19, 2025 Posted August 19, 2025 (edited) 1 hour ago, Townesw said: @HDRider Do you have the “Commercial” model or the (non-commercial?) model? I don't really know. Mine does not have a cutout. It has the shield like on the left pic. I have a custom exhaust and the cutout did not work for me. I just went through the shop by truck option and it only gives me the commercial option. I am not sure if they called it that when I bought mine. I really do not recall. Mine looks just like the one they call commercial. https://www.agricover.com/mud-flaps/results/ Edited August 19, 2025 by HDRider 1 1 Jeff & Cindy - NE Arkansas - 2023 Legacy Elite II - Twin Bed - Hull #1423 TV - 2015 Silverado 2500 Duramax 4x4
FloraFauna Posted August 20, 2025 Posted August 20, 2025 Yes, tow vehicle description is in my signature. Very happy with the product. 3 2023 Legacy Elite II - Twin Bed - Hull #1394 TV - 2020 Silverado 2500 Duramax 4x4
Townesw Posted August 20, 2025 Author Posted August 20, 2025 @FloraFauna Thank you for the feedback. That is the exact product and application that I was looking for feedback on. 1 Bill and Martha 2018 LEII Hull 313 Original owners 3/14/2018 2019 Chevrolet 2500HD Duramax
Townesw Posted September 29, 2025 Author Posted September 29, 2025 Pulled about 1000 miles with the Rockstar Commercial Tow Flap. I’m pleased with it so far. I’ll post a better picture later. 1 1 Bill and Martha 2018 LEII Hull 313 Original owners 3/14/2018 2019 Chevrolet 2500HD Duramax
FloraFauna Posted September 29, 2025 Posted September 29, 2025 4 hours ago, Townesw said: Pulled about 1000 miles with the Rockstar Commercial Tow Flap. At first, I took mine off when I wasn't towing much but doing so and putting it back on was a hassle. I pretty much leave it on all the time now and probably have 5000 miles with it on. I have another trailer I tow, and gravel roads/driveways are a frequent encounter. So far so good. 1 2023 Legacy Elite II - Twin Bed - Hull #1394 TV - 2020 Silverado 2500 Duramax 4x4
DavePhelps Posted October 1, 2025 Posted October 1, 2025 Took me a while to get to this.... I also have the Rockstar Commercial Flaps on my rig and really like it. My old flaps clamped on to my ball mount shank and were just OK. It made removing and placing the ball mount a very cumbersome and heavy affair. These are way more convenient to put on and take off since they are separate from the ball mount and do a much better job protecting the trailer from flying debris. Perhaps because they sit further forward under the bumper. My rig is gas but the cutout is similar I'm sure. Perfect fit. I added stainless steel fender washers to the bolts that attach the crossbar to the rubber flaps to spread out the load. The torque spec in the install guide was pulling the heads too deep into the rubber for my taste. Even with the washers, I didn't get as tight as was specified. But no issues with many miles on them. You'll love them! Cheers, Dave 2 2015 Oliver Elite 1, Hull 107 2025 GMC Sierra HD 2500 AT4, 6.6 L8T (gas)
FloraFauna Posted October 2, 2025 Posted October 2, 2025 2 hours ago, DavePhelps said: stainless steel fender washers to the bolts This is a good addition. If I had to do it over again, I would add the ss washers. The heads of the bolts do embed too much. 1 2023 Legacy Elite II - Twin Bed - Hull #1394 TV - 2020 Silverado 2500 Duramax 4x4
HDRider Posted October 2, 2025 Posted October 2, 2025 11 hours ago, FloraFauna said: This is a good addition. If I had to do it over again, I would add the ss washers. The heads of the bolts do embed too much. Agree Jeff & Cindy - NE Arkansas - 2023 Legacy Elite II - Twin Bed - Hull #1423 TV - 2015 Silverado 2500 Duramax 4x4
Rivernerd Posted October 2, 2025 Posted October 2, 2025 (edited) I have the Rockstar full-width adjustable mud flaps on my 2019 Tundra tow vehicle. We are pleased with the performance, especially on gravel roads. The photo I hoped to include is not transferring properly, but we have the adjustable version, which is longer and therefore can extend closer to the road. Update: the photo is now attached. Edited October 3, 2025 by Rivernerd Add photo Hull #1291 Central Idaho 2022 Elite II Tow Vehicle: 2019 Tundra Double Cab 4x4, 5.7L with tow package
Townesw Posted October 2, 2025 Author Posted October 2, 2025 @DavePhelpsI too stopped way before the spec torque of 85 lbf-inch. I like your SS fender washer idea. Bill and Martha 2018 LEII Hull 313 Original owners 3/14/2018 2019 Chevrolet 2500HD Duramax
jd1923 Posted October 3, 2025 Posted October 3, 2025 2 hours ago, Townesw said: @DavePhelpsI too stopped way before the spec torque of 85 lbf-inch. I like your SS fender washer idea. 85 in-lb is only 7 ft-lb! I read 100 in-lb in their instructions (8.3 ft-lb). When I read in-lbs I never get out the torque wrench, because I wouldn't own one! I can push an open-ended wrench more than 7, 8 or 10 ft-lb with just two fingers. Just use a short wrench, not a long-handled ratchet, and make them snug enough to where you see the material compress slightly, you're done. 2 1 Chris & John in Prescott, AZ | 2016 EII #113 | '01 Ram 2500 Cummins!
DavePhelps Posted October 3, 2025 Posted October 3, 2025 1 hour ago, jd1923 said: I read 100 in-lb in their instructions (8.3 ft-lb) For the Commercial flaps, I read 85 inch-pounds. Even small bolts need special care in certain situations! Not that this is one of them however. I did just notice that after my recent trip before my last post, that one of my bolts had fallen out somewhere. So I emailed Rockstar about the situation of their torque spec and the rubber flaps not being able to support that kind of compression. I asked if using blue loc-tite would be a better solution. All they said was yes it would be OK. So I redid all the bolts with 5/16x1-1/2" SS fender washers and Blue loctite. With the larger washer, I was able to achieve 85 in-pounds with minimal distortion, but it's really probably not necessary with loc-tite. I just did it to see what would happen. Even with loc-tite and less torque, I think a washer is a good idea however. Dave 3 2015 Oliver Elite 1, Hull 107 2025 GMC Sierra HD 2500 AT4, 6.6 L8T (gas)
jd1923 Posted Friday at 06:41 PM Posted Friday at 06:41 PM Now that we prettied-up our Oliver, polished nicely and ceramic coated, it's time to think mud flap protection. I'm also going to add mud flaps on the Oliver soon, to keep all that dirt off the rear lowers. I contacted Rockstar since they do not list my truck, only going back to 2003 (3rd Gen) Dodge Ram trucks. They replied they could not help me expect for a hitch mounted unit which I would not at all want to deal with. I decided to make my own. The TV had rubber flaps 12" wide and 18" long. I went with 3" wider (1 1/2" on each side to fully surround the tire) and 3" longer to protect lower. I purchased a huge set of semi-truck flaps to have enough material for TV and TT and just used a box-knife to cut the material down to size. They're not rubber but some kind of poly material. I cut a curve at the top with tin snips to contour the fit, smoothed edges with a file. Perhaps this is not the best material, but I like the end result. Next job is to work flaps for the Oliver. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRHB7GH/?th=1 Chris & John in Prescott, AZ | 2016 EII #113 | '01 Ram 2500 Cummins!
John Dorrer Posted Friday at 08:59 PM Posted Friday at 08:59 PM 2 hours ago, jd1923 said: Now that we prettied-up our Oliver, polished nicely and ceramic coated, it's time to think mud flap protection. I'm also going to add mud flaps on the Oliver soon, to keep all that dirt off the rear lowers. I contacted Rockstar since they do not list my truck, only going back to 2003 (3rd Gen) Dodge Ram trucks. They replied they could not help me expect for a hitch mounted unit which I would not at all want to deal with. I decided to make my own. The TV had rubber flaps 12" wide and 18" long. I went with 3" wider (1 1/2" on each side to fully surround the tire) and 3" longer to protect lower. I purchased a huge set of semi-truck flaps to have enough material for TV and TT and just used a box-knife to cut the material down to size. They're not rubber but some kind of poly material. I cut a curve at the top with tin snips to contour the fit, smoothed edges with a file. Perhaps this is not the best material, but I like the end result. Next job is to work flaps for the Oliver. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRHB7GH/?th=1 Did you check out Rock Tamers? We have their net between the flaps to provide full coverage. 1 John & Susan Dorrer, 2013 F250, 6.2 gasser, 4x4, 2022 Legacy Elite 2, twin beds, Hull #1045, Jolli Olli -
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