Originally Posted by
Just Plain Jeff
Front protection is a personal decision. I don't like the 'Bus Armor' plastic deal as they are a high maintenance item to look like new. Also, you have to punch holes through the front of the rig to mount them.
With a bra down here in the swamps, the problem is grit and water between the bra and paint job. So, you take it off at the top at the end of each day and wipe it clean. If you aren't running down the road, take it off, wipe it clean and store it. The problem with the bra is that if grit gets between it and the paint job, it will abrade your paint job and leave scratch marks.
Here is the front end of our 11 year old camper with 98K miles on it.