Mud Flaps - Worthwhile?

[triky]

On the Concorde Charisma 11 ,i had to fit a deterrent/flap in front of the nearside wheel ,as all water /spray etc was thrown into the headlight ,indicator assembly !! This caused water ,damp to blow the bulbs !! That stopped that ,BUT the ECU ,which shorted out , mounted on the chassis had to be relocated too ,as that was getting spray from the wheel !! A design defect when been pointed out , which has since been remedied by the factory !!

 

[Orion]

Have you also fitted rear mud flaps to your Compact SC?
I would like to fit a set to ours but I am not sure how best to fit them.

Not yet had a good look to work out the best fixing method in that area - or indeed if they would achieve much. I suspect that the generic straight rubber ones with the metal top bar seen on eBay might do the job, but I’ll wait until the levelling system is installed next week to see what space and location is available.

 

[Steve-N]

I had both front/rear genuine Fiat ones on my last Ducato PVC, but . . . on the new van I won't be buying the genuine Fiat ones as they are an extortionate £90+ (just the front ones)

Found some 'after market' ones that look almost identical but minus the 'Fiat' logo for a more reasonable £47.

I think I will also only fit the front ones this time, as the rear ones are very low to the ground and it is so easy to pull one (or both) off when reversing up ramps or a kerb

 

[JamesT@Dundee]

I've only fitted to the front on my PVC. Although it's a Fiat Ducato I used the cheaper Peugeot/Citroen version. Seems to have made a fair bit of difference to the inevitable splatter you get on the sides from muddy campsite tracks, and given that I loathe washing vehicles anything that reduces that is a good thing.

Same here. They seem to do the job - no mud across the doors now!

 

[dayo]

You may find reversing backwards up levelling ramps or up a kerb onto a pitch like they have abroad on some campsites a problem. My rear ones were pulled off and quite honestly after 4 vans and 20 years with mud flaps I haven’t noticed any difference. But of course someone will!!

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

Absolutely.

 

[Steve-N]

That's why this time I'm only going to fit the front ones, I may look at some other type for the rear so they are a bit shorter (more ground clearance)

 

[MitchandJenny]

Debating whether to fit a set of mudflaps or not.
Am not overly keen to be honest, as all the ones I have seen never seem to fit nicely. But then, think how much cr@p it will stop getting flicked up along the sills and on the front lip of the side step.
So, who’s a fan?

Do it.
Mitch

 

[Ian789]

Anyone fitted the Fiamma front mudflaps to an X290 ?

 

[Orion]

The genuine Fiat Ducato mudflaps I sourced from EBay were <£60, and when installed with a bead of mastic twixt flap and wheel arch - before using the supplied clips/clamps - have fitted really well.

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[pj650]

Anyone fitted the Fiamma front mudflaps to an X290 ?

I did. They are very good.

 

[Ian789]

I did. They are very good.

Cheers PJ

 

[Poursay]

I have a Peugeot Boxer panel van and it has a moulded plastic piece that runs around the wheel arch. Anyone fitted flaps to any thing similar?

 

[RV72 SAM 🏴]

Hi all, although a newbie for 3 months, been out a few times mainly local and not managed to pick the best weather. Anyway I noticed the lack of mudflaps on my new Adria Matrix Axess make a difference on muddy sites, and as it's only the lower part get's really dirty I just fitted Fiat front flaps yesterday !
I also modified supplied clips at top help close gap, and installed a couple self tapping retainers, then waxoyled after.
What you think, look Ok ???

 

[bobnick]

Hi all, although a newbie for 3 months, been out a few times mainly local and not managed to pick the best weather. Anyway I noticed the lack of mudflaps on my new Adria Matrix Axess make a difference on muddy sites, and as it's only the lower part get's really dirty I just fitted Fiat front flaps yesterday !
I also modified supplied clips at top help close gap, and installed a couple self tapping retainers, then waxoyled after.
What you think, look Ok ???

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That looks neat. Can i bring mine round for you to do........pretty please

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[RV72 SAM 🏴]

Bob, to be fair they only took about 15 mins a side to fit, anybody can do it. Just grab a small 10mm ratchet and a 4mm allen key for factory fitting, and a screw driver for extra self tapping retainers. Only had to drill 1 extra hole 1/8 drill bit, then treat hole and they drip into place ! No need to take wheels off, just lock the steering wheel outwards both sides

 

[Geistguy]

I fitted the Fiamma mud flaps to the front. They have made a huge difference to the amount of muck being thrown up. Wouldn’t be without them.
The van’s a coachbuilt and already had mud flaps on the back which work well.

Just looked at the Fiamma ones which seem well made. Are they easy to fit and is any drilling needed ? Thank

 

[bobnick]

Bob, to be fair they only took about 15 mins a side to fit, anybody can do it. Just grab a small 10mm ratchet and a 4mm allen key for factory fitting, and a screw driver for extra self tapping retainers. Only had to drill 1 extra hole 1/8 drill bit, then treat hole and they drip into place ! No need to take wheels off, just lock the steering wheel outwards both sides

I have put a set on the front but they don't look as neat as yours.

 

[pj650]

Just looked at the Fiamma ones which seem well made. Are they easy to fit and is any drilling needed ? Thank

I got the Fiamma ones as I had seen a set fitted to a van and thought they looked good and well made.Pleased I did as I think they look. They were very easy to fit without any drilling.
Really pleased with them.

 

[RV72 SAM 🏴]

That's because you have only fitted supplied clips in allocated spaces, take them off again takes 2 mins and apply double sided tape to the inside that contacts the inner and outer side of arch lip, but only down to where it steps inwards. Fit both supplied clips nearest the top, and the fit small flat self tapping retainers over the lips on inside lip, look at mine for ideal spots.
The tap will act as a gasket seal, which closes any small gaps after all tightened up snug !
Did you pop the white cap out 1st, if you have them, as that's where I fitted the upper self tapper, the lower needs a 1/8 hole drilling, easy enough???

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[RV72 SAM 🏴]

Drilling won't hurt as if you decide take them off, as I will if and when swap van you can plug with white grommets. Mine had grommets in from factory, presume for mudflap fitment !

 

[RV72 SAM 🏴]

Defo worth while if you want to protect the underside of your van, especially the electric step ! Also decided fit rears, although converted universal hgv, cut and trimmed to size, then added a graphic to brighten them up !

 

[RV72 SAM 🏴]

Just thought I'd show you mine I've recently fitted only £15 off Ebay, keeps a lot of mud away from waste pipe and rear end stays nice and clean

 

[enark]

fiamma ones cost £42 for the pair, free postage. Took me 20 mins to fit, including removing security and juggling the van about to get full lock….

went out last week and the side step was covered in all sorts, so immediately purchased a set, hopefully these will greatly help.

 

[PaulW2]

Seems like there are the sturdier rigid plastic ones and the flexible type. The sturdy ones include the Fiat branded ones and are many times the price of the others. What are the relative advantages? Any reason not to get the flexible type on EBay for under £ 20 for a set of 4?

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[RV72 SAM 🏴]

Well main reason was the fitment, as wanted a nice tight fit and cosmetically wanted the front to look factory and not foul my height levellers when trying to drive up.
Think it's up to the owner's affordability really, do you spend £40 or £100???
My van was brand new, so wanted it to look it's best to retain value !

 

[Orion]

Seems like there are the sturdier rigid plastic ones and the flexible type. The sturdy ones include the Fiat branded ones and are many times the price of the others. What are the relative advantages? Any reason not to get the flexible type on EBay for under £ 20 for a set of 4?

Do the cheaper ones for the front extend slightly beyond the wheel arch on a Ducato? That’s the area that produces a lot of spray/gunk that goes up the side of the cab door area. I’ve not bothered fitting any to the rear as I can’t see they would achieve much on our Adria Compact.

 

[PaulW2]

They do look neat, I agree.

I do have some tarry muck on the sill which will need G3 paste or T-Cut, so your point is well-made.

The rear ones seem a bit trickier. The rigid plastic seems more likely to be pulled off if one reverses the overhang over a curb and fewer people use them. In fact, relatively few adverts even mention them. But if one had flexible (ie the cheaper) ones they would presumably ... flex rather than break. I was inclined to have all 4, as I have a gas filler hose at the back which may benefit from all the spray protection it can get. But it's probably not that critical - it's a bit inboard from the wheel anyway.

I agree re protecting the retractable step as has been mentioned - it's often quite gritty after a drive.

 

[Dave7]

Where would you buy rear ones from for a C class without modifying something?
Seen they can stop damp in garages on some models

 

[Madcaravanner]

We have them as the rear wheels were causing the wooden floor to get soaked (Well we live in Britain)
I took a pair of Nissan X Trail rear carpet protectors (WE did try to sell them in 2016) cut them down to fit after treating the wood with protector /Hardener last year - this year the Service guy was impressed with the improvement we had

THEN in January reversing on to a pitch at Camping El Torres I ripped one of the from ones off - - -Ended up getting a set of cheap ones that cost less for 4 than one Original Fiat one


SO the answer is yes fit them

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