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Caravan Stone Guards for Front-End Protection
Protect your caravan’s front window from stones, debris, and road wear with tough stone guards. These shields are designed for off-road use and help extend the life of your window glass.
Caravan Stone Guards: The Best Protection for Your Van
Gravel, loose aggregate and red dirt are part of Australian touring. The problem is what those stones do to the front of your caravan. Impacts can chip paint, crack front windows, bruise gas bottles and mark storage boxes in a single day. A caravan stone guard is simple insurance that intercepts debris in the line between the tow vehicle and the van, so you keep glass, panels and fittings protected and spend less time repairing damage.
Why fit a stone guard
Even short stretches of gravel can flick stones that chip paint and glass. A purpose built stone guard for caravans mounts on the A frame or over the front window to stop debris before it hits sensitive parts. Quality guards are designed for constant vibration and weather changes so they keep doing the job month after month.
Types of stone guards
There are two main styles that cover most caravans. A frame mounted mesh deflectors sit ahead of the body and push rocks downward. Window stone guards sit over the front window and block direct hits while still allowing you to open and ventilate when parked. Many tourers choose both so the A frame stops underbody ricochet while the window guard protects glass and seals.
Stone guard types compared
| Type | What it protects | Strengths | Considerations | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A frame mesh deflector with side skirts | Gas bottles, regulator, front lower body, chassis paint | Wide coverage, pushes stones down and away, simple hardware | Adds width on the drawbar, confirm clearance for handbrake and chains | Regular gravel touring, long highway sections with loose aggregate |
| Front window stone guard | Front window glass, seals, frame and drip rail | Direct impact protection, keeps glass and seals safer from chips | Hinged or lift up access needed for cleaning windows | Vans with exposed front windows, coastal and inland routes |
| Combined mesh plus window guard | All of the above | Maximum protection, reduces ricochet paths back toward the car | Higher upfront cost, check total weight and mounting points | Extended outback or corrugated trips, new vans you want to keep pristine |
If you often tow on chip seal or gravel, a combined setup gives the most complete coverage for glass and lower bodywork.
Product highlight
The NCE Stoneguard uses a rigid, curved design to shed impacts away from the window area. It features a weather resistant finish, smart water management at the drip edge and quick release style hardware so you can access and clean the glass easily at camp. The shape is designed to resist vibration and hold alignment on corrugations.
Fitment checklist and coverage planning
| Checklist | Why it matters | Common pitfall | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measure A frame space and coupling clearance | Prevents fouling handbrake, chains and jockey wheel | Mounting too close to the coupling | Mock up position and cycle hitch up down and side to side |
| Confirm window guard hinge and latch reach | Allows quick cleaning and ventilation access | Hinge clashes with awning arm or light bar | Shift mount points a few millimetres and re check swing arc |
| Check wheel spray paths | Stops side ricochet into lower panels | No side skirts or gap under mesh panel | Add flexible skirts and adjust height to kiss the deflection zone |
| Protect paint edges under clamps | Prevents rub through on corrugations | Metal to paint contact on mounts | Add protective film or rubber isolators at brackets |
| Re torque after first dusty day | Vibration settles hardware | Never re checking after installation | Inspect bolts and brackets after day one then monthly |
Plan for wash down and window cleaning access. Quick release fasteners and a hinged window guard make maintenance easier on tour.
Installation and care
Dry fit the guard, mark hole positions and protect paint where brackets sit. Use stainless hardware with thread locker, tighten evenly and check again after your first corrugated section. Rinse the guard after dusty days so grit does not grind between clamps and paint. Keep mesh tensioned and replace worn skirts so deflection stays effective over time.
Australia’s trusted source for caravan stone guards
Protect glass, paint and fittings before the first chip happens. Explore the NCE Stoneguard and our touring protection range at Home & RV. For complementary interior protection on dirt roads, read the Caravan Dust Reduction Systems Guide.