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Rally Armor MF12-BAS-RD Mud Flaps

These mud flaps sit in the vehicle-equipment part of my purchase list. My underbody diary photographs show the underbody access and preparation work surrounding the larger conversion.

By Steven Smith · Camper Van Freedom

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Rally Armor MF12-BAS-RD Mud Flaps

The item in my kit

I bought Rally Armor MF12-BAS-RD Mud Flaps as part of my camper van equipment.

These mud flaps sit in the vehicle-equipment part of my purchase list. My underbody diary photographs show the underbody access and preparation work surrounding the larger conversion.

Where it fits my build

While fitting the heater below the passenger seat, I worked underneath the van on the intake, exhaust, fuel filter and pump mounts. The black substance visible on the undercarriage was Fluid Film Black, which I had applied across the underbody while leaving the exhaust parts uncoated.

Much of that session was spent lying on my back. I recorded how cramped the space was and how tiring it became to hold my head up and work with both hands around the mounting points.

The underside of my van during the heater pipe and mounting work.
The underside of my van during the heater pipe and mounting work.
A later view of the fuel-line and wiring route beneath the van.
A later view of the fuel-line and wiring route beneath the van.

My build notes

The diary separates the coating already present beneath the van from the heater work happening that day. The photos are useful for seeing the available working space and the location of the lines and attachments.

The available space under the van affected the pace of each mounting task.

Alternative products

Two alternatives to compare

The four-piece universal set provides flaps for a larger number of positions, while the two-piece rubber set uses a larger plain rectangular format. Shape, dimensions and mounting layout distinguish these options.

Four-Piece Universal Rubber Mud Flaps

Four-Piece Universal Rubber Mud Flaps

This pack contains four black rubber mud flaps. The universal-style panels provide a plain alternative to branded flaps.

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Two-Piece Rubber Mud Flap Set

Two-Piece Rubber Mud Flap Set

This set contains two plain rubber mud flaps with a rectangular profile. The universal-style format uses a larger panel shape than a contoured splash guard.

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Questions from my build

What is the black material under the van?

My diary identifies it as Fluid Film Black undercoating.

What was I working on in these photos?

The heater intake, exhaust, fuel-system components and their mounting arrangements.

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