RV-DE-FENDER® Protect What Matters
    Patented Tire Blowout Protection

    Damage from Blowouts is Now a Choice.

    Protect your RV inside, outside, and in the wheel well. Home of the patented American-made steel tire blowout shield, with more RV protection products coming soon.

    100% Made in USA

    14-gauge steel

    Zero Welding

    Direct axle-bolt installation

    US, Canada & Mexico

    Freight quoted per order

    4.9 / 5.0 Rating by RV EnthusiastsFeatured on RV Travel & Camper Report
    Flagship Defense

    RV-DE-FENDER® System

    Patented Axle-Mounted Steel Shield

    RV-DE-FENDER Tire blowout protection steel arch
    14-GA High-Strength Steel Arch
    3 X 10-GA Backing Plate
    • Contains explosive tire debris & steel belt wires
    • Guards plumbing lines, subfloor, slide wiring
    • Works alongside G-rated tires & TPMS sensors
    Explore Wheel Well Protection
    Total RV Defense Ecosystem

    Protecting Your RV 3 Ways

    Beyond our patented flagship blowout shields, RV-DE-FENDER® now delivers total bumper-to-bumper defense: from high-velocity tire blowouts to desert sun baking and cabin wear.

    Installed RV-DE-FENDER blowout protection arch on tandem axle trailer
    Flagship Protection

    Wheel Well De-Fender (Flagship)

    The world's premier tire blowout protection system. Heavy-gauge high-strength steel containment arches that protect your RV, family, and vacation from catastrophic tire explosion damage.

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    RV exterior protection, coming soon
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    Exterior Armor

    New products to help protect your RV's exterior. Details coming soon.

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    Interior Protection

    New products to help protect your RV's interior. Details coming soon.

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    The Brutal Reality of RV Towing

    One Blowout. $5,000+ in Damage.

    Most owners trust TPMS or G-rated 14-ply tires to keep them safe. Real-world testing and insurance adjusters tell a very different story.

    Protection MethodStructural Damage ProtectionContains Tire DebrisProtects From Water & Road DebrisPrevents $5K+ Repair
    RV-DE-FENDER® Steel SystemFlagship
    YES
    YES
    YES
    YES
    TPMS Sensors Only
    NO
    NO
    NO
    Tire can delaminate at normal PSI
    Heavier 14-Ply G-Rated Tires
    NO
    NO
    NO
    More destructive kinetic force

    Turns a 6-month repair ordeal into a simple tire change.

    Don't let a 70 MPH blowout cancel your Griswold family memories.

    Blowout Speed

    70 MPH

    Debris flung at lethal velocity

    Repair Downtime

    6 Months

    In a shop, not on the road

    Avg. Repair Cost

    $5K+

    Floor, wiring, plumbing, tanks

    4.9 / 5.0 Rating • Shopper Approved Verified Reviews

    Thanks RV-DE-FENDER!

    Read how RV-DE-FENDER® turned what would have been $5,000+ vacation-ending nightmares into simple roadside tire changes.

    “Towed 3,000 miles through the Rockies — not a scratch”

    We full-time in a 38ft fifth wheel and run mountain passes all summer. After a buddy lost his whole undercarriage to a blowout we ordered the triple-axle kit. Install was clean bolt-on, no drilling, no welding. Three thousand miles later the powder coat still looks factory. This is the best insurance you can bolt to your rig.

    Dale & Pam W.

    Tennessee • Aug 03, 2025

    Tri-Axle Fifth Wheel Verified

    “American-made steel — you can feel the quality”

    The steel gauge is immediately obvious when you pick it up — heavy, clean laser cuts, perfect powder coat. The mounting plates bolted right to my axle flange with zero modification. You can tell this isn't cheap imported junk. Zack personally answered my fitment questions. Worth every penny.

    Sandra M.

    Idaho • Jul 12, 2025

    Double Axle Travel Trailer Verified

    “14-ply G-rated tire let go at 72 MPH in West Texas heat”

    Tread separated in West Texas heat. Heard the loud pop, but zero subfloor damage! The high-strength steel arch took the beating and kept the tire from wiping out my hydraulic lines and slide wiring. Worth every single penny.

    Mark T.

    Texas • May 14, 2025

    Tri-Axle Fifth Wheel Verified

    “No more white-knuckling every pothole”

    We tow a tandem axle all over the Pacific Northwest and used to dread every tire. Since bolting on RV-DE-FENDER we actually relax on long hauls. The build quality is outstanding and the powder coat held up through a full muddy season.

    Carl & Denise B.

    Oregon • Apr 27, 2025

    Double Axle Travel Trailer Verified

    “Best money I've spent on my toy hauler”

    Single-axle setup and I tow toys up north every weekend. The fitment crew double-checked my hub spacing before shipping and it bolted right up. Feels like factory equipment. Wish I'd bought it years ago.

    Frank R.

    Michigan • Apr 11, 2025

    Single Axle Toy Hauler Verified

    “Saved our entire spring break trip”

    Blowout on the interstate heading to the mountains. Pulled over, swapped the tire, and kept driving to our campsite. No damage to the slide floor, no ripped wiring. RV-DE-FENDER literally saved our family vacation.

    Tammy S.

    North Carolina • Mar 30, 2025

    Double Axle Travel Trailer Verified

    “Triple axle fifth wheel, flawless”

    Three axles means six fenders and six chances for disaster. RV-DE-FENDER built a custom triple kit for my rig. Fitment was dead-on. Towed 2,400 miles since install with zero issues. Best RV upgrade I've made.

    Robert P.

    Tennessee • Jun 05, 2025

    Tri-Axle Fifth Wheel Verified

    “Insurance against the inevitable”

    After watching Zack's blowout videos I couldn't unsee it. My single-axle camper is my home away from home. Install was straightforward and the customer service team answered every fitment question. Zero regrets.

    Lisa G.

    California • May 21, 2025

    Single Axle Camper Verified

    “Saved my fifth wheel from a G-rated blowout”

    Had a catastrophic blowout on the interstate doing 70 mph. The RV-DE-FENDER contained every shred of tread — my subfloor, plumbing, and slide wiring were untouched. Replaced the tire and kept rolling. Paid for itself in one incident.

    Mike R.

    Arizona • Sep 14, 2025

    Tri-Axle Fifth Wheel Verified

    “Towed 3,000 miles through the Rockies — not a scratch”

    We full-time in a 38ft fifth wheel and run mountain passes all summer. After a buddy lost his whole undercarriage to a blowout we ordered the triple-axle kit. Install was clean bolt-on, no drilling, no welding. Three thousand miles later the powder coat still looks factory. This is the best insurance you can bolt to your rig.

    Dale & Pam W.

    Tennessee • Aug 03, 2025

    Tri-Axle Fifth Wheel Verified

    “American-made steel — you can feel the quality”

    The steel gauge is immediately obvious when you pick it up — heavy, clean laser cuts, perfect powder coat. The mounting plates bolted right to my axle flange with zero modification. You can tell this isn't cheap imported junk. Zack personally answered my fitment questions. Worth every penny.

    Sandra M.

    Idaho • Jul 12, 2025

    Double Axle Travel Trailer Verified

    “14-ply G-rated tire let go at 72 MPH in West Texas heat”

    Tread separated in West Texas heat. Heard the loud pop, but zero subfloor damage! The high-strength steel arch took the beating and kept the tire from wiping out my hydraulic lines and slide wiring. Worth every single penny.

    Mark T.

    Texas • May 14, 2025

    Tri-Axle Fifth Wheel Verified

    “No more white-knuckling every pothole”

    We tow a tandem axle all over the Pacific Northwest and used to dread every tire. Since bolting on RV-DE-FENDER we actually relax on long hauls. The build quality is outstanding and the powder coat held up through a full muddy season.

    Carl & Denise B.

    Oregon • Apr 27, 2025

    Double Axle Travel Trailer Verified

    “Best money I've spent on my toy hauler”

    Single-axle setup and I tow toys up north every weekend. The fitment crew double-checked my hub spacing before shipping and it bolted right up. Feels like factory equipment. Wish I'd bought it years ago.

    Frank R.

    Michigan • Apr 11, 2025

    Single Axle Toy Hauler Verified

    “Saved our entire spring break trip”

    Blowout on the interstate heading to the mountains. Pulled over, swapped the tire, and kept driving to our campsite. No damage to the slide floor, no ripped wiring. RV-DE-FENDER literally saved our family vacation.

    Tammy S.

    North Carolina • Mar 30, 2025

    Double Axle Travel Trailer Verified

    “Triple axle fifth wheel, flawless”

    Three axles means six fenders and six chances for disaster. RV-DE-FENDER built a custom triple kit for my rig. Fitment was dead-on. Towed 2,400 miles since install with zero issues. Best RV upgrade I've made.

    Robert P.

    Tennessee • Jun 05, 2025

    Tri-Axle Fifth Wheel Verified

    “Insurance against the inevitable”

    After watching Zack's blowout videos I couldn't unsee it. My single-axle camper is my home away from home. Install was straightforward and the customer service team answered every fitment question. Zero regrets.

    Lisa G.

    California • May 21, 2025

    Single Axle Camper Verified

    “Saved my fifth wheel from a G-rated blowout”

    Had a catastrophic blowout on the interstate doing 70 mph. The RV-DE-FENDER contained every shred of tread — my subfloor, plumbing, and slide wiring were untouched. Replaced the tire and kept rolling. Paid for itself in one incident.

    Mike R.

    Arizona • Sep 14, 2025

    Tri-Axle Fifth Wheel Verified

    Don't Wait For The Inevitable Blowout.

    Tell us your trailer axle type and dimensions. Our team will verify fitment and send a personalized protection quote right to your inbox.