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Plastic or Aluminum Salt Shield

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#1 ·
I need to get a salt shield for my Triton open trailer. A buddy (who has the Triton Alum salt shield) told me to a plastic one (like Caliber). He said the plastic is lighter, won't dent, and isn't affected by the elements.

The Caliber Poly Shield is about $100 more than the Triton alum one here in my area.

Any other recommendations?
 
#3 ·
I just sold my Triton Elite-16, in which I had a PJS Stormfront plastic salt shield. My brother has a Triton Elite-12 with the aluminum Triton salt shield. When comparing, I would think the forward angle of the Triton will help stop more salt and slush from hitting the sleds. The PJS Stormfront I had was removable, and held up great for 17 years, with no major issues, but if I had to do it again, I would go with the Triton aluminum. The angle will help protect the sleds better, and the slush will fall back onto the road, where as on my plastic one, it colleted on the V-nose, and after a trip the v-nose was covered with sand and rocks. The Caliber will leave a gap under the salt shield for sand and salt to collect, where as the Triton covers the front edge of the trailer, and doesn't have that gap underneath.
 
#5 ·
I have Caliber plastic fold down ramps on a 10' V nosed Triton and it works extremely well. There are air channels moulded in the front that direct air off the sides of the ramp. They fold down easily, the hardware is stainless and the slush falls right off the plastic. I had a tiny issue with one of the seams and called the company for advice on repairing it. They sent a replacement free of charge based solely on my word. I met some of the factory reps at a sled show and stopped in to thank them for their customer service. They were truely concerned that I was satisfied and treated me like family.