Choosing the right Hail Protector starts with one simple question: what are you protecting? The Sentinel Series is engineered for cars and sedans, while the Guardian Series is built for the larger footprint of SUVs, trucks, and full-size vehicles. Here's everything you need to know to make the right call.
Sentinel Series: Built for Cars
The Sentinel covers vehicles up to 211 inches in length, making it the right choice for sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and compact crossovers. It comes in three size tiers:
- Sentinel Compact — vehicles under 176 inches (e.g., Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3)
- Sentinel Mid — vehicles 176 to 195 inches (e.g., Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Tesla Model 3)
- Sentinel Full — vehicles 196 to 211 inches (e.g., Dodge Charger, BMW 5 Series, Chevrolet Impala)
The Sentinel is lighter and more compact when stored, making it easy to keep in your trunk for year-round readiness.
Guardian Series: Built for Trucks and SUVs
The Guardian covers vehicles up to 272 inches in length, handling everything from mid-size SUVs to full-size pickup trucks with extended beds. Its three tiers:
- Guardian Compact — vehicles under 198 inches (e.g., Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Jeep Cherokee)
- Guardian Mid — vehicles 198 to 233 inches (e.g., Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Toyota Tundra)
- Guardian Full — vehicles 234 to 272 inches (e.g., Ford F-250, Chevrolet Suburban, RAM 3500)
The Guardian uses the same patented air-cushion technology as the Sentinel but with a larger inflation volume and wider coverage footprint to fully protect taller and wider vehicles.
Storm Silver vs. Stealth Black
Both series are available in two finishes:
- Storm Silver — the original colorway, designed for high UV reflectivity. Ideal if your vehicle is frequently parked in direct sunlight.
- Stealth Black — premium finish with a low-profile aesthetic. Same protection, more understated look.
There is no difference in hail protection performance between the two. It's purely a visual preference.
What's Included
Every Hail Protector system ships with everything you need:
- Hail Protector cover (sized to your vehicle)
- Blower assembly with 12V car adapter and AC power cord
- Wheel cinch strap system
- Storage bag for compact transport
- Access to the Hail Alert mobile app
- Setup guide and deployment instructions
Optional accessories include a battery pack for off-grid deployment and a WiFi adapter for remote activation.
How to Find Your Size
Not sure which tier fits your vehicle? Measure your vehicle's total length from bumper to bumper, or use our size finder on the product pages. If you're between sizes, go with the larger option — extra coverage is always better than a tight fit.
When in doubt, size up. Full coverage means full protection.
Ready to choose? Shop the Sentinel Series for cars or the Guardian Series for trucks and SUVs.
