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Stainless steel exhaust tips
I’ve seen where some of you have opted to add an stainless steel exhaust tip to your muffler exhaust pipe. I’d like to do the same. The one question I have is in regards to the heat generated from the new tip. On my rear bath the exhaust is behind the right rear dally. Above the existing exhaust pipe there is a heat shield to protect the fiberglass body and plastic floor of the storage bin from excess heat. My muffler guy told me that he would need to remove that heat shield above the tail pipe to install the new tip to the tail pipe. Has anyone had had any ill affects from heat caused by removing that heat shield ( i.e. discoloration or melting in the area)?
  Also, is there anyone who has made this improvement who would share pictures of their coach with the new tail pipe tip?
Thanks and be well. Dale from Downey.
Dale from Downey 27’ 2012 RB,”Casa Verde”, 2000 Jeep Wrangler. Formerly1991 RB & 1990 Jeep Wrangler.

Re: Stainless steel exhaust tips
Reply #1
"...is there anyone who has made this improvement..."

I had my muffler shop add a tip years ago and there was no issue involving removal of the heat shield. Both are there and doing well!
The tip, depending on the type, fastens to the exhaust pipe with a clamp and extends out beyond the side of the coach by a few inches. Sorry, no pictures!   ;)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!

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LD would not spend the time, labor and material installing a the shield if it wasn’t needed.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze

 
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Hi Dale;  after an unfortunate encounter with a traffic cone caused by following someone with a tow dolly on the freeway, I needed a new turndown tip (stainless) for my rig. Ordinary, sorry no pictures, the heat shield was retained, un altered. Did it myself. (hacksaw, grinder, hammer, file)
  I did replace a friend's 2001 Midbath exhaust pipe (partially) that had an encounter with a curb. Also heat shield un altered.  Did it myself.   Exhaust pipe ends
  Stainless steel.  You need to make sure which size you need. This particular tip has a partial double wall that should reduce how much heat is radiated near the fiberglass skirt.  RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB