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Title: Aqua Hot exhaust
Post by: Chris m lang on March 16, 2018, 02:10:20 pm
Once again crawling under coach (I think I need to put my bed under there!!!)  I saw that the Aqua hot exhaust was rusted out and
bent.  On our coach the exhaust goes forward then makes a 90 Degree turn and exits behind the front tire.
Two Questions
1.  Is there any reason I can't exit straight to the side of coach?
2.  IT has a muffler, Do I really need a muffler?
Again thanks in advance
Chris
Title: Re: Aqua Hot exhaust
Post by: DavidS on March 16, 2018, 02:15:24 pm
I wouldnt call it a muffler as it is a straight pipe.. I think it help push the exhaust down the coach when it has a angled tip.. chrome end is for looks mostly
Title: Re: Aqua Hot exhaust
Post by: Chris m lang on March 16, 2018, 02:37:00 pm
I wouldnt call it a muffler as it is a straight pipe.. I think it help push the exhaust down the coach when it has a angled tip.. chrome end is for looks mostly
Mine has what looks to be a muffler, About 8" to 10" long 4" wide and 1-1/2 " thick, that is why I called it a muffler.  It may be something else,  I'm new to all this and I appreciate all the help everyone has given . 
If I can use a straight pipe that is even  better.
Chris
Title: Re: Aqua Hot exhaust
Post by: Bob McGee on March 16, 2018, 02:46:36 pm
I had a Foretravel tech recommend getting rid of the muffler. Also going to a larger diameter pipe. The fewer the bends the better.
Title: Re: Aqua Hot exhaust
Post by: Chris m lang on March 16, 2018, 04:15:46 pm
I had a Foretravel tech recommend getting rid of the muffler. Also going to a larger diameter pipe. The fewer the bends the better.

Thanks Bob I was hoping to hear that!
Chris
Title: Re: Aqua Hot exhaust
Post by: Rudy on March 16, 2018, 04:46:20 pm
Chris,

Replace with 2 inch exhaust pipe and a clamp at the heater.  Use straght out end or polished stainless tip 2 inches beyond edge of coach.

Locate end to suit you out from under any slide.  You may need a support at the end.