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Aqua-hot exhaust pipe broken

I've read the post on replacing  the pipe, go bigger pipe delete the muffler and do I need to
do the insulation wrap.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Aqua-hot exhaust pipe broken

Reply #1 –
I went with the 2" and wrapped it up to the bend.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Aqua-hot exhaust pipe broken

Reply #2 –
Anything you do to get the exhaust out ths side of the coach will work.  I like a 2 inch pipe with wrap that ends 2 inches beyond the side of the coach.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: Aqua-hot exhaust pipe broken

Reply #3 –
I used 2" stainless and wrapped it to protect the insulation in the basement floor from the heat. The old pipe was heavily rusted in areas under the wrap, but not as bad where it wasn't wrapped so apparently the wrap was helping retain moisture. Of course the old exhaust had lasted 15 years. 

Re: Aqua-hot exhaust pipe broken

Reply #4 –
I tried taking the elbow out but I don't want to brake anything. The elbow is in good shape
and I know I can get the nipple out. The old pipe was 11/2 exhaust tubing and if I use 13/4
tubing and If I go 2 inch exhaust tubing I will need  to put in a 11/4 to 11/2 nipple. Is that I
I should go.  I have been leaning towards stainless tubing and if I go stainless I will use a
stainless nipple.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Aqua-hot exhaust pipe broken

Reply #5 –
Peter,  cut two slots 180 degrees apart so the 2 inch tube can be clamped to the nipple.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: Aqua-hot exhaust pipe broken

Reply #6 –
Thanks Rudy so I should go with 2 inch tubing and what is the name of the wrap I should use.
The is an Industrial exhaust place here that might have the wrap. Won't know anything until
Monday.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Aqua-hot exhaust pipe broken

Reply #7 –
That was my solution too. and then a good clamp.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Aqua-hot exhaust pipe broken

Reply #8 –
Quote from: oldguy –
Thanks Rudy so I should go with 2 inch tubing and what is the name of the wrap I should use.
The is an Industrial exhaust place here that might have the wrap. Won't know anything until
Monday.
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If you get shipments from Summit or Jegs you can get the wrap there.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean
 

Re: Aqua-hot exhaust pipe broken

Reply #9 –
So hate too add my opinion , but here it is. I did replace exhaust and did go to the straight pipe 2" per Rudy. I does work perfectly, but it is noticeable louder. Doesn't  bother me in the least and DW never heard it restricted, or me either for that matter. BUT with it running I can shove the old tailpipe/muffler into the e end and it drops probably 15 DB. No I did retro the muffler in, just saying. I also think any of the muffler raps will be fine at the lower temperatures of operation. I also would recommend running short behind the drivers wheel or clear coating the rap in that area to increase life from water slinging off the tire. Just my two cents
Scott