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Wrap AH muffler or not?

I am trying to decide if I should wrap our new Aqua Hot muffler with a heat shield cloth or leave it unwrapped.

The original muffler was wrapped where it ran under the fiberglass basement, but that portion also had the greatest amount of rust and corrosion on it.  The old exhaust completely rusted through just before the transition where the old wrap ended and bare tailpipe started.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Chris

Re: Wrap AH muffler or not?

Reply #1 –
Best option is to replace exaust pipe with 2 inch, no muffler.  So wrap as you wish.
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: Wrap AH muffler or not?

Reply #2 –
Based on both Foretravel tech and Aquahot tech recommendations, I used 2" stainless with no muffler. I did wrap it where it ran under the filon to protect the insulation above. The shortest run with the fewest bends is best.

Re: Wrap AH muffler or not?

Reply #3 –
Thanks for the replies.

I should clarify.  The new one is all straight tailpipe.  There is no muffler and/or spark arrestor.

Chris

Re: Wrap AH muffler or not?

Reply #4 –
Why no muffler?
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Wrap AH muffler or not?

Reply #5 –
It is not an engine, so little noise.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: Wrap AH muffler or not?

Reply #6 –
Original had a muffler
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Wrap AH muffler or not?

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
Original had a muffler
Not mine. Why would Foretravel put a muffler on a boiler? Maybe Rudy knows for sure.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: Wrap AH muffler or not?

Reply #8 –
Should have had a question mark
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Wrap AH muffler or not?

Reply #9 –
Many Foretravels with Aqua Hot came with a Webasto exhaust silencer and spark arrestor.

I do not hear an increase in exhaust noise without it.

Chris

Re: Wrap AH muffler or not?

Reply #10 –
Only Foretravel installed with a muffler.  No other brand including Prevost converters and Newell used a muffler.  Newell exhausts both Aqua Hot and generator out through the roof.
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: Wrap AH muffler or not?

Reply #11 –
I think the USFS requires a spark arrestor?
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4
 

Re: Wrap AH muffler or not?

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
I think the USFS requires a spark arrestor?
That's my thinking.. & on the gennie as well...
'02 40' U320t  4010WTFS Build 6036 1 slide
Motorcade # 17841
SKP 151920
Retired truck driver
 5 million miler
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