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Chrome Exhaust Tip

January 29, 2011, 12:09:06 pm

We lost the chrome tip off the generator exhaust during a recent trip. I purchased a replacement at FOT, but didn't have them install it while I was there. (Duh!) What is the customary method of securing the "bling" tip on the steel exhaust pipe?

I looked at a couple of other coaches, and it appeared that there was some kind of sealant at the upper end of the tip. I did not see evidence of welding, screws, or bolts, to secure the tip. I used percussive adjustment (a.k.a. applying the rubber hammer) to put the tip on. I fear that the "hammer installation" will be insufficient for the rigors of travel.

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Reply #1 – January 29, 2011, 12:18:59 pm

J.D.,
Not at the coach right now, but later today I can check on this.  I think, if you have a rivet gun, pre-drill the exhaust pipe & the new tip and apply a small rivet on the bottom side of the assembly.

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Reply #2 – January 29, 2011, 02:10:00 pm

JD,
Just got back from the coach...Sorry, but my generator does not have a chrome tip...It's just plain Jane pipe.  But, I still think a rivet will hold very well in this application.  I'm not all that fond of epoxies as removal for any reason would seem tedious to me.

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Reply #3 – January 30, 2011, 08:16:53 am

I will check mine. I have a chrome tip. It is in the garage and it is snow covered so I will look when I go out. 

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Reply #4 – January 30, 2011, 08:30:42 am

Mine is held on with a small hex-headed screw on the back side.

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Reply #5 – January 30, 2011, 10:11:21 am

Mine also has "some kind of sealant at the upper end"  and is firmly attached.  I found no evidence of it ever having been replaced in the records of the first owner, so it may still be the original - going on 9 years.

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Reply #6 – February 01, 2011, 03:28:34 pm

Mine is also attatched with a hex screw.  Makes it easy to attach and remove.  ie to remove to install clamps for a genturi exaust over the roof for tailgaiting, etc.

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