Exhaust pipe - dress up

[ssalaria]

All,

I have to share this mod I did to my Serenity. I was skeptic initially but every time I stepped in the coach I would look at that exhaust pipe that sticks out like a sore thumb and does not look cool...
I thought about cutting it half way so the exhaust is invisible, but then got worried the fumes could somehow get in the coach while the engine was running when parked.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002Z9N1K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This $55 mod is well worth it and I am so excited that I had to share it with you all. Below is the Amazon link.... I think it looks so much better in my opinion and took 10 minutes to install. . Bling!!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002Z9N1K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[WinnieView1]

We did the same with ours but decided to cut about 4"'s from the pipe so that the chrome tip does not protrude beyond the body. Same thing for the generator exhaust out the back.

 

[ssalaria]

I was thinking about the generator exhaust since it does stick out a bit too much. I am trying to find a chrome pipe that would fit over it. That’s next!
I was ok with the main exhaust and didn’t want to take a chance of letting the fumes mess with the paint job (if I shortened it) even though it’s clean exhaust. I have seen my old Mercedes diesel suv get that black sut even if it was using def.
regardless it looks nice!

 

[WinnieView1]

Our main chrome exhaust tip wasn't cheap but it doesn't have a rolled end and could have given the obsessive-about-maintenance owner an ugly shin gash.
Here's the one we used on our generator pipe;

https://www.amazon.com/Gibson-500415-Polished-Stainless-Exhaust/dp/B000LG3DBG

 

[bharrington1018]

Love It! I'm next!

 

[SSTraveler]

I was thinking about the generator exhaust since it does stick out a bit too much. I am trying to find a chrome pipe that would fit over it. That’s next!
I was ok with the main exhaust and didn’t want to take a chance of letting the fumes mess with the paint job (if I shortened it) even though it’s clean exhaust. I have seen my old Mercedes diesel suv get that black sut even if it was using def.
regardless it looks nice!

You may find that your new exhaust tip is sticking out to far. I did mine like yours initially until it hit a curb that I got close to. So redid it with 3" cut off the original tail pipe so the added tip doesn't stick out so far. Here is a link to the Generator exhaust chrome turn down pipe, https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gibson-Performance-500415-Polished-Stainless-Steel-Exhaust-Tip/233861573735?epid=192026194&_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item36733c6c67:g:vLQAAOSw~KpgAsD4&amdata=enc: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|cksum:233861573735aed81a7ae8714450a4f712e06762c383|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2334524&redirect=mobile.

 

[ssalaria]

Thank you....

What should be the alignment/positioning for the angled tip. Down or rear facing? I will most def need to cut the generator pipe. But I do get your point about the main exhaust. Imagining it 3" short makes sense. A good ole Dremel tool should take care of that but still not the easiest task. Curious to what did you use to cut that pipe Sandy?

 

[SSTraveler]

I used a Dewalt 18v grinder/cutting disc. A Dremel might be a little slower but should work as well. I put my generator tip facing down. I didn't cut my generator pipe.

 

[ssalaria]

BTW, exact same as above on Amazon for couple of bucks cheaper...

https://www.amazon.com/Gibson-500415-Polished-Stainless-Exhaust/dp/B000LG3DBG/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Gibson+Performance+500415+Polished+Stainless+Steel+Exhaust+Tip&qid=1616420306&s=automotive&sr=1-3

 

[ssalaria]

That looks nice. My generator pipe comes out of the side by the utility side.

BTW, now I am curious to what other mods have you performed that are CHEAP I had thought about the front bumper bottom like Airstream Atlas does it. That bottom piece is around $600 - $700 + paint + install. I figured not worth the cost... I got to invest in solar and batteries first

Any thoughts on how to keep the black plastic areas looking fresh? I am thinking good ole Armol wipes or spray. I hate the way the door hinges have already started to look little faded.

 

[SSTraveler]

303 Protectant is the best, https://www.amazon.com/30340CSR-Pro...t&qid=1616420922&sprefix=303+p,aps,225&sr=8-3. I use it on my rubber hinges as well. The UV protection is key.

 

[ssalaria]

Thank you much!

 

[Skeena]

If ever there was a tailpipe deserving of an upgrade to chrome - here it is! It was mostly due to the Dempster highway but Labrador had a say in it as well! The rocks that get kicked up from the front wheel hammer the exhaust pipe as you drive and this is the result.

 

[ssalaria]

Oh boy! That one needs a face lift dor sure. I would cut it back about 3-4 inches and dress it up! It’s a cheap upgrade.

 

[Toddw]

We did the same with ours but decided to cut about 4"'s from the pipe so that the chrome tip does not protrude beyond the body. Same thing for the generator exhaust out the back.

Not so sure I would cut pipes back as they are longer for a very good reason. So exhaust has a place to rise when at idle. If you shorten them the exhaust will now accumulate under the RV and find its way inside easier? I would pull your new chrome extensions so they are out at least 1” or more if you can. You maybe ok the way they are but I would not chance it. Just my 2 cents. No science to back my claim. Just experience a lot of machinery.

 

[WinnieView1]

Not so sure I would cut pipes back as they are longer for a very good reason. So exhaust has a place to rise when at idle. If you shorten them the exhaust will now accumulate under the RV and find its way inside easier? I would pull your new chrome extensions so they are out at least 1” or more if you can. You maybe ok the way they are but I would not chance it. Just my 2 cents. No science to back my claim. Just experience a lot of machinery.

Ours still extend safely beyond the RV body just as most all factory-finished exhaust systems are installed.