Diesel burner noise vs. Propane noise

[Neal]

@FLSteve so there is welding required? I've never welded before. I see MIG welders aren't that expensive on Amazon and something I've wanted to learn. Curious if that is required or not.

 

[FLSteve]

@FLSteve so there is welding required? I've never welded before. I see MIG welders aren't that expensive on Amazon and something I've wanted to learn. Curious if that is required or not.

@Neal … I used one of these saws to cut the pipe with a hacksaw blade in it. I know that Vickie 4369 did weld his but he is in the muffler business I think. All the other examples seemed to use clamps. I used the wrap around clamps and they are very secure. You do need to cut some slots in the muffler ends so the clamps can compress it around the exhaust tubing that slips inside. I cut four (4) about the length of the clamp width in an "X" pattern.

Please note … this was my 1st exhaust work and I am just repeating what I gleamed from others that did this MOD.

FLSteve

 

[Neal]

Thanks. Do you have a link to that saw?

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I have the Makita version of that saw and find it very handy for cutting anything from steel tubing to tree branches. Just swap out the blade and go to work on whatever you need to cut! And, it is quite friendly to arthritic old hands, too.

I'm thinking seriously of making this mod. While the Oasis exhaust is not objectionable...to me...it is louder than I would like it to be.

TJ

 

[FLSteve]

It's still not the lowest item under there. Pictures make it look worse than it really is. Mine came running straight back and then out under the wet bay but I wanted to install a sewer tube back there so moved the Oasis exhaust forward.

@Neal … I measured (at ride height) from the ground up to the bottom of the muffler and it is a tad over 10". I measured some other items under the coach like the front frame members and they look to be around 9.5" so I think I am high enough. It's also kind of behind the front drivers side wheel so that would hit anything on the road first. Just a FYI.

FLSteve

 

[FLSteve]

Thanks. Do you have a link to that saw?

@neaI … I think this is the one I have (120 Volt) but they also make a battery version.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N5FLVM8/?tag=rvf01-20

FLSteve

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

And, here's a link to the Makita 12V battery version I have. Either would be a good choice. I like the cord-free option.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019WA72N6/?tag=rvf01-20

TJ

 

[Neal]

I think this is the one I have (120 Volt) but they also make a battery version.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N5FLVM8/?tag=rvf01-20

Some things are better corded like powerful drills and things like this. Ordered, thanks!

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I guess they put those big generators in our coaches for a reason; right, @Neal? I use mine to charge batteries for cordless tools.

TJ

 

[Neal]

I guess they put those big generators in our coaches for a reason; right, @Neal? I use mine to charge batteries for cordless tools.

TJ

Sometimes the battery powered tools aren't powerful enough. When I had to drill the additional wet bay hole for sani-con this past winter none of my cordless drills worked. I had to buy this which worked great. Sometimes ya need morrrrr'power

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[TJ&LadyDi]

Well, I'll give you that when you are trying to spin a 3-1/2" hole saw through a couple inches of wet bay floor! Everything has its limits. For most projects, however, battery-powered tools are sufficient for me.

TJ

 

[Neal]

While I wanted to learn MIG welding the cost of entry is high so welding this muffler would cost in excess of $500 to weld. I wonder if I can take it somewhere to have it welded if I don't like the clamp option. For MIG welding you need shielding gas (not cheap), MIG welder, gloves, eye protection, and other various accessories.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Any decent muffler shop should be able to do the welding, @Neal. And, for well below the cost of buying a MIG welder. Mark any necessary alignments with soapstone (never chalk) and you should be good-to-go.

TJ

 

[Buly]

MIG welding is an art. Not everyone can do it right. Just pay someone to do it.

 

[Neal]

I looked under my coach for some reason while walking the dog. It appears I may in fact have a muffler???