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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-21-2023, 01:03 PM
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Posted By Vickie 4369
:rofl: I'm not mad at all. I find it funny...

:rofl: I'm not mad at all.

I find it funny how you are the definition/grammer police.

Also Seems you are reading a lot more in to my response, it was a simple correction to your response.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-20-2023, 11:10 AM
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Posted By Vickie 4369
The definition of Muffler is name broadly used to...

The definition of Muffler is name broadly used to define any device that quiets or restricts noise.

A muffler is any device used to deaden the sound of a drum, bell, piano, or other instrument...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-29-2023, 12:39 PM
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Posted By Vickie 4369
5/16 Metal self tapers in the Frame above the...

5/16 Metal self tapers in the Frame above the pipe, Mine had a hanger there already but was too long so I replaced it with the wire type in the picture.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-31-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Using your electric heating elements will limit...

Using your electric heating elements will limit your A/C Microwave, hair dryer, cloths dryer usage.

I prefer to leave the OASIS to heating the water,

The generator even with a Genturi is still...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-19-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Yep not worth running around chasing parts to...

Yep not worth running around chasing parts to build one.

It was listed and pictured when I created the thread.

Glad you are continuing to do small projects.

What else you thinking of.

We...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-18-2021, 07:50 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Nice job, Enjoy!

Nice job, Enjoy!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-17-2021, 08:26 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Mine has a pretty long run as seen in the Pics. ...

Mine has a pretty long run as seen in the Pics.

The biggest thing is the Echo through the pipe that amplifies the noise.

Sounded like I was at the Airport LOL.

Ted.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-04-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
That is the reason for this thread a success at...

That is the reason for this thread a success at quieting it down about 50%
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-26-2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Yes the hanger is far too long the muffler should...

Yes the hanger is far too long the muffler should sit level like the picture of mine earlier in this thread.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-25-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
:eek: I hope they did that for free. That...

:eek: I hope they did that for free.

That needs to be raised up.

Ted.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-24-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Post some pics. :thumb:

Post some pics. :thumb:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-24-2020, 05:58 AM
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Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
I feel they did it for max ground clearance,...

I feel they did it for max ground clearance, being near the tire has it's advantages.

For me I think the placement looks good in front of the tire and not out of place.

Just be sure and use the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-23-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
11 months to the day later, this was a very...

11 months to the day later, this was a very popular thread, lots of participation and discussion one of my favorites so I will bump it up for the new owners who joined the Newmar Family.

Ted.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-11-2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Good Job just make sure those clamps are good and...

Good Job just make sure those clamps are good and tight or tack weld the muffler to the pipes to prevent turning and sagging down due to how the tail pipe hanger is mounted.

Ted.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-04-2020, 02:05 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-04-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Yes I did, 4 slots 7/8 inch deep at 12,3,6,9...

Yes I did, 4 slots 7/8 inch deep at 12,3,6,9 O'clock

But I did not use U bolt clamps, because they are ugly and deform the pipe which makes future service difficult.

I used Accuseal band style...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-27-2019, 07:11 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
If you read all my posts you will see I did just...

If you read all my posts you will see I did just that.

Ted.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-26-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 171
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Posted By Vickie 4369
They are going to love you :cool:

They are going to love you :cool:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-26-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
LOL I read the response from my email and was...

LOL I read the response from my email and was going to remind you but I see you remembered.

Rustolium would be great probably better and more durable than the enamel paint spray paint I used.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-21-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Great find be we did not experience of of these...

Great find be we did not experience of of these clearance issues before or after the install.

Take note the muffler I listed in my first post is the wrong link I reposted the correct link later in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-15-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
You might be on to something Dynamat does wonders...

You might be on to something Dynamat does wonders in many different scenarios.

Ted.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-15-2019, 07:18 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
:offtopic: Can we get back on topic here...

:offtopic:

Can we get back on topic here please.:thumb:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2019, 08:02 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
We call it Monkey Meters LOL

We call it Monkey Meters LOL
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
I started my business on custom exhaust systems...

I started my business on custom exhaust systems in 1986 you will have to trust me on this one LOL.

Unlike Plumbing pipe Exhaust pipe is measured OD., and mufflers are measure ID.

The OD of a 2...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
The correct clamp size is 2 inch.

The correct clamp size is 2 inch.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
LOL, Nice job Don. I see your pipe is low...

LOL, Nice job Don.

I see your pipe is low like mine was.

I opted to put the muffler in front of the tire, so I had the room to raise the entire pipe to within 1/4 inch of the frame.

The Link...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-09-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Nice they match your awing shade strap mounts.

Nice they match your awing shade strap mounts.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-09-2019, 07:25 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Camco brand for Genturi...

Camco brand for Genturi https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PAIMXLQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-09-2019, 06:58 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
I ordered the suction cups for this one but used...

I ordered the suction cups for this one but used the stick on brackets on my last coach and were still on there 7 years later and I used it quite often.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-08-2019, 07:50 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
It isn't just for me, I consider my neighbors as...

It isn't just for me, I consider my neighbors as well, there are situations where you can't run off electric.

It was a fun, low cost, and effective project.

It also allowed me the option to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-08-2019, 07:29 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Any time you burn fuel no matter how well you...

Any time you burn fuel no matter how well you will have some odor, some people are more sensitive than others, I myself have a very low tolerance of exhaust smell having been poisoned with carbon...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-08-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Onan Generators typically are nearly silent at...

Onan Generators typically are nearly silent at the tail pipe most of the noise comes from the generator itself.

If your exhaust is loud I would be looking at the exhaust system for cracks holes,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-07-2019, 06:38 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
I imagine the noise level is similar, you can get...

I imagine the noise level is similar, you can get a free dB meter app on your phone and check yours and compare it to the gentlemen's readings above.

If you are adding Genturis then that will also...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-06-2019, 06:32 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
As I explained in a previous post, my coach is...

As I explained in a previous post, my coach is parked in my driveway about 40 feet from the house, My bedroom sits 1 floor above with no window on the driveway side.

Before the muffler It would...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-05-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
I had also mentioned that I obtained and...

I had also mentioned that I obtained and installed a intake silencer from ITR but didn't post a picture

So Here is it along with the finished product.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-05-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
I see you have a mud dauber screen on your oasis...

I see you have a mud dauber screen on your oasis air inlet.

Care to elaborate your Ideas or problems you had.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-05-2019, 06:28 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
You won't it can hold quite a bit of water before...

You won't it can hold quite a bit of water before any will come out of the tip.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-04-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
My thoughts exactly LOL.

My thoughts exactly LOL.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-04-2019, 06:16 AM
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Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
A 5 dB reduction is pretty significant, as I...

A 5 dB reduction is pretty significant, as I understand it Each dB number is multiplied 10 fold sound level on the way up.

Here is a good Article on the subject. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-30-2019, 07:49 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
In my case I do not have a 30 or 50 amp hook up...

In my case I do not have a 30 or 50 amp hook up at the house I currently am connected to a 20amp so the Diesel heating option is what I have to deal with for now.

Plus if I have to use it I don't...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-30-2019, 06:50 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Yeah that is pretty short mine is a 14 inch but I...

Yeah that is pretty short mine is a 14 inch but I cut one bushing off and welded the stainless tip on it to gain room

Yes I cut 4 slots in a North S.E.W configuration only slightly less deep as...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-30-2019, 06:13 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
What I did was shove it on the end of the pipe...

What I did was shove it on the end of the pipe with the furnace running to test the sound control difference.

It was very noticeable decrease in noise.

What is the length of the body on yours?...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-29-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
I am so sorry I just went back and looked at the...

I am so sorry I just went back and looked at the link I left you, I fat fingered the key board and gave you the wrong link

This is the exact muffler I bought.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-29-2019, 06:06 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
EXACTLY :thumb:

EXACTLY :thumb:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-28-2019, 08:34 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Not likely I will do a rally be anything is...

Not likely I will do a rally be anything is possible.

I do have a Genturi and in a case like that would install it by slipping off the tip.

Just held on with a single bolt
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-27-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Generator exhaust mod

Here is my Genny exhaust mod.

No more ugly hanger and clamp at the end.

Nice stainless Gibson turn down tip

Raised up about 2 inches from where it was.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-27-2019, 07:07 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Note I had the ITR muffler was the wrong one,...

Note I had the ITR muffler was the wrong one, Threaded, so I sent it back I can tell you first hand it is a cheap mild steel glass pack style muffler with spray paint on it Way over priced.

I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-26-2019, 07:42 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
Keep in mind the Oasis furnace will never create...

Keep in mind the Oasis furnace will never create enough air flow to find any restriction that this muffler can put on a 350 cubic inch v8 engine.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-26-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
These mufflers do not create back pressure on the...

These mufflers do not create back pressure on the Oasis system what so ever.

I see no reason why you could not run 2.

A turn down helps with noise as well.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-26-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,151
Posted By Vickie 4369
LOL, Don't forget to drill holes in the muffler...

LOL, Don't forget to drill holes in the muffler body on both ends to let water out.

Also when you look through the muffler it is directional.

The open end of the louvers is the exit.

The...
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