Tailpipe fell down, rear tires ran over

[Birdhunr2]

I also recommend disconnecting or cutting off the tailpipe before the smashed section. You need to replace it anyway. Since you don't have an electric saw perhaps you can call around to find a junkyard or local scrap yard who will send someone with tools to help you get running to get down the mountain. You also don't want the exhaust blasting on your tire either. Good luck.

[Crasher]

Originally Posted by Birdhunr2

I also recommend disconnecting or cutting off the tailpipe before the smashed section. You need to replace it anyway. Since you don't have an electric saw perhaps you can call around to find a junkyard or local scrap yard who will send someone with tools to help you get running to get down the mountain. You also don't want the exhaust blasting on your tire either. Good luck.

You must not have read #37 response by the OP.

[RELHUB]

Originally Posted by FBL

Only when you take a 34' Hurricane up to 3500 feet in Pisgah NF, and tailpipe came down, got caught under rear dualies, and is crimped at very end and almost bent closed about 18" from end) toward muffler. All else seems ok.
Two hours with hack saw (to ensure exhaust )got me the slightest scratch. It is 2 miles down to 276, but still a distance to a shop.
My Roadside assistance doesn't climb mountains- I have to get to 64.
Opinions on whether, after hanging the damaged pipe at its original level, I can safely use a titanium bit with electric drill to open some holes for exhaust? I have looked everywhere for a diagram of where the fuel tank is on a 2008 F53 chassis- only wiring diagrams. The tank is 3'x2'x14"- possibly encased in plastic? Maybe with straps?

The 2 miles down is steep and hairpin turns. If clogged exhaust pipe shut down the rig, I might lose brakes, steering?

The ranger and law enforcement have been so great. You cannot overnight on Avery Creek Roadside sites, but they are letting me stay. It is gorgeous up here!

As long as the muffler was not damaged. I would just let it empty out where it ends BUT get it fixed ASAP when you are down the mountain.

The bottom of our motor home is really sealed up good and if yours is too then you will be good for a quick trip down.

This is not the first time I have read stories about this happening.
I will be looking to have our pipe changed so it exits AFTER the wheels not before them