What is the purpose of the steel plate which is attached with a u-bolt to the exhaust pipe where it comes out from under the exterior wall of the MH? I never noticed them before, but saw them on several brands on dealer lots recently.You can see it here:

Yeah, it's a Heat Shield. They turn up in various places. Catalytic Converters render the exhaust much hotter than it was in the old days. To look at the pic you posted, having one at the edge of what's essentially a Plastic Body is a great idea.Is that SunSeeker gonna be yours? Looks good. For the record, although both of our C's have been on Ford, I'd be very glad to have a Chevy platform. More cab room, better ride, better tracking, youbetcha! Now with a Six-Speed, even better!

RV manufacturer adds the shield when experience tells them some heat sensitive part of the house is too close to the tailpipe. That is a non-basement model, built 8-12 inches lower on the chassis than basement C's, thus that much closer to exhaust system.

Off roaders put them on the bottom of the exhaust so they don't set the grass on fire but yup, heat shield.

Why the steel plate on MH exhaust outlets? | Good Sam Community

12 Replies

bobm253
Explorer
Dec 07, 2013
Actually the upgraded model includes a small step for cooking while traveling down the road. You just need to be careful when the wife/husband is outside and you're rounding a curve.
Snowman9000
Explorer
Dec 06, 2013
Oh, I see. So it's for one of these:

http://www.firstplaceparts.com/hotdogger-iv-snowmobile-food-warmer.html
BobandShaz
Explorer
Dec 06, 2013
No this getting good. Will the griddle be dirt proof? Would be nice to use when moving down the road.
bobm253
Explorer
Dec 06, 2013
It's an outdoor griddle. Just run the motor for awhile and then cook your favorite meal.
Snowman9000
Explorer
Dec 06, 2013
OK, thanks, that makes sense. Thanks everyone.
j-d, that isn't my unit but I'm getting a carbon copy.
Phil, it is the main exhaust, and it is normal sized; it is not easy to see it in the photo.
pnichols
Explorer II
Dec 05, 2013
That exhaust pipe looks small in diameter(best I can tell from the photo)? Could it be your generator exhaust that has the steel plate on it?
crasster
Explorer II
Dec 05, 2013
Giving me ideas of building a hot water heater exchanger for on the road heating without propane.... I have a heat exchanger on a power washer that works off the muffler area....
Coach-man
Explorer
Dec 05, 2013
Cause it gets real hot!
Flyfisherman128
Explorer
Dec 05, 2013
Off roaders put them on the bottom of the exhaust so they don't set the grass on fire but yup, heat shield.
tatest
Explorer II
Dec 05, 2013
RV manufacturer adds the shield when experience tells them some heat sensitive part of the house is too close to the tailpipe. That is a non-basement model, built 8-12 inches lower on the chassis than basement C's, thus that much closer to exhaust system.