8-5
Do not terminate the exhaust tailpipe under the fuel
tank fill spout to prevent spilled fuel from being ig-
nited by a hot tailpipe.
CAUTION
Excessive exhaust back pressure
can cause engine damage. If tailpipe deflector is
used, make sure it is large enough to prevent
back pressure.
DEPARTURE
ANGLE
SEALED WINDOW
TAILPIPE
(RV REAR VIEW)
SKID BARS
GROUND
SHADED ZONE IS AREA
OF RECOMMENDED
TAILPIPE INSTALLATION
AXLE LOWER
CLEARANCE LINE
APPROACH
ANGLE
M1715-3s
NO OPENINGS INTO THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR, INCLUDING
ENTRY DOORS, ARE ALLOWED IN THE SHADED AREA.
6 IN.
(152.4 mm)
TAIL PIPE
FIGURE 8-3. DEPARTURE ANGLE AND RAMP ANGLE