Will the 2" Blue Ox Adjustable Mud Flap System w/Rock Screen Work w/a Rear Exhaust Motorhome?
Updated 02/12/2026 | Published 02/08/2026
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Can these mud flaps be used with a 24 Fleetwood Frontier diesel pusher with rear exhaust? Im trying to find something to protect my TOAD and my coach does not have factory provided installation points for a traditional under the frame see Photo. I also need to know if it would interfere with the other components air line, electrical wire and safety chains that run from the coach to the TOAD.
asked by: Greg
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Expert Reply:
Hey Greg. The Blue Ox Adjustable Mud Flap System w/Rock Screen item # BLU49UR can indeed be used on motorhomes with rear exhaust so long as you install the Heat Shield for Blue Ox Mud Flaps item # BLU29UR and the exhaust pipe is at least an inch back. It's going to attach to the high/low adapter in your picture. So long as you don't have the long extended chrome tailpipe and you can keep the Heat Shield for Blue Ox Mud Flaps item # BLU29UR at least an 1" away from the exhaust tip you'll be good.
There's a pretty sizable cutout in the mesh below the 2" mounting point of the Mud Flap System w/Rock Screen item # BLU49UR you'll be able to route your airlines, electrical wires, and safety chains through.
What kind of towbar and baseplate are you using? A Rock Shield like item # RM82DQ may be a better option depending on your exhaust.
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Bill
2/12/2026
I (with some help) installed mine on a Sportscoach DP with rear exhaust. I used the mounting hole that put it as far back as possible. So far I have not noticed any issues and no charring of the flap where the exhaust is located. That gave me six to eight inches of clearance. Also the exhaust has a chrome tip which sorta directs the exhaust down towards the road which probably helps. I have been very happy with mine, after the second windshield I had to do something.
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Blue Ox Adjustable Mud Flap System w/Rock Screen - 2" Hitches - Matte Black
- Mud Flaps
- Universal Fit
- Rear Pair
- Single
- No-Drill Install
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- 24 Inch Wide
- Rubber
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Greg
2/11/2026
Hi Jerred thanks for all the info. Unfortunately my coach has the long extended chrome exhaust pipe. I’m using a Blue Ox tow bar and base plate. Perhaps I just need to go back to something more traditional under the rear of the coach.