Camco Black 44461 Gen-Turi Generator Exhaust System
- Improves the Quality Air in and around your RV: Diverts exhaust away from the ground and above the roofline, so carbon monoxide won't be inhaled
- Reduces Noise: From the generator
- Compatibility: Designed for use on most exhaust systems
- Easy to Install and Disconnect: Does not have any moving parts and doesn’t require a power hookup
- Size: Gen-Turi has an overall length of 120". 18" extensions are available (Camco# 44872) for taller RVs. Lightweight: Weighs only 9 lb.
Wink Bennett
I will likely attach the permanent mounts now that I am more comfortable with their positions
The Camco Gen-Turi is an absolute must have for your RV generator if camping at festivals or tailgating where you are closely parked. In fact many festivals are now requiring you to have a generator exhaust pipe. Installation is an absolute breeze. All you need is a wrench or pliers to tighten the included exhaust adapter couplings to your existing generator exhaust. Three of these adapter couplers are included to allow usage with just about any generator. The adapter coupler remains permanently attached and has a hole for connecting the first riser pipe. A metal clip is used to attach the curved metal pipe from the bottom Gen-Turi riser to your generator. Then two additional pipes are stacked above to to the exhaust above your roof line. The second pipe has an attached rubber bungee-type cord to stabilize the entire series of riser pipes. Older reviews and articles I found before purchasing this referred to suction cups. I don't know if they decided to not included these currently, but my package only had the more permanent clips with double sided tape and screws. Since I wasn't ready to make screw holes in the body right now, I did get suction cups from a local store, which I am using for stabilizing the unit. I will likely attach the permanent mounts now that I am more comfortable with their positions, but for those that don't want to put screw holes in their exterior, the suction cups have been working great on the smooth fiberglass surface. Except for the lower curved pipe that attaches directly to the generator, the rest of the riser pipes are made of a thin wall plastic. There is no concern about melting. That is because of the venturi effect that is used in the design of the unit. Where the lower plastic pipe attaches to the metal pipe, there is an open air gap which allows cooler air to be drawn in with the rising exhaust vapors. This helps to keep the pipes cooler, and helps to dilute the carbon monoxide and other fumes in the exhaust by mixing it with fresh air. The entire system comes packaged in a nylon bag which makes for easy storage in one of our lower compartments. I've read comments on forums about people being concerned about carbon monoxide entering their camper particularly through running air conditioners. This is not a concern. First, even with mixing fresh air into the exhaust through the 'venturi', the exhaust that is rising through the pipe is still warmer than the ambient air temperature, and will continue to rise and disperse. Secondly, air conditioning systems recirculate the inside air and are not drawing in outside air while running. I have used this with our roof vents open, and will say that there is no noticeable exhaust entering the camper. If the generator was running with the door open, before purchasing this unit, the CO2 alarm would go off. No more problems with that now that we have the Gen-Turi. Before purchasing this unit, I did a fair amount of forum reading. I did see many homebrew versions of this. In the end I figured the amount I could save was small enough to not warrant me having to build this when it was commercially available and delivered to my door. Between the cost of gas running to the local home improvement store to accumulate all the parts, and the time to try and build it... there was insufficient savings to not buy the real thing. I can't imagine anybody running their RV generator without having a Gen-Turi. Be good to yourself. Be good to your neighbors. Move the exhaust up, up, and away.
Ruel Parala
LOVE THIS!
bought a new-to-me older dp coach - with diesel generator - this summer and parked it in my driveway. fired up the gen and within a few minutes received a txt from my neighbor that even with their doors shut and air conditioner on my gen diesel exhaust was infiltrating their house. ack! immediately shut down the gen and reviewed what i'd previously read about the genturi, then ordered the unit + the extension (tall coach) and suction cups. genturi + extra parts arrived promptly (as expected), assembled / installed in ~10 minutes and fired the gen up ... seems a bit quieter inside the coach and the exhaust is vented up and away from our driveway and the neighbor's house. it's a great product and using it is a no-brainer ... storage is made simple and easy-peasy with the (included) storage bag.
Angelica Nordgaard
Works great. If one reads the reviews one will find ...
Works great. If one reads the reviews one will find that the mounting tape is not highly regarded. I will second those opinions. Save yourself time and use the rivets to mount the support brackets from the beginning. This will save one from watching the brackets pull away from the RV after hours of generator use when one is far from home with no way to remedy the situation.
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Could save your life!
I do not know why RV manufacturers do not consider the generator exhaust fumes when they design them. In my Class A gas coach the generator exhaust vents in the rear of the coach. MY bedroom window and Basement A.C. are within 5 feet of the exhaust. I took readings on my CO2 detector and when the generator is running the levels are in the unhealthy range in the bedroom (even with the window closed). This product fixed the problem!!! It is a bit of a hassle having to use it, but can save your life!!! Buy it if you boondock and sleep with the generator running. You will be glad you did.
Aubrey Bettie
Works Well
I thought that this was a gimmick until I was dry-camping with my friend. I was impressed that it cuts the sound somewhat. I was more impressed that it blows the diesel exhaust fumes out above the RV, keeping the smell out of the RV even when the wind is only blowing ever-so-slightly. Without the extension, the top was just a bit over the top of my RV. With the extension, the exhaust is sufficiently above my RV.
David Terrell
Important Safety Accessory!!!
I purchased this kit plus the 18” extension and suctuon cups. The kit barely extended above my RV roofline, so the extension added a significant amount. We attended a music festival where campers erected tents right next to the exhaust. I put a carbon monoxide detector right next to the exhaust and between the tent. In the 5 days we were there it never even chirped once. And considering that several other people died in another location from exhaust from another generator, this accessory can actually save a life. Of note, other reviews said that the extension piece does not fit in the bag. But for me it fit just fine along with the suctuon cups. Also if note I needed to cut a small length off the generator exhaust pipe in order to prevent it from sticking out to far and hitting construction cones on the highway. I did consider going cheap and getting PVC pipe from Lowe’s, but after pricing all the pieces, I would have only saved $25-50. Not enough to me to justify all the extra labor, the fact it would look rigged, and perhaps not working as efficiently and potentially causing us or neighbors CO poisoning
Parminder Brar
Performed great.
I installed the unit in about 30 minutes. The quality seemed very good and the instructions were clear. I fortunately didn't have to add any adapters to get to the size of my exhaust pipe, just placed the final adapter/connector to the end of the exhaust and clamped it in place. I was concerned that the supports that attach to the motorhome might not be very attractive, but they are heavy material and yet small and unobtrusive. Don't depend on the adhesive pads only. I used both adhesive pads and pop rivets supplied in the kit and I think that will be very durable and not leak because the pads act like sealant at the back of the mounts. I gave the whole system a good workout at a dog show this past weekend. Power outlets that were supposed to be available didn't work and it was HOT. The generator ran from 9 am to 9 pm for two days and the Gen-Turi worked as advertised. I noticed several other units in the vicinity also, seems to be the standard. Also had a home made one next to me that failed twice (pipe got so hot that it bent and broke). I would like to have paid less of course, but considering Camping World wants $150 for the same setup, I'm a happy camper.
Marina Egorova
This works!
It's big, it's awkward, but it works! That's the main thing. We were required to vent the exhaust from our rented RV for a festival. This product was relatively easy to install and worked like a charm. It comes in a handy bag that's not too heavy for me to carry (I'm a small older woman). But we did buy two special suction-cup handles to anchor the RV to the device, just in case of strong winds or accidents with people passing by. Then we used bungies to wrap around the handles and the device.
David Hiner
Gen-Turi A godsend!
Great stuff! Currently at Key West (Sigsbee NAS) dry camp and we really needed this. Wife an I were getting headaches from the genset fumes however 1 day later the air is clear. Our RV rig has the genset exhaust exiting at center point of awning side and it's an absolutely crazy position almost pushing fumes into the rig. Three other neighbors have also gotten The Gen-Turi. Yea you could build one if you wanted to but it's all set up correctly and what the hell....it's part of ownership. One thing to consider is changing the exit point of the exhaust to the rear where it is more convenient to attach the Ven-Turi. However, finding. 1-1/2" pipe may be another matter although I ordered 2 straight extensions from Amazon to cover that. I am using a handicap suction handle to secure the system to the rig.
Simone Gallimore
Stack!!!
I bought this several months ago and was hesitant to put it, why? I dunno, but I shouldn’t have been. The adapters to the exhaust on the genset of my class c are perfect. The rest of the install was fine. I did the double sided tape for the tabs to hold the support bungie. We shall see how well they stay. I ran the genset two times for an hour today. No issues, everything worked great. The exhaust stack doesnt get terribly hot on the pipe either. It seems to be getting most of the fumes up, up, and away. This is a really nice kit, the included bag is ok. Mine is starting to come apart a little, but no worries.