Fuming in the bedroom
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T have just been reading the 1 road test of the Leyland Daf 85.330. You call it a Dutch Treat. I beg to differ.
The design of the exhaust system makes this vehicle anything but a treat for people living in houses along its route. The exhaust silencer and outlet pipe is on the nearside and facing towards the pavement. This means in effect you have a 100mm pipe blowing exhaust gases and heat out at a height of 3.4m or 3.7m.
In my village the roads are not very wide, the pavements narrow or non-existent, so any truck fitted with this system will blow fumes and heat directly into people's bedrooms.
It is unpleasant for anyone, but the elderly, bedridden, infants and those with chest complaints will suffer particularly. Damage is also caused to the buildings.
What are the advantages of fitting the exhaust system on the nearside? I have made enquiries to manufacturers, fitters and vehicle owners, but have not had a sensible
answer from anyone. Can any other reader of CM offer an explanation?
This system seems to be catching on. I only hope that manufacturers will revert to the old and best way of fitting exhausts.
J L Schofield Devon.