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Exhaust Heat Information  

In some cases, factory-installed exhaust systems can direct extreme amounts of exhaust heat toward your StowAway2 Cargo Carrier. Unless steps are taken to divert this exhaust, box deformation may occur.  

The easiest way to protect your box from deformation is to install an exhaust tip (pictured below). An exhaust tip will divert your vehicle’s exhaust heat downward or to the side, away from your StowAway2. Exhaust tips are readily available at your local automobile accessory retailer.

Another solution is to order a StowAway2 Exhaust Shield, a metal plate that installs between your box and frame (on Swingaway models) or behind your box (on Fixed Frame models). The StowAway2 Exhaust Shield will effectively protect your box from abnormal exhaust heat. To order an Exhaust Shield, please call 800.943.5377.

Swingaway Frames

Fixed Frames

The following is the official exhaust warning included in the instructions for every StowAway2 Cargo Carrier:

EXHAUST WARNING – Do not install the StowAway2 on a vehicle equipped with an exhaust system that directs the engine exhaust toward the cargo box, as damages to the box and its contents may occur. The tailpipe must direct the exhaust away from the cargo box, either downward or to theside. The distance from the tip of the tailpipe to the cargo box should be a minimum of 14”. Do not install the unit on a vehicle equipped with an aftermarket exhaust system unless the exhaust tip directs the exhaust away from the cargo box.