I am considering installing some way to collect the condensate from my roof ac's so I can stop the staining of the coach sides, and eliminate pooling of water that ultimately leaks into the coach. Is there any reason not to install drains and connect them to the plumbing vent line on the roof? Pictures of Barth walls suggest trying to run a drain through the walls is not possible due to the horizontal framing. Thanks for any suggestions. Oh yes - I did find a kit to add to Dometics and others that gets the water to an external tube. (Vintage Trailer Supply)

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Originally posted by Tom and Julie:
.. Is there any reason not to install drains and connect them to the plumbing vent line on the roof? ..(Vintage Trailer Supply)

Tom the volume of condensate can get pretty high in high humidity locations. This could put a strain on your tank capacity. I know the boat has less seal (leaks wet warm air) than the coach but it is not unusual for us to discharge A/C condensate from the bilge for up to 5 minutes when we get up for coffee in the morning. I would guess the pump is pushing 5 gpm for the first 3 to 4 minutes before it gets into slurp mode.

So maybe I run a line down the vent tube and take it out below the floor so it drains to the ground? Should be able to seal the line.

Gee,.....a plus for having basement A/C.....except for getting at the unit for servicing! ( has to be dropped from below )
Another thing on my list for maintenance!
Any recommendations for a service place in either California or Arizona...having problems for RV service here in Canada.

Cheers,Neil

have you tried Fraserway RV??

http://www.fraserway.com/