wind and rain entering A/C vent

mowenski
mowenski Member Posts: 3
edited May 2017 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Is there any concern about the rain entering the A/C vent if there was enough wind?

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  • mowenski
    mowenski Member Posts: 3
    This is for my T@B Max S (2017)
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I have never had rain enter the A/C vent.
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Runtarooti
    Runtarooti Member Posts: 76
    edited December 2021
    There has been a recent thread on vent covers and how to install them. Mostly for insulation improvements, rather than rain. https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/4825/how-to-install-a-c-vent-cover#latest
    2015 T@B Max CS-S Silver and Black
    Goes where it's towed to by 2017 Subaru Outback
  • mowenski
    mowenski Member Posts: 3
    That is good news - I have not used the camper in pouring rain but was curious if others have had any issues - Thanks!
  • db_cooper
    db_cooper Member Posts: 749
    Any water that gets in will drain to the gray water tank.  The AC puts out condensation normally and it is routed to the gray tank.  It's important to be level when running the AC so it will drain properly
    2015 Max S Outback | 2010 Xterra  -- Retired
    2022 Ford F350 Tremor |  2022 Cirrus 620



  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    Like db_cooper sez, there's a tray in the bottom of the AC compartment that should collect and drain any water in there.
    A cover might be a nice addition to stop the wind though. The wind seems to work its way in.
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • Rolltide82
    Rolltide82 Member Posts: 89
    I thought it drains to the ground ...by a black tube?
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876

    db_cooper said:

    Any water that gets in will drain to the gray water tank.  The AC puts out condensation normally and it is routed to the gray tank.  It's important to be level when running the AC so it will drain properly


    @db_cooper, the A/C Drain goes down through the bathroom wall, through the floor and drains to the ground. It does not drain into the gray water tank.

    For proof, remove the seat cushion for the bench on the driver's side next to the bathroom wall. Remove the plywood seat (you'll need yo remove at least one square drivevscrew that holds the plywood in place) and you should be able to see the clear hose coming from the A/C unit and going through a hole in the floor. 

    There are many discussions on the forum about the drain tube.  
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • drpprmt
    drpprmt Member Posts: 117
    vent cover is a good, inexpensive fix.
  • db_cooper
    db_cooper Member Posts: 749
    Thanks for the clarification.  I thought I'd read somewhere that it went to the gray. Either way a little water coming in that vent isn't going to hurt anything.  Driven in a lot of rain here in the PNW and not had any issues.
    2015 Max S Outback | 2010 Xterra  -- Retired
    2022 Ford F350 Tremor |  2022 Cirrus 620



  • RollingBnB
    RollingBnB Member Posts: 322
    Clear cover I made
    2020 Tiffin Open Road
    2020 Nissan Versa Toad 
    Alan & Patty
    Southern Az
  • newell
    newell Member Posts: 182
    Don't leave us hanging, how did you make such a fine looking cover?

                                                 
        Earl & Sue | Central NY |
    2017 T@B 320S | TV: Chevy Silverado
  • RollingBnB
    RollingBnB Member Posts: 322
    edited May 2017
    Lexan cut to same size as vent, 1/2" foam around edge and J-bolts hooked to fins inside vent cover.
     Loosen the 2 wing nuts and turn J=bolts to remove. Water and dust proof.
    2020 Tiffin Open Road
    2020 Nissan Versa Toad 
    Alan & Patty
    Southern Az
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770

    RollingBnB said:

    Lexan cut to same size as vent, 1/2" foam around edge and J-bolts hooked to fins inside vent cover.
     Loosen the 2 wing nuts and turn J=bolts to remove. Water and dust proof.


    And it doesn't blow off like mah redneck one!! Looks fabbo :heart:
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • RollingBnB
    RollingBnB Member Posts: 322

    Ratkity said:



    RollingBnB said:


    Lexan cut to same size as vent, 1/2" foam around edge and J-bolts hooked to fins inside vent cover.
     Loosen the 2 wing nuts and turn J=bolts to remove. Water and dust proof.




    And it doesn't blow off like mah redneck one!! Looks fabbo :heart:



    Hasn't blown off yet.
    2020 Tiffin Open Road
    2020 Nissan Versa Toad 
    Alan & Patty
    Southern Az
  • gulfarea
    gulfarea Member Posts: 524
    I built this to keep out the cold & water. I glassed & epoxied the wood. The door slides down when the A/C is in use. Art
    2019 TaB 320 S Boondock Edge
  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    @gulfarea - would you post instructions? When you say it slides down, how is it held in place? Close up pics would be helpful too - thanks!
    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


    You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you!

  • gulfarea
    gulfarea Member Posts: 524
    mick I have the cover sliding in a grove, I have magnets holding the slide in the up position and stops in the down position so the cover cannot fall out on the road. The sliding door would hit the window if it were open but I never run the A/C with the window open anyway. I put a bug screen on the inside of the box. Art
    2019 TaB 320 S Boondock Edge
  • newell
    newell Member Posts: 182
    RollingBnB,  where did you get the nuCamp decal?

                                                 
        Earl & Sue | Central NY |
    2017 T@B 320S | TV: Chevy Silverado

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