Air Conditioning Leak

ccphoto · 06-15-2003, 03:37 PM

Good day everyone,

I have a 1996 25' Excella and I have encountered a water leak within my A/C. I took the cover off and have discovered a black hose. I tried to stick in a thin coxial cable through the hose but I cannot find the exit. I have also tried with an air compressor but still can't find the exit. If you have any suggestions to this problem it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

Raptorrider2001 · 06-15-2003, 04:10 PM

On my '99 Safari, it comes out about a foot to the left of the gray water drain valve and hangs down about 6". Mine flows very freely when the a/c is on.

ccphoto · 06-15-2003, 07:02 PM

Thanks for responding...

The water should be flowing however it is not reaching the exit of the hose. I am not sure if I have to take out the refrigerator so I can access and view the drainage system.... Please, any information is good information. Thank You.....

Pahaska · 06-15-2003, 07:31 PM

Bugs love to plug up the drain hoses by building nests. On a prior SOB trailer, I solved the problem by slipping a plastic strainer meant for a paint spray gun over the end of the hose. I had to open up the hole in the strainer a bit so that it wouldn't pinch the hose shut. I never had a problem after that. The strainers cost only pennies and can be found at Sears, HD, and the like.

Pahaska · 06-15-2003, 07:36 PM

I forgot to mention that on my brand new International, they did a terrible job of caulking at the factory where the hose connects to the AC. The hose was not plugged (I checked with compressed air), but it leaked enough that a drop would fall every 10 seconds or so. Roughing up the plastic and recaulking with a better grade of caulk fixed the problem.

Silvertwinkie · 06-15-2003, 10:18 PM

On the '03 Bambi, the hose ejects just in front of the driver's side wheel well.

Eric