Roof drain screen - 2017 Dutch Star

[LK23]

In the coming weeks, we will be camping under trees shedding pine needles. I recall reading a post from someone who designed a wire mesh screen to place over the roof drains to keep the pine needles from entering the drain tubes. Can someone refer me to that post.

Thanks,

Rex

[hugh37]

LK23...I also had read the earlier threads & posts regarding the 4 roof
drains. Hoping to give you a hand, I searched on this forum, "Cleaning
The 4 Roof Drains" and found quite a bit of info that may be helpful. Not
knowing any other way to do it, I suggest you likewise make this search.
I trust you'll find what you're looking for. Larry

[LK23]

Thanks, I found it after using your suggested search and scrolling down 200 or so posts. Here is the link:

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/clea...ns-320959.html

[ghaynes754]

Rex you could also buy an appropriate sized 'bug guard' at CampingWorld that is used to cover the intake/outake of the Suburban/Atwood furnaces and water heaters.

[LK23]

Gary,

That's a great idea. I need to get on the roof and see what size will fit.

Rex

[fsudelt]

Here is picture of what I put together to flush out drains. I try to go up every 1-2 months & flush them (I use a flat head screw driver to prop open covers & then once done firmly push them back down- no addtl silicone has been needed yet). It's amazing how much cleaner the coach stays having this gutter system compared to our previous Tiffin where water would just drain off sides.

[LK23]

Brian,

Thanks, I plan to use a device like that. However, I also want to put a screen over the top of the drain so the pine needles will not get into the drain system.

Rex