"Gutters" to divert water away from toppers?

[RustyTools]

We full-time in our '06 Endeavor, and consequently run the AC's a lot here in FL, creating a lot of water on the roof. Because there is nothing on the roof itself to channel the AC condensate as well as regular rain-water anywhere, the water runs off the roof and then down the sides wherever it wants, usually collecting and pooling on the slide-toppers and causing the material to sag and collect dirt - not to mention the need to regularly wash the coach sides.

I've seen the little 'spouts' that go on roof-corners of some rv's but since my roof-edge is curved, there's no actual channel for the water to follow to get to the spout.

I visualize using strips of plastic corner-molding or similar and gluing it along the rooftop edges to create dams on both sides to channel the water where I want it (like maybe to the end-caps and then down), but wanted to get some other input first.

Has anyone else come up with a solution to divert all that water?

[nodine]

Originally Posted by RustyTools

We full-time in our '06 Endeavor, and consequently run the AC's a lot here in FL, creating a lot of water on the roof. Because there is nothing on the roof itself to channel the AC condensate as well as regular rain-water anywhere, the water runs off the roof and then down the sides wherever it wants, usually collecting and pooling on the slide-toppers and causing the material to sag and collect dirt - not to mention the need to regularly wash the coach sides.

I've seen the little 'spouts' that go on roof-corners of some rv's but since my roof-edge is curved, there's no actual channel for the water to follow to get to the spout.

I visualize using strips of plastic corner-molding or similar and gluing it along the rooftop edges to create dams on both sides to channel the water where I want it (like maybe to the end-caps and then down), but wanted to get some other input first.

Has anyone else come up with a solution to divert all that water?

You should be able to fabricate a drain system for each condenser and use clear vinyl hose to route the condensation to the rear. The higher end coaches have a drainage system for the AC's built in that drains the condensation underneath the motorhome.

Bob

[RustyTools]

Good thought, Bob. Guess that's as good a reason as any to trade-up, right? Not to mention the holding tank is full ;-)

When I put in the center AC, I looked at adding the hoses as you mentioned and decided it would help a lot, but I also wanted to get rain as well as dew to channel off the roof too.

Thanks for the suggestion.

[YC1]

EZE-RV Gutter System 10' Package - Black - Essential Products BLK01002 - RV Gutter - Camping World

Water comes over the front of the RV which really streaks the windows and the AC's put water in various places it is a pain as you suggest. Using the flexible peel and stick gutter material over the front of the RV has kept the window free of the streaks. I have used it over side windows too with the same excellent results.

[onechaddude]

Try eze roof Rv gutters. I think CW sells them but you can order cheaper from the website. I do not have them but have been considering them.

Chad

[RustyTools]

Thanks, guys. Just what I was thinking-of but didn't know it existed!

[WheelingIt]

Originally Posted by YC1

EZE-RV Gutter System 10' Package - Black - Essential Products BLK01002 - RV Gutter - Camping World Water comes over the front of the RV which really streaks the windows and the AC's put water in various places it is a pain as you suggest. Using the flexible peel and stick gutter material over the front of the RV has kept the window free of the streaks. I have used it over side windows too with the same excellent results.

That's the one we bought and used on our entry door window. Works great. We got it in black to better match our coach and bought it direct.