Frig. drain hose part ???

Here is the part for a lower price.:)

RV Fridge Drain Hose Plug

Around here we get Mud Daubers (wasps) that will plug things like that hose. Then the water leaks where it shouldn't. Who knows what you will find when you travel.

Fix it fast, easy and cheap.

Dave H M wrote:
Personally I think the air exchange theory is purely urban legend. I think the only air that could be exchanged up that length of tube is when the door is open, and that would not even figure in with the open door air release.

You are correct if the drain hose is installed correctly, however many are not; even from the factory. The hose should exit the refrigerator, go down in the compartment and the up to exit out forming a loop. It is kind of like a "P" trap. Water collects in the loop and blocks the air flow. If it is straight shot with no loop; then air can escape. Since the drain is in the bottom it is no different than having a hole in the back of the refrigerator and you do lose cool air. Under extreme conditions it could cost as much as 7 to 11 degrees. I have seen different numbers depending on who does the testing.
Ford's RV and Training Service has an entire series of YouTube videos on RV refrigerators diagnose and repair. This link is to number 3 in the series and it addresses the drain tube. Link. If anyone is interested in troubleshooting or repairing their unit I suggest watching all of the videos.

restlesswind wrote:
The tech that repaired our fridge told me that leaving the cap off lets
more air into the fridge and could cause the the unit to require defrosting more often. Ours has the cap and we go months at a time without needing to defrost the fridge.
We had some work done over 3 months ago and there is no sign of a frost build up today.

you have to do what makes you comfortable. Personally I think the air exchange theory is purely urban legend. I think the only air that could be exchanged up that length of tube is when the door is open, and that would not even figure in with the open door air release. :h

The tech that repaired our fridge told me that leaving the cap off lets
more air into the fridge and could cause the the unit to require defrosting more often. Ours has the cap and we go months at a time without needing to defrost the fridge.
We had some work done over 3 months ago and there is no sign of a frost build up today.

Old-Biscuit wrote:
When I lost mine I just went to a local ACE hardware store and bought a plug for tubing then drilled a few holes in the end of it.
Think it cost be 66 cents.

Not a bad idea, I will do the same. Thanks

It only hurts anything if bugs somehow clog the hose.

I don't think it will hurt anything having the end missing. My Keystone RV never had the end cap. I think the purpose is to allow water to drain, but will not allow bugs to crawl up ... like wasps.

Have you tried checking at a local RV dealership that also sells RV parts and supplies?

When I lost mine I just went to a local ACE hardware store and bought a plug for tubing then drilled a few holes in the end of it.
Think it cost be 66 cents.

I could never find one. But one day while my wife and I were at a dealership and brought it up, he told me to go over to one of their used units and just take one. Guess that's one way to find one.

Here you go...Drain Hose Cap....CLICK