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dlgesualdo
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May 28, 2015

trying to find source of leak.

1996 Georgie Boy Swinger. found a leak near fridge but no evidence of it starting there. rig is level. noticed shortly after hooking up directly to city water source. when i stopped constant flow and just drew water out of holding tank it stopped and dried out, but a few days later the leak was present. i've owned this beast for about a year and still have much to learn... any ideas? starting points for troubleshooting?
  • Carvin Marvin wrote:
    If you have an ice maker, the water supply hose can develop pin holes. Mine did. It was a very fine mist. Good hunting.

    Mine did this twice. Finally replaced with a heavier duty supply line.
  • If you have an ice maker, the water supply hose can develop pin holes. Mine did. It was a very fine mist. Good hunting.
  • The fins inside the cooler box ice up due to humidity and when the fridge defrosts those fins melt that ice build up. It then empties into a small tray across the box under the fins. From there it is supposed to drain to the outside behind the outside inspection panel. The drain tube has a small plug in the end with a tiny hole in it. In a perfect world, that tray fills with water which drains through the drain hose. It's stopped by that little plug and that little hole ensures the flow of water is slow enough to evaporate before draining onto the floor. If any of the drain holes get plugged with debris usually the water will overflow into the fridge box and onto the floor inside the rig. If the water drains too quickly, it will overflow into the fridge compartment which can be viewed outside using the inspection panel.

    Whew! Open the fridge and find the tray under the fins. Remove the tray cover by simply lifting it. Check the drain hole, usually on the left side to ensure it's clean and clear of obstructions. Next, take off the inspection panel outside the coach. Find the drain tube and pull it out of the small drain cup. Carefully pry out the small black plastic end but don't lose it. Water should drain out of the tube. Clean the small hole in the black plastic plug and reinsert it into the drain tube. You should have no other issue.

    You don't give a model number of your fridge so it's hard to trouble shoot any other issue you may have. If the above does not solve your problem, let us know the model and make of your fridge and whether or not you have an ice maker and we will go from there.....Dennis
  • I agree with Newman fulltimer. Check the drain hose outside. take the vent cover off back of refrigerator and you will see a drain hose coming from the inside of the fridge tray. Poke the end with an ice pick and open the small hole that is apparently blocked.