Help identify purpose for holes in window frame

rockhillmanor wrote:
And see that tiny drain hose sticking out between the vents?

That is your drain for the fridge. Since it sticks out to the wind and grime of the road it 'will' get plugged up. So put that on your maint. list too! Just find something same size as opening and stick it in there and clean when you see it has stopped working.

Or just fill it with caulk ;)

Interesting, we have a 2005 camper and there are slots in the tracks and slots in the fixed front window to allow condensation to weep out. You will find that simply breathing when external temperature is 45 degrees or less will cause almost all windows to have major condensation when you awake. I prefer the option we have where the condensation makes its way outside but not staying in the track and finding a path into the wall is much worse. Better down the inside and staining/pmo than rotting. Jmho

Interesting, we have a 2005 camper and there are slots in the tracks and slots in the fixed front window to allow condensation to weep out. You will find that simply breathing when external temperature is 45 degrees or less will cause almost all windows to have major condensation when you awake. I prefer the option we have where the condensation makes its way outside but not staying in the track and finding a path into the wall is much worse. Better down the inside and staining/pm than rotting. Jmho

The top holes should be plugged, bottom ones left open for drainage. My Coleman came with plugs installed in the top I removed them and coated with silicone then replaced as they have a habit of falling out. These windows are made this way so they can be more or less universal, (installed either way).

Bumpyroad wrote:
who's got the dead horse being kicked jobby.
bumpy

a little late but couldn't resist.:B

Thanks again everyone!

rockhillmanor wrote:
And see that tiny drain hose sticking out between the vents?

That is your drain for the fridge. Since it sticks out to the wind and grime of the road it 'will' get plugged up. So put that on your maint. list too! Just find something same size as opening and stick it in there and clean when you see it has stopped working.

be sure when you replace the vent, that you route that drain to the outside.
bumpy

And see that tiny drain hose sticking out between the vents?

That is your drain for the fridge. Since it sticks out to the wind and grime of the road it 'will' get plugged up. So put that on your maint. list too! Just find something same size as opening and stick it in there and clean when you see it has stopped working.

RV17 wrote:
Ok, one more question, or series of questions I suppose:

1. How do I open this panel? I tried a little but was worried I may force something in the wrong way and break it.

2. What does this panel serve as?

3. What is behind the panel?

Thanks again, you guys are quick to answer!!!!

Bumpy answered your first question :)
2. Outside access to refrigerator.
3. Refrigerator

You should familiarize yourself with all the exterior openings as you'll probably want to ensure no mice get in once you need to store it :)

The panel is part of the venting system for the refrigerator. There should be another vent near or on the roof of your trailer. Fresh air is pulled through here and exhausted out of the top. If you remove this panel then you can access the backside of the refrigerator to get to things like the burner and electrical connections. To remove it, give the tabs a quarter turn with a flat head screwdriver or coin. Sometimes the panels just pop off and snap into place. It's a good idea to line the backside of the vent with window screening material to prevent critters from going in there and making a home.