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seekingsummits's avatar
Oct 23, 2017

Rain gutter dripping over storage hatch

My new 2017 Outback 325bh has the rain gutter stop to where the downspout drips right over the hatch storage door so you cant get in and out without getting wet while the AC is running. Has anyone come up with a clever way or handling this?
Thanks
Adam

10 Replies

  • Maybe a pool filter hose would fit over the gutter end. You might have to trim it to fit right or clip it to the gutter.
  • wnjj's avatar
    wnjj
    Explorer II
    My dad's trailer had that problem once when camping in the rain. I layed a short stick in the trough that hung out further past the end.
  • Cloths pins at the gutter extension makes it work even better.
  • A simple and cheap trick i use is to push a pool noodle over the end of gutter direct it away from the storage door and into a 5 gallon bucket.

    Then i use the water to douse the fire.
  • Ive already got the normal gutter ext on there so was thinking about removing that and adding something like this http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/eze-rv-gutter-system10-package-ultra-white/16962&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&scid=scplp16962&sc_intid=16962?utm_campaign=SC_Shopping_High&affiliateid=6313&gclid=Cj0KCQjwprbPBRCHARIsAF_7gDZ5q_pipEF0YrYmHZFcTGFx69zZofb8LOPRW4gHDswqWyd1DqjK8GsaApeWEALw_wcB

    If not maybe the hat will work!
  • Dutchmen were actually hopping in the car now to head to Ikea! I live right by there but have been outting it off!
  • I park the rig so it angles away - I get the big stuff out before I crank on the AC (not often in Oregon) and you can always put on a hat or ask your wife to retrieve the small stuff. Rains about 9 months a year where I live - little AC condensation doesn't bother us.
  • Hey seekingsummits! I see from your profile, your from Fishers. I work in Fishers (The BIG building with 5 wings on 116th and I-69, there there where they put the new IKEA in with the purple logo). If you need help with your camper, give me a shout, or a Private message, and we can get together. I work from home about half the time, but if you want a second set of eyes, I'll be glad to take a look before spending $$$ on something. Anyway, keep me in mind!
  • My Outback 298RE is set up the same way. I park the trailer nose slightly high. Water catches in the rain gutter and flows toward the back. Very little drips from the front, over that hatch. Tilt it forward, and it pours out then.