How to locate roof drain hoses?

Simon_vanlife · Apr 10, 2019

So the rear right drain hose seems to be disconnected inside the pillar. I've tried to locate where and how to re-fit it so make sure the roof drain works as it should, but so far without any luck!
Anyone got a clear picture that shows where the different drains are located and how to re-fit the hoses?? Thanks!

bxl_lad · Apr 10, 2019

Roof drain hose? New one on me...

flying banana · Apr 10, 2019

i think it runs out at the top of the tailgate. open up and theres a grommet with a hole in it. that is the drain

mrcheesbrough · Apr 10, 2019

One for the T5 section methinks.

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Drpps · Apr 10, 2019

Put up the roof. Pull out the bung on the rear side of the panel. If the hose is still attached to this end all good. If you put a knitting needle Through the other bung (at the back end of the roof gutters) you can thread it back in that way. If the connecting hose is missing a bit of water inlet hose for a washing machine is the right bore or you get a vw replacement.

See post 16 here for a picture. https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/cali-technical-tips-tricks.9457/

And post 5 for an exploded view.

Hotel California · Apr 10, 2019

As the Q comes from a T4 owner (so it seems looking at previous posts) it may be that threre’s confusion...
Does a T4 have roof drains when the top is open ? I should think so ?

Simon_vanlife · Apr 10, 2019

hotel california said:
As the Q comes from a T4 owner (so it seems looking at previous posts) it may be that threre’s confusion...
Does a T4 have roof drains when the top is open ? I should think so ?

Correct, I'm a T4 owner why this is posted in T4 technical forum..

Simon_vanlife · Apr 10, 2019

Drpps said:
Put up the roof. Pull out the bung on the rear side of the panel. If the hose is still attached to this end all good. If you put a knitting needle Through the other bung (at the back end of the roof gutters) you can thread it back in that way. If the connecting hose is missing a bit of water inlet hose for a washing machine is the right bore or you get a vw replacement.

See post 16 here for a picture. https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/cali-technical-tips-tricks.9457/

And post 5 for an exploded view.

Pictures are a T5, no? Mine is a T4..

I'm holding the hose in my hand so I'm pretty sure its disconnected..

Just seems like everything is hard-sealed around the roof. No seals to "pop off", making the re-connection of the hose questionable?