Roof gully and drains

[Billywizz]

Cleaned my roof gully and drains today, surprising how much crap accumulates especially on the awning side!
I clean them quite regularly and found the drivers side blocked! Well worth the time and effort to keep it clean!

 

[Moore288]

My coincidence I did the same today - mine were also part blocked. It is amazing how they get blocked up so quickly!


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[Jabberwocky]

Cleaned my roof gully and drains today, surprising how much crap accumulates especially on the awning side!
I clean them quite regularly and found the drivers side blocked! Well worth the time and effort to keep it clean!

An essential part of Cali cleaning. Spring must be here!

 

[Mr T]

Did mine yesterday too!

 

[ThomasHJ]

Do I need a howto guide or something to clean the roof drain holes? Or is it self-explananatory? I do remember seeing an extensive thread with photos about this subject once. I'll go and find that first.

 

[soulstyledevon]

It’s amazing how much gunk builds up in this area. Did mine this week too...

 

[ThomasHJ]

@ThomasHJ , there are several threads pointing out where the drains are and how to remove the plastic cap on the front .
i posted pictures of this a very long time ago and others did also.
Its very easy to find the drainholes and keeping them clean , the problem starts when you not look at it for long periodes and debris starts collecting.

@Hotel California seeing as how we have the same dealer (VWCC in Amersfoort) am I safe to assume that they do not check/clean the roof drains when the van goes in for service?

Yes, found the threads. Just saw there was some discussion about whether to use a seringe with water or use air. I have never checked the drain holes up till now and want to do it to prevent possible leakage but wouldn't want to dislocate any parts andcreate a leakage problem ;-)

 

[Azteccamper]

@Hotel California seeing as how we have the same dealer (VWCC in Amersfoort) am I safe to assume that they do not check/clean the roof drains when the van goes in for service?

Yes, found the threads. Just saw there was some discussion about whether to use a seringe with water or use air. I have never checked the drain holes up till now and want to do it to prevent possible leakage but wouldn't want to dislocate any parts andcreate a leakage problem ;-)

Cleared mine yesterday. Method is in elevating roof section. Really easy task Overall.

 

[Jabberwocky]

It’s amazing how much gunk builds up in this area. Did mine this week too...

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Normal crud and debris build up. I clean mine at least twice a year and did my first this year yesterday too. Must be the sunshine and spring clean fever!