What is it for?

[TheQ]

We have a 2017 Quantum WS31. In one of the compartments is this canvas covering over the drain line for the kitchen sink. In that compartment is an access to the exterior. I cannot for the life of me figure out why this canvas piece is there and why there is an opening. We found a mouse nesting in the canvas with a baby. What is this for? Any advice will be appreciated. TIA.

[EA37TS]

A lot of times that canvas is meant to protect flexible plumbing and wiring that move or flex as a slide is extended or retracted.

[TheQ]

That is understandable but why is there an opening to the exterior and could I close that up to keep critters out?

[Jimbo56]

Originally Posted by TheQ

That is understandable but why is there an opening to the exterior and could I close that up to keep critters out?

I would. How big is the opening. Picture? Might Spray great stuff around it. I’d also set a mouse trap just in case.

[pstandiford]

Originally Posted by TheQ

That is understandable but why is there an opening to the exterior and could I close that up to keep critters out?

If your drain line is in a slide then you should not cover it with something solid. We have a drain line in our slide for the kitchen sink. The soft cover in our case is rubber and allows the slide to close without tearing out the drain line each time. I too wondered why it was like that until I watched the drain line while closing the slide. In our case the opening is only open to the exterior when the slide is extended.