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05-01-2016, 08:26 AM
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I have always climbed up onto the rubber roof to clean, clear, and condition it around once a year. Sometimes several times. I would definitely NOT recommend walking on a wet rubber roof in bare feet or flip flops, as I see some people doing. It's very slippery when it's wet. I wear deck shoes. You can get them just about anywhere. The soles are made of a similar material to the roof material, and they are siped to grip in the wet. They work very well. Can't exactly recommend doing a jig while you're up there, but it's a heck of a lot safer than bare feet.
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05-01-2016, 10:03 AM
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For anybody that's ever concerned with any Rv roof being sturdy enough, just go watch one be built. It's nothing to see 2-3 guys trampling around up there installing AC and vents, laying Dicor sealant Etc etc. I walk on ours at least once a week just to take a look around, sweep or blow roof off and gutters out and so on.
So, when you need to pull the AC shroud for cleaning coils, or you need to change the whole AC, what do you think one does? Like me, they get up there and never think twice. It has to be done, therefore you need to get on the roof.
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05-02-2016, 07:28 AM
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Watch this video. This should calm your fears.
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05-02-2016, 07:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by norty1
I have seen campers standing on a step ladder with a small hand held blower. Seemed to work.
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This is what I do. Bought a small electric blower on Amazon for about $20. Sometimes I get up on the roof, but usually I just climb up a ladder/chair/picnic table and blow the debris off the slide.
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05-03-2016, 10:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckD37
I have Awnings that go out over my slide outs just for that reason. Here is info on them.
Slideout Cover - Carefree of Colorado
I have been in a lot of places where as I close the slide out a bunch of debris falls off as it closes. And whole lot better than going up and sweeping.
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Same here. I have awnings which are really nice. But if I didn't I would prob use a step ladder when possible.
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05-04-2016, 06:41 AM
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05-04-2016, 09:10 AM
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I just send my 10, 13 or 14 year old up the ladder to sweep it off since they like going up on the roof.
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05-04-2016, 09:49 AM
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That's perfect.
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05-04-2016, 10:24 AM
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Cleaning the Slide Roof
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Originally Posted by fdhealy4
Hi,
I have a 27BHS with the OK to walk on, strength wise, roof. I had planned on sweeping the roof of the slide-out from the TT roof before stowing. Am I going to be putting undo wear and tear on the rubber roof membrane by doing that? I don't want to cause a premature membrane failure.
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I think you are OK walking on the roof and the slide roof, too. I am not fond of getting up there myself, so I use an electric leaf blower. Small enough to take with you yet blows hard enough to clear the roof from a step ladder. Plus no gasoline to mix and carry (spill) in the storage areas.
Good Camping ........... Swampy
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09-01-2016, 10:33 AM
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Location: Pearl River, Louisiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmward
No, sweeping is fine. You need to get any loose stuff off there before sliding it back in.
The trailer roof itself is more than durable enough for you to walk on.
Just don't fall off! [emoji3]
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I was struggling with my slide and sweeping it off as well ( I am almost 65 YO and I don't bounce like I used to) I gave up the broom for a $35 leaf blower from HD and a 7 ft step ladder. Now I can blow off all the debris from one end of the slide to the other, providing it isn't in a rain shower.
I don't like step ladders in soft dirt either, so I am looking into adding a slide topper over this 13 ft slide. I can do this for about $400 if I use a Dometic A&E Deluxe Topper and I furnish the labor.
Ultimately, you have to choose which works out best for you.
Happy Camping .......... Swampy(Jim)
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09-01-2016, 01:15 PM
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I reach out and sweep the slides while standing on the main roof. While the slides can probably handle my 180lbs, I just don't feel comfortable standing on them.
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09-13-2016, 06:33 PM
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To date, I go up on the roof with a push broom and clean off our four slides from topside.
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09-13-2016, 06:55 PM
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Just wondering if you guys feel flexing at all up there. I do and it kind of worries me a bit. Don't want to hear a sudden crack and creating a custom skylight.
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09-13-2016, 07:01 PM
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Very slight, in between the trusses. Nothing to worry about unless your roof has gotten wet underneath the rubber or fiberglass.
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09-13-2016, 07:12 PM
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"Just wondering if you guys feel flexing at all up there. I do and it kind of worries me a bit. Don't want to hear a sudden crack and creating a custom skylight."
I do feel some flexing. I go about 230lbs right now so I do try to "walk easy" when I am topside, but I also realize the roof can handle quite a lot more than my bodyweight.
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09-13-2016, 07:13 PM
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Sweeping my slide from my roof is part of my camp breakdown routine.
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09-14-2016, 09:33 AM
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I try to minimize my time on the roof. But when I do get up there, it's usually to wash it, meaning it will be wet. So, I always wear my deck shoes so I won't slip on the wet surface. They also minimize damage. I never wear flip flops or bare feet. That would likely be ruled a suicide.
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09-14-2016, 06:37 PM
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After climbing up on the roof a couple of times to sweep the slide out we invested in a slide awning. Great move. Keeps water and junque off of the slide and as someone mentioned a few pages back, it's fun to watch all the stuff fall off as the slide rolls in.
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09-14-2016, 07:13 PM
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A rear ladder was on my must have list for my third camper. It takes an 8' step ladder to use the leaf blower and I can climb up and sweep it by the time I drag out the ladder and blower at home. We have the same camper, I climb on mine whenever I need to, it won't hurt it. Try to walk on the framing where you can but you're not going to do any damage if you're careful. Good time to look at seals while you're up there too.
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09-14-2016, 08:34 PM
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Now days, I don't have any business of roofs... Glad I purchased three Toppers for the slides. A ladder and a blower will have to do.
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