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Old 11-24-2023, 04:59 PM   #1
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I have a 2018 Jayco Hummingbird and plan to install solar panels on top of the trailer soon. The top looks sturdy but would hate to stick a leg through to the sink below. Does anyone know if I can walk on the top?
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I have a 2018 Jayco Hummingbird and plan to install solar panels on top of the trailer soon. The top looks sturdy but would hate to stick a leg through to the sink below. Does anyone know if I can walk on the top?
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I have a 2018 hummingbird (16mrb) no slide out. I Emailed Jayco and asked them if the would send me a diagram of the roof structure. They Emailed me a copy in just a couple of days. I’m 5’10” and about 180lbs.,I don’t walk on mine ( I’m 71 years old ) but I have crawled all over it washing and waxing it and sealing the seams and roof jacks and have had no problems with it not taking my weight. Be careful around the front and rear of the roof it’s pretty darn slippery and you really don’t have anything to hold on to. Best of luck to you.
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I have a 2018 Jayco Hummingbird and plan to install solar panels on top of the trailer soon. The top looks sturdy but would hate to stick a leg through to the sink below. Does anyone know if I can walk on the top?
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This is my fourth RV and I have walked on top of every one of them for cleaning, repair and inspection.
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I have a 17 RK Hummingbird and have walked on mine. Because of the small size and limited space I prefer to kneel, but it will take a reasonable amount of weight.
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I use a 3'x4' of 1/4" piece of plywood to kneel on to distribute my body weight when I'm on the roof.
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Good morning:
Thanks to all of you for your responses. Looks like the solar installation can go forward.
Incidentally, this is my first time on a forum. Found my post by accident and don't know if I can ever find it again.
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Thanks to all of you for your responses. Looks like the solar installation can go forward.
Incidentally, this is my first time on a forum. Found my post by accident and don't know if I can ever find it again.
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There is also a Hummingbird group on Facebook. It is friendly and helpful.
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