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09-18-2018, 06:41 PM
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Walking on roof
2012 Jayflight 26RLS. Went up onto the roof to check out the a/c unit and was worried I might damage something walking up there. Is it safe to walk on the roof? Any areas I should avoid? I know I will be up there soon when I wash the trailer. I just want to make sure I don't step where I'm not supposed to.
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09-18-2018, 07:18 PM
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Unless you're a Sumo wrestler you should be fine. You can always use a coupe small pieces of plywood to stand on if the will ease your worries.
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09-18-2018, 07:25 PM
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Should be no issues. The plywood is thin, and only supported every 24 inches, so it flexes a lot. Also the membrane is thin and tears easily. I make sure my shoe's soles are clean. I also put the stabilizers down, and put a piece of cloth between the tt and ladder, as my ladder tore the membrane the first time I went up.
Take it slow and easy.
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09-18-2018, 08:53 PM
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No problem walking on the roof of my fiver. I wear deck shoes and make sure nothing is caught in the soles.
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09-19-2018, 11:55 AM
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Pair of deck shoes or old canvas Converse with no issues and I weigh about 243lbs
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09-23-2018, 08:27 PM
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It shouldn't damage your roof unless you have rocks stuck in the soles of your shoes or something like that. However, be careful. We sometimes sit or crawl on hands and knees when we get up there to clean the roof or check on things.
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09-23-2018, 08:35 PM
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I was up on our TT roof a few times this last summer. I resealed the sky lights, vents and front cap with eternabond tape. I also put dicor on other areas. I just kept my shoes clean and watched how I twisted my feet on the rubber roof. The roof held me very well. I weight 235 pounds.
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09-24-2018, 10:20 AM
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Have to ask but is there anyone in the 340 pound range that has walked on the roof. I have not made it up there yet and it would be good to know if I should just stay on my hands and knees.
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09-24-2018, 10:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jpgale
Have to ask but is there anyone in the 340 pound range that has walked on the roof. I have not made it up there yet and it would be good to know if I should just stay on my hands and knees.
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I run 210 and I keep to the edges and trusses. It flexes way to much for my liking .
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09-25-2018, 05:10 PM
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Keep your shoes clean and rinse the top if you go up there
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09-25-2018, 06:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o2silverado
I run 210 and I keep to the edges and trusses. It flexes way to much for my liking .
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Same here. I limit time on the roof. I do as much as I can from a ladder or scaffolding. The roof is cheaply constructed - flexing, seam and joint separating, TPO tearing, staples dislodging and protruding all unnerve me. With a minimal amount of time on the roof, ours has exhibited all of these. It is fragile. I handle the entire RV with kid gloves. The roof is prime for failures. It takes next to nothing to damage an RV.
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09-25-2018, 06:40 PM
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I've been on my roof, I weight in at 255 but I did stay close to the edge and my TT is older with a metal roof so no worries about tearing the rubber membrane. It did flex though so I was leery about standing, I stayed on hands and knees.
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09-25-2018, 07:55 PM
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You can help spread the load if you use a couple of 2 x 6 boards.
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09-25-2018, 09:07 PM
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I go barefoot... I feel most stable/comfortable that way.
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09-25-2018, 09:31 PM
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I am a barefoot person also. Take your time, walk slowly, make sure of your footing. Remember - - - it is 10 feet down to the pavement so watch your step, take time to plan what you will do. When you can stand on where the beams hold the plywood. If you find a soft spot you may have found a trouble spot which may need to be repaired.
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09-26-2018, 05:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Octopus Prime
However, be careful. We sometimes sit or crawl on hands and knees when we get up there to clean the roof or check on things.
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Ditto!
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09-26-2018, 10:17 AM
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Well hands and knees it is for me then.
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09-26-2018, 10:58 AM
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Roof looks easy to navigate from the ground, until I get up there.Solar panels AC units vents ect. Have to be careful up there, one fall and that's all.
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09-26-2018, 02:57 PM
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There ya go, had to put that thought in my head didn't ya!! Your Killin me LOL
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Originally Posted by bdreinv
Roof looks easy to navigate from the ground, until I get up there.Solar panels AC units vents ect. Have to be careful up there, one fall and that's all.
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09-27-2018, 09:40 AM
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Always worried about the weight and flexing while up there...until I was at the dealer watching 4 guys walking on 1 roof, pressure washing and brushing
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