aptruncata Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 i know i shouldn't be up there unless it's necessary, but will the roof support my weight? i'd like to get up there one day and scrub off some of the gunk. i have have 21' sunrader. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 weight? I can tell you i go on my 21' sunraders roof all the time and its an 1986. I am 5 foot 11" and 215 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aptruncata Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 oh great! I'm 5'10" and weigh 170. Thanks for the response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I would think it's a combination of: 1. Weight of person walking on roof 2. Where that person steps 3. Condition of MH I've spent considerable time on two, both in excellent condition, walking in bare feet, avoiding skylights/antenna/vents, and, at 6' and 165 lbs, found them both to be quite stable. However, I would think, if one is on top of a MH that has had issues in the form of rot walls and or ceiling, I certainly wouldn't take a chance. And, they can rock sideways, so one wants to be careful in that regard. Plus, a little water up there can create a very slippery surface on the smooth exposed metal. These coaches aren't exactly made of steel, either. I wouldn't lean a ladder against one and I'd make sure a step ladder is high enough up so I can avoid putting any weight on the trim running on the edge of the sides. Also, I would suggest staying off the front area where the upper bed is, at least two or three feet from the front edge. Remember to walk slowly and stay focused up there. It's about 9 and a half feet down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I would suggest plywood if you must get on the roof to spread the weight out a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I have a Sunrader too. I get on the roof every time I give it a good wash. The fiberglass up there is 1/4 inch thick and pretty darn strong Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90toydolphin Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 i have a dolphin and i put two 3x3's with plywood between them across it to distribute the weight to the walls. i'm only 150 lbs but why take the chance of creating a lot of work to fix something i don't need to break in the first place. sure i wouldn't worry about crawling around on a fiberglass one ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.