Derek up North Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 This could be a solution that suits you! http://www.motocorv.com.au/store/roof-mounted-h-frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigger camper Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Here is the frame I had made (looks a lot like the one from the link) and it gives my roof a very slight curve. It cost me about $250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Looks perfect for mounting some solar panels too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyboxII Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Looks like a solution to an ongoing problem. Sent an email to the company that came up with the link and am waiting for a reply. Any source for this in the USA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 unless you have a fiberglass Toyhome, they have curves in the roof. Supposed to be curved up unless of course they are flattened by an air conditioner No curves on the Minicruiser with aluminun skin over plywood and foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Looks perfect for mounting some solar panels too. That's a lot of weight and added height just for a few solar panels. I also suspect leak prone if used for an AC unit. All a solar panels needs is some small Z-brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 If I did that I would miss the unexpected shower I get when in move the MH it all ways takes just enough time for me to open the door and start to get out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 That's a lot of weight and added height just for a few solar panels. I meant to use the support to multitask and not just use it to support the weight of the A/C. Without adding extra holes for a collection of 'Z' brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I meant to use the support to multitask and not just use it to support the weight of the A/C. Without adding extra holes for a collection of 'Z' brackets. It's similar to what I had to put under my Chinook to support it. And yes, I can see how it could be an option to fix a roof sagging from an AC unit rather then tear it apart. Would not be my choice. If the roof is sagging - it's likely rotted and needs to be redone anyway. You'd be be putting straight metal supports over a not-straight rotted roof that would likely get worse over time. Likely to be leak prone at the juncture of the AC unit, supports, and old roof. Just my opinion. Different people address problems in different ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Mine sagged not a lot just enough to collect water and it had aluminum rafters. There was no rot I had the ac off to replace the gaskets they just sag the span is too wide to support the weight. What I don't get with the brace yeah it will support the ac but how does it fix the sagging roof and how do you reseal the ac? I'm missing some thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 If you read the ad the brace is for new roofs that the owner wants to install a roof AC on. Its not to fix a bad roof. The design will help a bad roof, if you put a small curve in the bracket then it would help drain the roof. Preventing more damage. To seal it you just use 2 gaskets one on the underside and the other between the brace and the AC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 I'm guessing (only) that a sagging roof might be pulled up to this bracket as you tightened the fixing screws. It would have a better chance of doing this if you had some jack-posts temporarily pushing up while doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdrhound Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 http://toyotamotorhome.org/forums/index.php?app=gallery&image=2860 I went fore and aft between the two metal roof ribs with 1/4"x1.5"x1.5" aluminum. Pulled up a half inch of roof sag with the 1/4x20 s/s bolts. Only had to shape the bottoms of the 1/8"x1.5"x.5" channel cross pieces to match the curve of the roof. p.s. Also got a new A/C from the project after cracking a tube pulling down the old unit. Not a one person job. And No, they are not repairable, legally, in CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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