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techntrek
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Topic: Can I walk on the roof? Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 10:58am |
Not a big deal, really. It is fully framed and designed for it. Personally I never stood on the roof because I didn't want to lose my balance at that height, and it wouldn't take much to slide off either end. At first I wasn't sure about the roof so I just used a step ladder, but you can't scrub the roof thoroughly that way and you can't do maintenance on the A/C.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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movemaine
Newbie Joined: 31 May 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 9:52am |
I would never stand on the roof. It only takes one weak point to cause a major issue.
For me, it's not worth the risk. With a step ladder you should be able to reach everything.
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Nick
Newbie Joined: 14 Oct 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 1:18pm |
I called Forest River before I went up to remove my A/C from my 178. They said the roof should hold 300lbs. I'm 225lbs, and the roof seemed quiet steady with me up there. I didn't however actually stand on it, I tried to distribute my weight by laying down when possible or kneeling. But it seems fairly sturdy.
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Al
Newbie Joined: 07 May 2015 Location: Plainview Mn. Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 5:54am |
I have been on the roof of our 179. Am 5'5" 150lbs. I use a 2x6x10 to go from rail to rail. I figure its a little better than "walking" on the roof. Live right next door to a fertilizer plant, where fertilizer trucks are always dumping fertilizer in a hopper. So a lot of dust from fertilizer floating in the air. I stand on the 2x6x10 to wash the top. I do carry a 6 ft. Aluminum ladder in the Pod for setting up and washing at campgrounds. Have looked at purchasing a telescoping ladder on Amazon but already have the 6 ft. so really not necessary.
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A.J.
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 2:26pm |
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 29 May 2015 at 10:43pm |
lol
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 29 May 2015 at 9:48pm |
That really is a cool device. Fortunately, I can stand on wife's shoulders and reach everything fine.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 29 May 2015 at 9:39pm |
Pretty dang ingenious. A shame they don't make a 40-footer so I can ditch my old-school extension ladder. But, to get that high the thing would probably weigh more and be huge at the bottom.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Jay in Maryland
Newbie Joined: 28 Feb 2015 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 30 |
Posted: 28 May 2015 at 10:25pm |
thats the coolest ladder ive ever seen!
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Jay
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 28 May 2015 at 9:53pm |
No problem being on the roof, although I always stayed seated or on my knees. We kept a 2 step folding stool in the pod, and just bought one of these for our Salem. A great design for a camper - fairly lightweight, compact, but enough length to get on the roof. My daughter also uses it half-extended to get into the top bunk.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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