My model 179 is a few months old and one thing I have been wondering about, and the more I ponder it the less clue I have to an answer is this: is it OK to walk on the roof of an r-pod? Is it designed for that? If not, how does one check the seals around openings or work on the AC.
A related question, further revealing my general rv-ing ignorance -when people head out on extended trips, -is it normal to bring a ladder with you (I was thinking I might need it for working with the r-dome track).
thanks!
I am adding the lines below a week or so after the initial post above, -a summary of the responses that followed-
One person said Forest River told him the r-pod roof supports up to 300lbs, and several people have been on there roofs without issue.
Everyone agrees you can reach most things from a ladder and should avoid going on top if you can.
If you must go on the r-pod roof its probably a good idea to distribute your weight by sitting, being on all fours, or using a 2x10 or 2x12 long enough to span slightly over each side of the roof.
Ladders are often available from campground managers, and most people travel with at least a step ladder.
It all seems obvious in hind sight, -Thanks to everyone!