WALKING ON THE ROOF

[Nugene Ledbetter]

So I always get on the roof to blow the debris off before we depart and my says it sounds REALLY BAD inside the coach.Like she thinks I’m coming through the roof.Anyone else climbing on the roof this much?Am I OK or does it need to be limited access?

 

[Bill Martin]

The roof is designed to be walkable for the purposes of cleaning as you are doing. There will be flex in the roof as you walk on it and that would be normal to see.

 

[Nugene Ledbetter]

Thanks Bill

 

[Greg and LauraLee McNair]

I'm using the opportunity to get a drone. 😁

 

[Southernlady]

I'm using the opportunity to get a drone. 😁

Drone won’t hold a broom or blower,

 

[Greg and LauraLee McNair]

Nope, but let's me know if its worth the trouble.

 

[roger80465]

I'm using the opportunity to get a drone. 😁

Been there....done that!

 

[darrell]

Actually if you get one of the larger drones, it might have enough lift / downflow to clear leaves for you lol.

 

[Southernlady]

We got the drone to see if we need to be up there for caulking.

 

[JWalker]

Been on the roof a dozen times in the last week.
Hundreds of times on our last rig.

 

[Wayne W.]

The roof is designed to be walkable for the purposes of cleaning as you are doing. There will be flex in the roof as you walk on it and that would be normal to see.

What is the weight limit for the roof and the ladder? Anybody have ideas on cleaning the slide tops without getting on the roof?

 

[Bill Martin]

What is the weight limit for the roof and the ladder? Anybody have ideas on cleaning the slide tops without getting on the roof?

The ladders have a 250lb weight limit. A ladder and soft bristle brush/broom can help with getting the slide tops cleaned off.

 

[Wayne W.]

The ladders have a 250lb weight limit. A ladder and soft bristle brush/broom can help with getting the slide tops cleaned off.

Unfortunately, most available ladders have the same problem with weight and only go to about 330lbs unless one is willing to pay an OUTRAGEOUS amount for a 350lb ladder. I think I've got the problem solved however; we've purchased a leaf blower and gutter cleaning attachment.

 

[Shelly S]

So is the roof only rated for 250 pounds as well?

 

[Whitewolf]

So is the roof only rated for 250 pounds as well?

Don't know the actual rating, @Bill Martin or @Jim Beletti would know. But I have seen some pics of people over 250lbs on the roof.

 

[Shelly S]

Don't know the actual rating, @Bill Martin or @Jim Beletti would know. But I have seen some pics of people over 250lbs on the roof.

😂😂😂

 

[Shelly S]

Bill Martin or Jim,
Do either of you know what the weight limit is for being on the roof of a valor or one of these other folk’s campers?
Thanks.
I have a need to get on my roof but i weigh in over 250 but under 300.

 

[Bill Martin]

Bill Martin or Jim,
Do either of you know what the weight limit is for being on the roof of a valor or one of these other folk’s campers?
Thanks.
I have a need to get on my roof but i weigh in over 250 but under 300.

The weight rating of the roof ladder is 250 lbs so that would be the limiting factor.

 

[Shelly S]

The weight rating of the roof ladder is 250 lbs so that would be the limiting factor.

But what if you used a different ladder to get onto the roof?

 

[Whitewolf]

But what if you used a different ladder to get onto the roof?

I would say to tread lightly. 😅 There are 'roof rafters' which are quite solid. Just be careful where you walk. Seriously, if you're unsure, if possible, get someone else to get up there for you.