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CampLite => CampLite Travel Trailers => Topic started by: 7thunders on May 05, 2017, 04:15:23 PM

Title: Roof Weight Limit
Post by: 7thunders on May 05, 2017, 04:15:23 PM
I have a 16 DBS Travel Trailer,   Is there a weight limit or anything I should be aware of should I Need to get on the roof?
I saw the video on roof care awhile ago and this was a question that came up in my mind.  thank you.

Rob
Title: Re: Roof Weight Limit
Post by: djsamuel on May 08, 2017, 08:10:54 AM
I'm about 200 pounds and I can walk on the roof of my 21BHS with no problem.  It is a 2013 with the aluminum roof.
Title: Re: Roof Weight Limit
Post by: djmiller on May 08, 2017, 08:15:04 AM
Rob,

Our units were never actually rated as a walk on roof however that is how the A/C's are installed.
-Dan
Title: Re: Roof Weight Limit
Post by: 7thunders on May 08, 2017, 02:51:06 PM
Thanks, I don't have a need to walk on the roof other than to clean or maintain it 1 or 2 times a year...
Title: Re: Roof Weight Limit
Post by: kluanie on November 11, 2017, 04:33:00 PM
I just installed 2 MaxAir vent covers on our new 16BHB with the membrane roof. At 210# I kept my weight mostly over the rafters but a few times had to kneel between them. The roof fel plenty strong to support my weight.
Title: Re: Roof Weight Limit
Post by: klaker on November 11, 2017, 05:35:47 PM
I am 160 lbs and walked around on my 21BHS installing fan vents, it is a 2016 with the aluminum roof.

The manufacturer likely rates it as zero weight for liability concerns.
Title: Re: Roof Weight Limit
Post by: LANA/LARRY on November 12, 2017, 06:22:47 PM
Ditto others' on roof support. I installed fan covers on our CL21RBS membrane roof with no problem.
Title: Re: Roof Weight Limit
Post by: garymcclellan on April 02, 2018, 02:48:27 PM
How about the new TPO roofs? I need to get up there to install an easystart on my AC unit. Should I lay down plywood to stand on or should it be ok? Thanks
Title: Re: Roof Weight Limit
Post by: Bluewaterbound on April 03, 2018, 12:34:39 PM
Ply would not needed just walk on the ribs. I'm 185 pounds and have done a lot work on the roof, new vents, 4 solar panels, moved antenna I even added a ladder to get up and down when traveling.
I also have walked, knelt between the ribs and it flexes but holds. Will be adding a kayak rack soon.
Title: Re: Roof Weight Limit
Post by: garymcclellan on April 04, 2018, 12:11:53 PM
Quote from: Bluewaterbound on April 03, 2018, 12:34:39 PM
I even added a ladder to get up and down when traveling.

Any pictures of the ladder you added? I've been thinking of doing this too.