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06-25-2018, 09:12 PM
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working on the roof
I have a 2017 Wilderness 2750, I want to inspect the roof for cracks and put covers over my vents.
I'm a big boy, 6'6" and 320 pounds, is it possible that I may damage the roof by walking/kneeling on it?
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06-25-2018, 09:14 PM
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Same here curious.
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06-25-2018, 09:18 PM
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I would cut two 4x4 sections of 3/4 inch plywood and lay it on top of the roof so it does a better job distributing your weight then the thin play they have on top of the trusses.
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06-25-2018, 09:19 PM
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6 foot 4 and about 280. never had an issue on any of my units. spread your weight through multiple contact points or large contact points. like your but or lower leg etc
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06-25-2018, 09:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by USMC0311
I have a 2017 Wilderness 2750, I want to inspect the roof for cracks and put covers over my vents.
I'm a big boy, 6'6" and 320 pounds, is it possible that I may damage the roof by walking/kneeling on it?
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1/4" Plywood sheets 2'x2' with Thick Foam Pool Mat on top! Easy on your Knees and long enough for your Toe area also! If you want to "Walk" at 320# put on "Snowshoes"! Youroo!!
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06-25-2018, 10:01 PM
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Subbed!
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06-26-2018, 01:18 PM
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If you look at some of the Forest River brochures you'll see 3 or 4 guys on the roof installing stuff, so it's plenty strong.
For safety's sake, I'd use some thin plywood pieces to spread the weight out a bit. 2'x2' should be plenty big.
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06-26-2018, 01:42 PM
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Not all roofs are built the same. Some are very stout, some are not. Using something to distribute your weight is a must. My BIL needed his new covers installed on his new toy hauler 5r, and he is 300lbs. Im 250, and did it for him. His new roof had more flex in it than my 12yo toy hauler roof. Go slow, and if you think it doesn't feel right, back up and rethink it. Find a nephew, teenager, neighbor to assist. Those vent covers are not complicated to install. You can supervise from a ladder and coach someone half your weight without worry. Do it in the shade or morning before it gets too hot to be on the membrane.
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06-27-2018, 11:46 AM
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Location: Ontario, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by USMC0311
I have a 2017 Wilderness 2750, I want to inspect the roof for cracks and put covers over my vents.
I'm a big boy, 6'6" and 320 pounds, is it possible that I may damage the roof by walking/kneeling on it?
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I am 265 and feeling the roof move under my feet is scary. I have resorted to coaching a smaller adult child from a nearby ladder and try to stay off the roof.
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07-03-2018, 02:13 PM
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Never had a problem, just try to keep my feet near the joists.
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07-04-2018, 04:24 PM
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Location: Greer, SC
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More advice...
I am only 150# so I don't worry, but if was heavy I would distribute my foot load with a couple 2'x2' pcs of 1/2"-3/4"plywood with cushion material UNDER the plywood. Most roofs are arched and w/o the cushion, the foot load will not be adequately distributed and would still be applied at a point until the roof flexes. Just my 2 cents worth.
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07-14-2018, 09:41 PM
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Snow shoes
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07-15-2018, 11:39 PM
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I’m I’m 230 and my Catalina flexes more than I am comfortable With. This issue is the 3-4 feet between supports. I walk on 2x4s
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