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Old 04-14-2016, 06:07 AM   #1
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Pallets on the roof ?

I'm looking for advice ? My 33' 5th. wheel is parked on wooded lot year round now under tall pines , Worried about coming back and finding limbs thru a leaking roof I'm considering putting wooden pallets on the roof as a buffer ? Any thoughts ? Thank you in advance .
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Old 04-14-2016, 06:13 AM   #2
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Hello Not sure how the roof membrane would stand up to this. Might consider a shed type pole and beam structure to cover the fifth wheel and slides to protect everything.
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As sure as I did something like that the limb would just miss the pallet and got thru roof anyway.

Don't see where a pallet would stop much. I just make sure I had good insurance.

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Old 04-14-2016, 06:26 AM   #4
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I would guess the amount of pallets required to cover your roof would weigh in the neighborhood of 650 - 750 lbs? And would probably have one heck of a lot of protruding nail heads and splinters that would easily put pin holes in the membrane.

This would be better
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Old 04-14-2016, 06:49 AM   #5
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Thx. , I have a rubber mat the size of the pallet to put under to protect the membrane . I appreciate your feedback.
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Old 04-14-2016, 11:10 AM   #6
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Sounds like a lot of weight to me.
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Old 04-14-2016, 11:13 AM   #7
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How about a carport like Carolina carports
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Old 04-14-2016, 01:03 PM   #8
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You need the roof clear to promote the drying of it after rains, covering it with pallets or anything else, IMHO would trap moisture and promote mold and mildew.
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Old 04-14-2016, 01:18 PM   #9
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A pallet will not stop much of anything coming down and if something does fall on it the damage will most likely be worse vs. having no pallets
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I tend to agree with the other posters. Pallets could create a moisture problem and add a fair bit of weight especially went they're wet.

A proper roof structure is the best way to protect your 5er, but it wouldn't be cheap and you may or may not have the right to erect a structure. If it's not an option, hopefully you'll be able to keep the trees trimmed back sufficiently. I'm able to store mine at a cousin's farm in an open area away from trees.
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Old 04-14-2016, 03:14 PM   #11
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A pallet is not going help much unless it is a small limb and it falls just right. The pallets will trap dirt and moisture ( even with the rubber mat) and things will grow. In addition the risk of of dropping a pallet during placement and removal probably outweighs the probability of a limb falling. I would use a cover to keep leaves and sap off and trim any questionable limbs.
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Old 04-15-2016, 06:31 PM   #12
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u could always go to the lumber yard and get furring strips and the tsc for rubber stall mats to put on top the furring strips will keep the mats off the roof and allow air to keep things dry
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Thank everyone , sounds like it is not worth the risk .
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I did see a Seasonal/Permanent TT in KY that had used Tires holding down the Blue Tarp on the Roof! The TT was Yellow,slight color clash! I would have stoped and taken a Pic.but they were Grilling and changing Oil in the front yard! Youroo!!
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I did see a Seasonal/Permanent TT in KY that had used Tires holding down the Blue Tarp on the Roof! The TT was Yellow,slight color clash! I would have stoped and taken a Pic.but they were Grilling and changing Oil in the front yard! Youroo!!
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