General thoughts on walking on roof?
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285# here. walked all over it for many years. You will find at our
weight you can feel where the supporting ribs are under the skin and
learn to walk on them. otherwise stepping in between them on the
fiberglass does bend it under foot a bit. I don't think you would go
thru but you would maybe leave some tiny stress cracks.
> So im looking for your opinions....what say yee about walking on the roof?
>
> My next job is to change the AC unit and being in the 225lbs range im a little leary of walking on the roof in fear of damaging it.
weight you can feel where the supporting ribs are under the skin and
learn to walk on them. otherwise stepping in between them on the
fiberglass does bend it under foot a bit. I don't think you would go
thru but you would maybe leave some tiny stress cracks.
> So im looking for your opinions....what say yee about walking on the roof?
>
> My next job is to change the AC unit and being in the 225lbs range im a little leary of walking on the roof in fear of damaging it.
Thought the top was aluminum...except for the ends...don't be carrying that AC unit up there and watch where you step and you should be ok. I usually
crawl around on mine to spread the load even though I'm only about 160. Much easier to lose footing while standing on round surface with possible
nature patina.
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Terry Kelpien
ASE Master Technician
73 Glacier 260
Smithfield, Va.
crawl around on mine to spread the load even though I'm only about 160. Much easier to lose footing while standing on round surface with possible
nature patina.
--
Terry Kelpien
ASE Master Technician
73 Glacier 260
Smithfield, Va.
Look into renting a Genie Superlift or Vermette from your local rental house. Build a 3/4 ply deck of the right size and secure to the forks. Have a
lighter friend go high while you stay low and do the cranking.
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John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
lighter friend go high while you stay low and do the cranking.
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John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
I'm 270 pounds and have spent the last 2 weeks walking around up there replacing/ removing caulking everything. A/C units, all the vents, antenna etc.
As has been mentioned try to stay on the ribs but its not always possible. Ive heard a little crunching here and there but it's just the ceiling
insulation.
I used ropes and a moving blanket to remove the A/C units with my son on the ground. The same could be done in reverse.
Good luck.
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Shawn Harris
North Vancouver,
Canada
1977 Palm Beach 403
As has been mentioned try to stay on the ribs but its not always possible. Ive heard a little crunching here and there but it's just the ceiling
insulation.
I used ropes and a moving blanket to remove the A/C units with my son on the ground. The same could be done in reverse.
Good luck.
--
Shawn Harris
North Vancouver,
Canada
1977 Palm Beach 403
Thanks guys....and no im not going to carry the AC (im no longer strong and stupid like i was when i was young...lol)....im going to lift it to and
from the back of the truck then shimmy it over from the side.
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Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
from the back of the truck then shimmy it over from the side.
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Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
I'm about your weight (my wife says that is about to change) and I walk on my roof all the time. I stay off of the fiberglass front cap, and I have a
LOT of stuff up there (two ACs, a pod, sat antenna, TV antenna two solar panels on top of the pod and the rear CA) so there is limited real estate
left for walking around, but no problem.
--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
LOT of stuff up there (two ACs, a pod, sat antenna, TV antenna two solar panels on top of the pod and the rear CA) so there is limited real estate
left for walking around, but no problem.
--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
You guys might talk to Jerry Work about walking around on your GMC roofs.
In particular, what it feels like to take a header off of one.
I am in good shape for my age. (Almost 80) I weigh 190 or so. My coach
has a ladder and factory side railings on the roof. I still have the pod on
the roof. I keep a 12 x 12 foot e-z up, and some vendor signs, etc. up
there. Nothing that I really need every time out.
I never, never, stand up and walk on my roof. All fours for me. But,
you don't have to worry about the roof. Worry about how long your recovery
time is going to be if you survive a header off of it.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Sun, May 3, 2020, 10:18 AM Carl Stouffer via Gmclist <
> I'm about your weight (my wife says that is about to change) and I walk on
> my roof all the time. I stay off of the fiberglass front cap, and I have a
> LOT of stuff up there (two ACs, a pod, sat antenna, TV antenna two solar
> panels on top of the pod and the rear CA) so there is limited real estate
> left for walking around, but no problem.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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In particular, what it feels like to take a header off of one.
I am in good shape for my age. (Almost 80) I weigh 190 or so. My coach
has a ladder and factory side railings on the roof. I still have the pod on
the roof. I keep a 12 x 12 foot e-z up, and some vendor signs, etc. up
there. Nothing that I really need every time out.
I never, never, stand up and walk on my roof. All fours for me. But,
you don't have to worry about the roof. Worry about how long your recovery
time is going to be if you survive a header off of it.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Sun, May 3, 2020, 10:18 AM Carl Stouffer via Gmclist <
> I'm about your weight (my wife says that is about to change) and I walk on
> my roof all the time. I stay off of the fiberglass front cap, and I have a
> LOT of stuff up there (two ACs, a pod, sat antenna, TV antenna two solar
> panels on top of the pod and the rear CA) so there is limited real estate
> left for walking around, but no problem.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
>
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At 220+ lbs. I had no problems working on my roof. I just stayed on or close to the ribs. My 2 stokes left me leary of my balance so I stay off the
roof now. That is why I'm removing the ladder (temptation) and leaving the rails. Besides, I can reach everything from my 6 or 8ft. step ladders or
get one of my grand kids to get on top if needed.
--
Patti & Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach - SOLD
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
roof now. That is why I'm removing the ladder (temptation) and leaving the rails. Besides, I can reach everything from my 6 or 8ft. step ladders or
get one of my grand kids to get on top if needed.
--
Patti & Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach - SOLD
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
Avoid the front seam where it goes from aluminum to the fiberglass cap if you can.
You are more likely to damage yourself slipping off then you are to damage your roof from walking on it, or damage the ladder.
Getting the new A/C on and the old one off the roof can be a trick. I used a forklift, but most do not have that luxury. Many use a extension
ladder and slide the a/c’s up and down on one of those.
--
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
You are more likely to damage yourself slipping off then you are to damage your roof from walking on it, or damage the ladder.
Getting the new A/C on and the old one off the roof can be a trick. I used a forklift, but most do not have that luxury. Many use a extension
ladder and slide the a/c’s up and down on one of those.
--
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
Yup might have to do the ladder trick as well....wife wont let me buy a fork lift...lol.
> Avoid the front seam where it goes from aluminum to the fiberglass cap if you can. Can cause a
> Leak on the seam depending on sealants used.
>
>
> You are more likely to damage yourself slipping off then you are to damage your roof from walking on it, or damage the ladder.
>
> Getting the new A/C on and the old one off the roof can be a trick. I used a forklift, but most do not have that luxury. Many use a extension
> ladder and slide the a/c’s up and down on one of those.
--
Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
> Avoid the front seam where it goes from aluminum to the fiberglass cap if you can. Can cause a
> Leak on the seam depending on sealants used.
>
>
> You are more likely to damage yourself slipping off then you are to damage your roof from walking on it, or damage the ladder.
>
> Getting the new A/C on and the old one off the roof can be a trick. I used a forklift, but most do not have that luxury. Many use a extension
> ladder and slide the a/c’s up and down on one of those.
--
Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
Man lifts are the best way to go to r and r an A/C unit. If you have a
buddy with a bucket truck, that works well also. Gravity is a big help in
removal, you just need to throw it clear of the coach, or anything else for
that matter. Oh, if you wanted to save it, pitching it over the side may
not work for you.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Sun, May 3, 2020, 3:58 PM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist
wrote:
> Yup might have to do the ladder trick as well....wife wont let me buy a
> fork lift...lol.
>
> > Avoid the front seam where it goes from aluminum to the fiberglass cap
> if you can. Can cause a
> > Leak on the seam depending on sealants used.
> >
> >
> > You are more likely to damage yourself slipping off then you are to
> damage your roof from walking on it, or damage the ladder.
> >
> > Getting the new A/C on and the old one off the roof can be a trick. I
> used a forklift, but most do not have that luxury. Many use a extension
> > ladder and slide the a/c’s up and down on one of those.
>
>
> --
> Rich Mondor,
>
> Brockville, ON
>
> 77 Hughes 2600
>
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buddy with a bucket truck, that works well also. Gravity is a big help in
removal, you just need to throw it clear of the coach, or anything else for
that matter. Oh, if you wanted to save it, pitching it over the side may
not work for you.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Sun, May 3, 2020, 3:58 PM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist
wrote:
> Yup might have to do the ladder trick as well....wife wont let me buy a
> fork lift...lol.
>
> > Avoid the front seam where it goes from aluminum to the fiberglass cap
> if you can. Can cause a
> > Leak on the seam depending on sealants used.
> >
> >
> > You are more likely to damage yourself slipping off then you are to
> damage your roof from walking on it, or damage the ladder.
> >
> > Getting the new A/C on and the old one off the roof can be a trick. I
> used a forklift, but most do not have that luxury. Many use a extension
> > ladder and slide the a/c’s up and down on one of those.
>
>
> --
> Rich Mondor,
>
> Brockville, ON
>
> 77 Hughes 2600
>
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When I replaced mine I used two little giant ladders and a ladder plank.
Two of us, each had to lift about 50 lbs.
Dolph Santorine
DE AD0LF
Wheeling, West Virginia
1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
Howell EFI/EBL , Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission
>
> Man lifts are the best way to go to r and r an A/C unit. If you have a
> buddy with a bucket truck, that works well also. Gravity is a big help in
> removal, you just need to throw it clear of the coach, or anything else for
> that matter. Oh, if you wanted to save it, pitching it over the side may
> not work for you.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>
>> On Sun, May 3, 2020, 3:58 PM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist
>>
>> Yup might have to do the ladder trick as well....wife wont let me buy a
>> fork lift...lol.
>>
>>> Avoid the front seam where it goes from aluminum to the fiberglass cap
>> if you can. Can cause a
>>> Leak on the seam depending on sealants used.
>>>
>>>
>>> You are more likely to damage yourself slipping off then you are to
>> damage your roof from walking on it, or damage the ladder.
>>>
>>> Getting the new A/C on and the old one off the roof can be a trick. I
>> used a forklift, but most do not have that luxury. Many use a extension
>>> ladder and slide the a/c’s up and down on one of those.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Rich Mondor,
>>
>> Brockville, ON
>>
>> 77 Hughes 2600
>>
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Two of us, each had to lift about 50 lbs.
Dolph Santorine
DE AD0LF
Wheeling, West Virginia
1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
Howell EFI/EBL , Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission
>
> Man lifts are the best way to go to r and r an A/C unit. If you have a
> buddy with a bucket truck, that works well also. Gravity is a big help in
> removal, you just need to throw it clear of the coach, or anything else for
> that matter. Oh, if you wanted to save it, pitching it over the side may
> not work for you.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>
>> On Sun, May 3, 2020, 3:58 PM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist
>>
>> Yup might have to do the ladder trick as well....wife wont let me buy a
>> fork lift...lol.
>>
>>> Avoid the front seam where it goes from aluminum to the fiberglass cap
>> if you can. Can cause a
>>> Leak on the seam depending on sealants used.
>>>
>>>
>>> You are more likely to damage yourself slipping off then you are to
>> damage your roof from walking on it, or damage the ladder.
>>>
>>> Getting the new A/C on and the old one off the roof can be a trick. I
>> used a forklift, but most do not have that luxury. Many use a extension
>>> ladder and slide the a/c’s up and down on one of those.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Rich Mondor,
>>
>> Brockville, ON
>>
>> 77 Hughes 2600
>>
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I like to use foam work mat cushions to walk on. Next time i may use squares cut from an old memory foam topper.
They add skid resistance and are comfortable to kneel on especially if you're working in the sun as the roof gets hot.
Dennis
> So im looking for your opinions....what say yee about walking on the roof?
>
> My next job is to change the AC unit and being in the 225lbs range im a little leary of walking on the roof in fear of damaging it.
--
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
They add skid resistance and are comfortable to kneel on especially if you're working in the sun as the roof gets hot.
Dennis
> So im looking for your opinions....what say yee about walking on the roof?
>
> My next job is to change the AC unit and being in the 225lbs range im a little leary of walking on the roof in fear of damaging it.
--
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
Be careful walking on the roof. One of our club members died after falling off the roof a couple of years ago.
I'm with JimH... I'm on hands and knees when on the roof.
--
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
I'm with JimH... I'm on hands and knees when on the roof.
--
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
Yup would be hard to explain to my boss how i fell off the roof of my coach when i have 1000$ worth of fall arrest gear in my closet for work and am
Fall Arrest Certified.
> Be careful walking on the roof. One of our club members died after falling off the roof a couple of years ago.
>
> I'm with JimH... I'm on hands and knees when on the roof.
--
Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
Fall Arrest Certified.
> Be careful walking on the roof. One of our club members died after falling off the roof a couple of years ago.
>
> I'm with JimH... I'm on hands and knees when on the roof.
--
Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
I might have to enlist the help of the wife for this job.....lol.
> When I replaced mine I used two little giant ladders and a ladder plank.
>
> Two of us, each had to lift about 50 lbs.
>
> Dolph Santorine
>
> DE AD0LF
>
> Wheeling, West Virginia
>
> 1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
> Howell EFI/EBL , Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission
>
>
> >
> > Man lifts are the best way to go to r and r an A/C unit. If you have a
> > buddy with a bucket truck, that works well also. Gravity is a big help in
> > removal, you just need to throw it clear of the coach, or anything else for
> > that matter. Oh, if you wanted to save it, pitching it over the side may
> > not work for you.
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, Oregon
> >
> >> On Sun, May 3, 2020, 3:58 PM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist
> >>
> >> Yup might have to do the ladder trick as well....wife wont let me buy a
> >> fork lift...lol.
> >>
> >>> Avoid the front seam where it goes from aluminum to the fiberglass cap
> >> if you can. Can cause a
> >>> Leak on the seam depending on sealants used.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> You are more likely to damage yourself slipping off then you are to
> >> damage your roof from walking on it, or damage the ladder.
> >>>
> >>> Getting the new A/C on and the old one off the roof can be a trick. I
> >> used a forklift, but most do not have that luxury. Many use a extension
> >>> ladder and slide the a/c’s up and down on one of those.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Rich Mondor,
> >>
> >> Brockville, ON
> >>
> >> 77 Hughes 2600
> >>
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Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
> When I replaced mine I used two little giant ladders and a ladder plank.
>
> Two of us, each had to lift about 50 lbs.
>
> Dolph Santorine
>
> DE AD0LF
>
> Wheeling, West Virginia
>
> 1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
> Howell EFI/EBL , Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission
>
>
> >
> > Man lifts are the best way to go to r and r an A/C unit. If you have a
> > buddy with a bucket truck, that works well also. Gravity is a big help in
> > removal, you just need to throw it clear of the coach, or anything else for
> > that matter. Oh, if you wanted to save it, pitching it over the side may
> > not work for you.
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, Oregon
> >
> >> On Sun, May 3, 2020, 3:58 PM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist
> >>
> >> Yup might have to do the ladder trick as well....wife wont let me buy a
> >> fork lift...lol.
> >>
> >>> Avoid the front seam where it goes from aluminum to the fiberglass cap
> >> if you can. Can cause a
> >>> Leak on the seam depending on sealants used.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> You are more likely to damage yourself slipping off then you are to
> >> damage your roof from walking on it, or damage the ladder.
> >>>
> >>> Getting the new A/C on and the old one off the roof can be a trick. I
> >> used a forklift, but most do not have that luxury. Many use a extension
> >>> ladder and slide the a/c’s up and down on one of those.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Rich Mondor,
> >>
> >> Brockville, ON
> >>
> >> 77 Hughes 2600
> >>
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