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04-24-2011, 06:06 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
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getting onto the roof
How does everyone climb or get access to their Egg roof for painting, applying polish, routine maintenance? I have ladders and I tried boards between 2 ladders but I still can not reach the middle. Do you actually crawl on top, do you put plywood down to spread your weight? Any suggestions would be delightful....
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04-24-2011, 08:28 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: 72 Boler American
Indiana
Posts: 1,557
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I think the two ladders are used like a scaffold with the board suspended above the trailer, I would not recommend putting your body weight on the roof.
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04-25-2011, 09:50 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2005 13 ft Trillium Outback
Posts: 282
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On the roof is a definite NO! Some type of scaffolding over the roof or a bucket truck.
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04-25-2011, 10:22 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Francesca Knowles
Trailer: '78 Trillium 4500
Jefferson County, Washington State, U.S.A.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
How does everyone climb or get access to their Egg roof for painting, applying polish, routine maintenance? I have ladders and I tried boards between 2 ladders but I still can not reach the middle. Do you actually crawl on top, do you put plywood down to spread your weight? Any suggestions would be delightful....
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I've been on my Trillium roof lots of times.
I have several cut-to-length wooden supports that I use to wedge stout boards UP against the ceiling inside the trailer.
Works like a charm!
Francesca
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04-27-2011, 03:26 PM
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Member
Name: Sean
Trailer: Bigfoot
Saskatchewan
Posts: 91
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Depending on what is being done and extension pole and some creativity would work as well. Duct tape is your best friend.
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04-27-2011, 09:48 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2009 Trillium 13 ft ('Homelet') / 2000 Subaru Outback
Posts: 2,222
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You CAN climb on the roof!
I don't know about other brands, but here is the word from the Trillium factory:
You can go up on the roof - restricted to someone of 190 lbs. max.
I've personally been up there. You can't 'walk around', but you can be 'on all fours' to perform maintenance & cleaning.
The only place that's safe is on top of the kitchen cabinet on the left side, and on top of the closet on the right side.
From these 2 positions, most can reach all areas of the roof.
Hope it clarifies.
Tom
I, personally, place a ladder alongside and use a car washing extendable brush. I would think there would be a real danger of sliding off, once one is actually on the roof.
YMMV
A little hint on the use of the brush, do not press hard so the bristles are rubbing on their sides, leave the brush 'stand up' on the end of the bristles. Then use a circular motion. This will remove most dirt.
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04-28-2011, 11:41 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1999 Casita 17 ft Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 255
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I was up on the roof of our Casita 17 to install the MaxAir unit. I didn't stand and walk around, but I did sit and crawl while I was up there. The roof did not flex noticeably.
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04-29-2011, 07:35 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,710
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Several points come to mind. Age of trailer, weight of person climbing on roof... and age of said person
It only takes one OOOPS to decide it wasn't worth it. Damage to the roof could have been offset for the same price as renting proper ladders/scaffolding to do whatever job....
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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04-29-2011, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1999 Casita 17 ft Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 255
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In my case the age of the person climbing is probably more critical. I am 6'4" 215#, the trailer is a 2002 Casita 17.
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04-29-2011, 03:55 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: 72 Boler American
Indiana
Posts: 1,557
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The trip to the E.R. would be way more than a days rent on some scaffolding.
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04-29-2011, 04:06 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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So, does everyone rent scaffolding or take the risk and use a ladder?
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04-29-2011, 04:24 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: 72 Boler American
Indiana
Posts: 1,557
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The way I do stuff I might use a one legged ladder, but at a late 46 tears it doesn't hurt that much yet. lol
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04-29-2011, 06:48 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,710
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Scaffolding or ladders? I think it would depend on what you're trying to do. Wash/wax or cut a hole and install a vent or A/C, etc. I can wash/wax by streeeetching and it's not as critical as a properly installed vent which may take more time and care.
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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