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Old 04-24-2018, 10:10 PM   #1
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Going on roof....

I have a small travel trailer that does not have a roof ladder attached to the rear and the roof is made of a hard rubber type material. I bought some eternbond tape to fix a small leak at a seam to the skylight. I know not to try and walk on it but would it be OK for me to slid across on my belly to get to where I need to work? I weigh 200lbs. Thanks for the help and advice!
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my 21 footer does not have a ladder.. I go up on the roof and walk gently ...clean shoes / boots.. no rocks in treads .... and I kneel to check / reseal seams ... I just don't walk close to seams or appliances up there It does not move or sag .. and I am 6'4 255
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Old 04-26-2018, 03:51 AM   #3
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I throw a padded moving blanket on the roof and a 3x4 piece of plywood and use that as a platform for maintenance.
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.. and I am 6'4 255
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[QUOTE=Thom;59280]I wondered why we call you Mongo. [/Q

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my 21 footer does not have a ladder.. I go up on the roof and walk gently ...clean shoes / boots.. no rocks in treads .... and I kneel to check / reseal seams ... I just don't walk close to seams or appliances up there It does not move or sag .. and I am 6'4 255


6’3”. No ladder on my TT. I put a nice size piece of wood down and crawl on that I’m 270 lbs. looks funny but works for me.


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Just wanted to say thanks to all of the replies. Went up on the roof and resealed everything and had no issues. Did do it in my socks as I didn't want to mark up the roof.
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Welcome to the Forum - Glad you got you issue resolved...
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