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02-21-2012, 10:10 AM
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Walking on a RV roof
A close friend of mine fell off his roof and was seriously injured in the fall. I go up on mine frequently for washing it and ensuring all is as it should be. With this said, TAKE HEED that you have on tight fitting shoes with soles which will not SKID on a "possible" moist rubber roof. Second, DO NOT TRY and take all your clean up supplies with you as you ascend to the roof. I have my DW hand up my "blower" OR I get high enough to place it out of the way on the roof and ensure it does not intefere with my ladder hand hold points.
On the bottom side, I generally use a solid step stool or small step ladder to assist me on reaching the ladder safely so I am not "stretching".
Most injuries happen simply because we are not concentrating 100% of the task at hand. These comments are only made to help ensure you do not run into a typical pitfall once up there. WATCH YOUR STEP. There are plenty of things to potentially trip over. (like your broom or blower ).
Be safe....have fun.
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02-21-2012, 12:35 PM
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Location: Hermiston or
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Hank, is that your snow blower under the fifth wheel?? How do you get to it?
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02-21-2012, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Northville NY in the Adirondacks
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I have a 10' ladder that I carry on the trailer. I can usually reach the top of each slide with either a soft push broom or a squeege with the ladder so that I don't have to climb up on the roof every time we pack up. But, if there is any ground slope near the trailer, it doesn't reach the bedroom and bathroom slides.
So I am looking for a 14' ladder. That will also make it easier to reach the roof.
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02-21-2012, 01:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by golfpro
Hank, is that your snow blower under the fifth wheel?? How do you get to it?
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This winter I have not needed it. Crazy winter ... 60°F here today. But in other years, I just send the DW out to get it for me. .... Please don't tell her I said that or I will be sleeping in the Cougar tonight. Travel safely, Hank
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02-21-2012, 02:33 PM
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Location: Arrey,
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Howdy All;
Due to the fact that Rascal dosen't have thumbs ......
I use a rope to haul my necessary supplies up top.
Sometimes, when I have to make several trips up-n-down
I get an extra workout.
hankaye
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02-21-2012, 04:19 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Round Rock, Texas, USA
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I carry a foldup latter so that I can get on the roof. I may need to get up there to inspect for damage/repair. I carry repair materials.
Use an extension handle with brush to sweep off slide.
Pat
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02-21-2012, 06:27 PM
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Location: Lindale, TX
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The easiest solution for me was a small step ladder and a brush-head that screws onto an 12' extendable aluminum painting handle from Lowes. I also have a 12" squeegee that will screw onto the end of the handle to wipe off rainwater. Other than a slide topper, there isn't another good solution. As one poster stated, I have backed my truck up to the edge of the camper before I bought the ladder.
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03-24-2012, 06:09 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Oregon
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Okay so this post may be a bit old but I'm new to a TT. Common sense told me to check my slide for debris before I closed it but I have to ask, are you suppose to dry it as well? If you don't do you get water inside?
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03-24-2012, 06:22 PM
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Location: Northville NY in the Adirondacks
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[QUOTE=Halibutman214;32049]Okay so this post may be a bit old but I'm new to a TT. Common sense told me to check my slide for debris before I closed it but I have to ask, are you suppose to dry it as well? If you don't do you get water inside?[/QUOTE
I use a squeegee to remove most of the water on the top of the slides before retracting them. The seals on the slides help get some of it too, but I usually take an old towel and wipe from the inside of the trailer after the slides are in.
I may be overdoing it here, but I'd prefer to keep the inside of the trailer as dry as possible.
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03-24-2012, 07:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado Mountains
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I always check. I bought a convex mirror on a short pole, made to be used to hook up TT's by yourself. I mounted it on a longer aluminum pole and store it in our TT rear compartment. When ready to bring in slide, I use mirror to look and see if it needs cleaning. Probably 4 out of 5 times all is clean.
But, when it needs cleaning "We carry a stepladder that folds up to about 5" x 5" x 6 feet. That way I can see up there. To clean stuff off I bought a brush made to wash RV's with that has an extendable handle, works perfect." Yup, me as well. Both also fit in rear compartment.
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