Posted 2014-09-24 10:19 AM (#160903) Subject: Trailer Roofs
Big Daddy Muscle Man in charge
Posts: 5
Location: BFN, WA
I apologize if this has been discussed before. I have a 2004 Classic aluminum gooseneck with LQ. This weekend my roof vent in the bathroom broke off and i need to replace it. It sounds like a dumb question but do i need to be concerned about the roof holding my weight when replacing the vent? Do i need to do anything special to prevent damage to the roof? I know on RV's you can climb on them without issue but I thought I would check first on the trailer.
Posted 2014-09-24 11:48 AM (#160905 - in reply to #160904) Subject: RE: Trailer Roofs
Big Daddy Muscle Man in charge
Posts: 5
Location: BFN, WA
Pretty close to the middle actually. I would definitely work from a ladder but would have to put weight on the roof to get all the screws out of the old one and then back in on the new one.
Posted 2014-09-24 3:55 PM (#160907 - in reply to #160903) Subject: RE: Trailer Roofs
Expert
Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
To keep the roof from oil canning from your weight, kneel on a half a sheet of plywood supported by the roof bows to carry the weight. It can be easily moved about as needed. The roof structure is strong enough to carry a person's weight, but the sheeting may bend a bit,if you were to step off the underlying frames.
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