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10-15-2020, 07:50 AM #11
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I used to do a lot of roof work both building roofs and roofing. I had eye surgery about 7 years ago and for some reason it affected my ability to balance so I just don't go on roofs anymore. It's a bit of a pain but just find someone to do your roof maintenance for you. I take my camper to an RV repair place but perhaps you could find a good mobile RV repair person.
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10-15-2020, 07:58 AM #12
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Not a dumb question AT ALL and no need to be embarrassed about it.
Are you *reasonably* strong? I'm old and very unfit, but I'm able to wrestle a ladder like the one below around without hurting myself.
https://www.wernerco.com/us/products...eries/MT-22IAA
Mine's very similar to that one, maybe an older model of it. It's REALLY solid, even though I'm within a few dozen pounds of testing its weight limit, it's versatile, and it fits perfectly across the front wall of our basement compartment; I carry it with us all the time.
It can be adjusted to just reach the roof; maybe you could just crawl over the top rung onto the roof? Or it can be adjusted to extend well above the roof; maybe you can climb so your feet are at roof level and then just step around the side of it?
It is a bit of a workout to move it around when configured as a fully-extended extension ladder but I'm the opposite of fit and I do it.
Hope this helps.Mark - 2018 Solitude 310GK - 2017 F-350 diesel SRW short box - Pullrite Superglide hitch
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10-15-2020, 08:06 AM #13
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Brian & Kellie
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10-15-2020, 08:20 AM #14
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I am in the same boat as you. My solution was to use a 14 foot step ladder placed beside the trailer
close to where I need to be. My Imagine is a little over 11 feet high so this puts me above the roof.
I can step from the ladder onto the roof. I have never used the built in ladder. I see you have a 5er
so I cannot speak to whether it would work for you.
This is a condition that many of us suffer with, no fun.
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10-15-2020, 11:16 AM #15
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I have always been "reasonably" comfortable with ladders and working at height. As the years have caught up with me, my comfort level has decreased markedly. Still, though, I break out my extension ladder once or twice a year and get up on the roof of our Solitude for roof washing and seal inspection. The last two times I put all 5 slides out first and I found it really reduced my anxiety when working around the edges. It gives the impression of greater width resulting in less "edge sensitivity".
Just my .02.
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10-15-2020, 01:34 PM #16
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Wow what a timely post SteveFury, I feel your pain. I have been afraid of heights my entire life, no way I get on the roof of my 375! Yours is gorgeous by the way, haven't seen one in full body paint! We were camping on Lake Conroe in heavy forest last weekend. Family members left a day early and so on departure day it left only me to get the huge amount of leaves and pine needles off the slides so I could pull them in. I sat and stared at the beast and thought this is ridiculous I can do this. Got out the 4 ft step ladder and slung my cordless blower over my shoulder and scampered right up. As someone mentioned it is much better with all the slides out and I just never looked down other than at the roof or slides. Blew everything off and pulled them in. Now I know I can do it the next time will be easier. Nice side benefit was I got to see that my roof is pristine and the sealant looks great!
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10-15-2020, 03:47 PM #17
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I have found that best ladder to use is folding "A" type. Use them in "A" position and not straight on flat surface. They are more stabile than a regular step ladders. Just make sure it goes high enough to work on top of camper in "A" position; some of shorter "A" ones won't work and are more dangerous if you try to climb too high on them.
Home Depot before Covid 19 use to have them on sale for $89, don't know about today.
This is one similar to what I am talking about from Home Depot. Costco also sells them under different name.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-...T-23/309539716
I carry this ladder in cargo bay but wouldn't recommend it to use for cleaning camper roof, it is very light weight and not as stable as the one from Home Depot but it is my emergency ladder. It takes up very little space in cargo bay.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/GP-Logist...adder/25521241Last edited by Buckskin; 10-15-2020 at 03:51 PM.
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10-15-2020, 05:33 PM #18
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BTW I'm drooling over your setup.
What is it with as we get older we get scared of heights. I mean, in my 20 and 30s, had no problem getting on a 8/12 pitch roof 3 stories high. Now forget it.
Your question is not dumb and dont be embarrassed at all. I use that thing GD calls a ladder when camping before we close the slides but believe me there is no braveness in my knees, arms and the rest. You cant tell by looking at me but believe me, no braveness at all. And it's just the Imagine model. When I get up and peak over the roof and slide top and see no leaf or branches, right back down I go real quick too. Lol. Now you've received lots of good advise. I understand you wanting to do your own inspection. It's hard to trust others when you've been screwed before. Since your in the country and you seem to have room, I really liked @geotex1 suggestions of a stairway. If not then a ladder is what I use that extends 3-4ft past the top.
Good luck my friend, as you can see, you are not alone. Keep us posted.
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10-17-2020, 07:23 AM #19
You're not alone!
I save my swaggering for when I'm safely attached to the ground. I don't like using the "conveniently placed ladder" both from its size and the concern that i could compromise a seal. What i did was spend an extra 500 at Lowes and bought a two-stage set of scaffolding. In addition to make getting onto the roof easier, it makes a great platform for working all along the sides.
One thing i did for stability was add a heavy-duty cross-bracing strap.
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10-17-2020, 08:07 AM #20
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I use to work for a roofing company. At times I had to climb a 50' extension ladder. I was way young back then but it was scary. These days I'll climb my Imagine roof ladder and carefully make the transition.
If you are truly scared and nervous that makes climbing a ladder even more dangerous. There must be someone around willing to take the climb.
Do you live anywhere near Georgia? If you do I'll come and make the climb for you.Charles and Susan
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