22MLE Roof Truss Construction: Materials, Spacing, and Layout Access

[Miscon]

Can someone tell me a few things....

1. how do i get a roof plan from GD?
2. what are the roof trussed made from?
3. is there a standard truss spacing?

Thanks in advance!
Doug

 

[Capt Bob]

1. Not sure they will provide.

2. Wood.

3. 16” OC.

You can often see several of the truss outlines on the roof surface. The ones closer to the front end are visible on our MLE.

 

[Scott'n'Wendy]

1. You can call GD customer service and ask for a roof layout drawing from them... they may or may not be willing to provide it.
When I mounted solar panels on my roof this past spring I went up on a ladder on a morning with dew. The outlines of the trusses was very easy to see. As the Capt said 16" centres, but sometimes because of vents or fans or whatever there can be the odd variation.

 

[Riverbug]

In addition to other responses, you can simply walk on the roof and you'll know where the trusses are by the way the roof flexes under your feet when you are between them and flex less when you are on top of one. Also, check out some of the videos on RVRoofInstall YouTube channel. They replace roof membrane and sheathing so you can get a good idea of how these are built. They are pretty much the same across types and brands.

 

[Miscon]

GD was great help and the install went smoothly. Thanks all!

 

[terryriddle]

1. Not sure they will provide.

2. Wood.

3. 16” OC.

You can often see several of the truss outlines on the roof surface. The ones closer to the front end are visible on our MLE.

I got a roof truss outline with measurements from Grand Design for my RD260 due to the need to add solar panels. It was very helpful. They have the roof layout for all RVs.

 

[SAC73]

GD was great help and the install went smoothly. Thanks all!

Any way to share with us?