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    Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 7:05am
Has anyone got there full weight on a Pod roof to work on the A/C or other maintenance? Does FR have a position on this 1. Don't go on the roof only work from the sides. 2. Kneeling or walking on the roof is ok.   
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I walked on our 177 roof a couple times, but was able to do nearly everything from a regular ladder leaned against the side.. 
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 8:36am
Me too, I also have been on the roof several times, normally can reach anything with ladder.
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I've been on the roof many times to work on various things like installing the Micro-Air Easy Start in the AC, installing and then removing and installing again a cover on the fan, washing and waxing the top, removing the cover of the AC so I could paint it white and reinstalling it, etc. The roof is strong as long as you stay on the flat part (179 and 180 size models). I'm not sure about some of the other models. I guess it depends on whether the other models also have the aluminum framed part on the top. There is a YouTube video of a 2014 factory tour showing two workers on the roof of an R-Pod under construction. I think if two people can safely be up there, I can be up there as long as I take care not to fall off since I don't have that nice bridge along side for safety.
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Posts: 83 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 9:57am
Several times. My PDI tech recommended I stay on my knees. Seems solid with no flexing. 
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I have not been up there yet, as I've been able to do what I need from the side on a ladder. However, as I tip the scales at a little over 200 lbs, I would be super careful. I think I would lay a sheet of 1/4" plywood over the top to help distribute the load as a precaution.
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As I have said on other threads on this topic, I slither around on the roof.  Never had a problem except that I'm too old and fat to be climbing up there in the first place.  I would recommend wearing spike heels on the roof. Wink
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Originally posted by lostagain

I would recommend wearing spike heels on the roof. Wink
I was going to suggest golf cleats for traction... Star
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I’ve climbed up to the roof on my 180 to put the trailer cover on but I stayed on my knees and only on the flat part. I didn’t want to get too close to the front because I could just see myself sliding off and landing on the tongue (and then being taken to the hospital!!)
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I fell off mine it took a week to heal:)
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