More questions about my 1994 33’ Holiday Rambler Vacationer. As I mentioned in earlier questions, apparently in the past a heavy smoker owned this RV. I would like to take off both roof top AC’s and give the coils a thorough cleaning with soap and water and perhaps a low pressure power-spray (it’s how I’ve successfully cleaned old window AC’s). There is a ladder on the back providing roof top access, yet at 6’5”’s and 230 lbs I’m hesitant to actually walk on the roof. While I don’t ever expect to put spend unneeded time on the roof, if I wear proper shoes (I’m thinking cloth booties over my tennis shoes, or stocking feet), is it okay to walk on the roof for the occasional service needs? Thanks in advance, all y’all have been a great help in my quest to begin my next life’s chapter of full-time RV living.Steve

I'm not 6'5" but, I am a bit over 230. I walk on the roof of our 96 Southwind with no problems.

Do you plan on power washing the two AC units while they are still on the roof, right next to the two holes? If you are going to take them off of the roof, you will need help and something other than the rear ladder.

I don't know about your motor home, but my fifth wheels roof will easily support two big guys as long as the don't stand close together. I think that you would need more than one man to lift and remove the air conditioners. They are built light, but they are still quite a lift for one man. Perhaps park under a tree limb and use a block and tackle. Also, if you have a rubber roof be very careful as the AC units have some sharp corners that will easily cut and tear a rubber roof. I speak from experience.

Why not just replace the filter material on the interior protion of the air conditioners. I don't think RV A/Cs have a air vent function like stick house air conditioners have. The only thing cleaning the "coils" is going to accomplish is more efficent, cooler, operation. Will not help with odor.And don't put cloth booties over your sneakers! It is a sure way to end up on the ground real quick! Far better just plain sneakers for a better grip.

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wny_pat1
Explorer
May 05, 2013
Why not just replace the filter material on the interior protion of the air conditioners. I don't think RV A/Cs have a air vent function like stick house air conditioners have. The only thing cleaning the "coils" is going to accomplish is more efficent, cooler, operation. Will not help with odor.

And don't put cloth booties over your sneakers! It is a sure way to end up on the ground real quick! Far better just plain sneakers for a better grip.
Road_Runners
Explorer
May 05, 2013
I don't know about your motor home, but my fifth wheels roof will easily support two big guys as long as the don't stand close together. I think that you would need more than one man to lift and remove the air conditioners. They are built light, but they are still quite a lift for one man. Perhaps park under a tree limb and use a block and tackle. Also, if you have a rubber roof be very careful as the AC units have some sharp corners that will easily cut and tear a rubber roof. I speak from experience.
rgatijnet1
Explorer III
May 05, 2013
Do you plan on power washing the two AC units while they are still on the roof, right next to the two holes?
If you are going to take them off of the roof, you will need help and something other than the rear ladder.
gbopp
Explorer
May 05, 2013
I'm not 6'5" but, I am a bit over 230. I walk on the roof of our 96 Southwind with no problems.

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