Ideas for lifting AC unit to the top of a RV
I do not have two strong young people around to lift a replacement AC unit to the top of our RV. The roof is about 11' off the ground and the AC weighs 110lbs. I do have a 6' high scaffolding to cu...
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The only problem with any of these sloping ladder tricks is, when something goes unexpectedly wrong, you or a friend can lose his life. Probably won't happen but would you want to be around for that 1 in a 100? Not worth the risk, rent something designed for the task.
I guess that's possible--death from A/C, but very unlikely. I work by myself every day and have learned what works to move weight and the safety aspects involved. I'd suggest to have two men on top pulling on ropes, sliding the crated/boxed unit up the inclined ladder. We are talking about 100 lbs. and a vertical lift of 10' or so. This is not like building a pyramid.
When I was young, it was two bundles of shingles on the shoulder and climb to the peak of the house. That's 120 lbs. up the ladder and up the roof. I didn't think twice since everyone did it that way. Now, it is all about lifts and the fun is gone. ;)
