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Shadow_Hunter
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May 30, 2014

Can my garage roof (truss system) hold a camper shell?

I would like to set up a pulley system in my garage to lift my camper shell from my pickup truck. My shell weighs approx. 200 lbs. Problem is, my home uses trusses instead of conventional framing for ...
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jfkmk
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May 30, 2014
It it were me, I'd have no problem doing what you propose. I have truss construction in my house and can walk in my attic with no problem. I don't think I'd support it by just one truss, but spreading the load like you propose should be ok.

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