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Rescue16
Explorer
Nov 30, 2014

Standing on Slide out

Did a search for standing on slide out and came up with nothing so here goes. I would like to use my 8 Foot step ladder to help me get on the roof of my Travel Trailer. My plan is to step on the slide out from the ladder then climb up on the roof. Is my 220 lbs going to mess up the slide out if I step on to it when it is all the way out to get on the roof??

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  • korbe's avatar
    korbe
    Explorer
    Nov 30, 2014
    Not sure what the design load is for the slide roof, but mine is not very thick. I don't plan on putting my weight on it to find out.
  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Nov 30, 2014
    Not an answer but I wonder if the slide roof is as strong as the main roof. Seems to me that going on the main roof directly is a better way.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Nov 30, 2014
    That seems like a question for the mfg. of your RV

    LINK

    Personally.......
    I would get a taller appropriate ladder.
    One should never use top rung as a step.....ladder should be higher than object for personal safety and ladder stability.

    There is a name for those that attempt short cuts/cutting corners when it comes to proper use of equipment.........


    Injured :B
  • powderman426's avatar
    powderman426
    Explorer
    Nov 30, 2014
    I have never tried it, but the slidout carries the weight of several people at times when there are people on the sofa and or the dining area. So it most likely wouldn't hurt as long as it was near the wall. I would never try it in the middle. JMO

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