Walking on the roof

Is the roof flat or curved? My Coleman is a clone of your TT - made by THOR, and I walk on it to put on the cover.

You get some very strong Caravans in Australia, on the other hand you get some lightweight rigs as well

I have a Gulf Steam Streamlite and the manual says to use a 4' X 4' piece of 1/2" plywood. I've seen elsewhere on this forum where folks have used a sheet of thick styrofoam with good results. It's lighter and there's less chance of dropping it and having a corner puncture your roof as there would be with the 1/2" plywood.

You may want to look at a thread I posted yesterday titled, "Great way to work on roof".

My 2014 Prowler Lynx, a very much entry level unit, advertises "fully walkable roof" in their sales brochure. I would not walk, but slide on a 3/3-1/2 plywood to spread the weight. Am getting up there today for the first time to install vent covers.

Well here is the follow up. I sent an email to the manufacturer asking whether I could walk on the roof. The manufacturer requested the VIN to check their records. They came back as said not to walk on the roof.

I mention to them that the manual said to check the air conditioning which would require walking on the roof. I suggested laying down a plywood sheet.

The manufacturer suggested I use the old cement finisher’s trick of two pieces of plywood.

I have an old sheet of plywood that I could cut in half and use two 4’x4’ pieces; although some recommended 3’x3’ might be handier.

At this point which ever size I use, I am going to keep my “roof time” to a minimum.

I had a 94 Dutchmen Classic with an alum roof. There was no way you could walk on it. I used 2 pieces of plywood to work on the roof. Each plywood panel was about 3' square.

I couldn't keep track of all the men so bought a Arctic Fox but now I can't remember the name of it half the time. BTW/You can walk on the roof of an Arctic Fox or Nash not that anyone asked.

I'd call them, and I did call coachmen. But you need to hear from the manufacturer. Not ALL TT roofs are strong enough to walk on. Generally speaking, and I mean VERY generally. If the TT has a factory ladder going up to the roof. You can walk on it. Best to call though.

According to 2010 Dutchmen Brochure:
"Truss Style Walk-On Roof With Fiberglass Insulation"

Contact them to inquire:
Phone: (574) 537-0700