[pairodice]

We have a 14 foot collapsible aluminum ladder (that I really like) and was wondering how safe it is to walk on the roof?  I need to get up there and redo the silicone (use sikoflex) around the screw holes.  Can I walk anywhere on the roof or do I need to stay on the 'ribs'?

[Chester Stone]

Adrian, I have walked on mine numerous times.

[whatsnewell]

I'm up on my roof at least once a month....

[HoosierDaddy]

I try to place my feet where the ribs are ie. step on the rivets.

[pairodice]

So I finally got up the nerve to walk on the roof to look at the useless Braund TV antenna. I used my telescoping 14 foot ladder and climbed up but when I got to the top I realized there is absolutely nothing to hold on to... I then realized that all my other coaches with ladders had top parts that anchored to the roof with a hand rail at the top. This made me a little uneasy so I gave up (the older I get the more I give up)... I was thinking that maybe some of the big suction cups used to remove windshields might work on the metal roof, I guess the would support my weight. Thoughts? I can't wait to have a shop for the Newell...

[Fulltiming]

The early 1990's Newells had small fold out steps on the side and two grab handles mounted on the roof to help with getting on and off the roof. I don't use the steps myself since I carry a telescoping ladder in the bay but I really find the two grab handles on the roof to be helpful.

[qcj]

So I finally got up the nerve to walk on the roof to look at the useless Braund TV antenna.  I used my telescoping 14 foot ladder and climbed up but when I got to the top I realized there is absolutely nothing to hold on to... I then realized that all my other coaches with ladders had top parts that anchored to the roof with a hand rail at the top.  This made me a little uneasy so I gave up (the older I get the more I give up)...  I was thinking that maybe some of the big suction cups used to remove windshields might work on the metal roof, I guess the would support my weight.  Thoughts?  I can't wait to have a shop for the Newell...

Adrian, when I climb on the roof I always put the ladder on the side where the AH and gen exhaust pipe come through the roof.  It give me something to hold on to.  Works out really well.

[encantotom]

and those telescoping ladders can really scratch the side of the coach if you are not careful

tom

[HoosierDaddy]

I just read in FMCA's magazine about a guy who suffered broken bones while using a telescoping ladder to climb up on his roof. He did allow that it was old, dirty and maybe a bit worn. My '93 has the foot holds up the side. If I need to use a ladder I use my folding ladder and go up the back. There is an air inlet across the back that provides a hand hold.

[qcj]

I don't use telescoping ladders.  I don't even own one.  I only climb on top of my Newell when I am at home and the coach is in garage.  I use an extension ladder that will extend several feet above the height of the coach.  I tape foam rubber where it touches the top for protection of the paint.  I don't have to get on top very often and that is a good thing at my age. I have a 10 foot step ladder which I use to clean and polish the top of my slides, other than that I try to stay off ladders.