odds and ends and a few leaks

[jana milsten]

we are happy air streamers with our newly purchased 1968 Globetrotter..........and in the midst of a major refurbishing.........the little thing has taken over our every waking moment and we even dream Airstream .............
Right now we are dealing with leaks.......coming in from outside around windows and above through vent..........any hints..........like how do you get up ontop without denting ........not saying there aren't already a few dents..but those are character dents......
for any helps or hints we thank you in advance and are happy in our own little way to be part of a much larger happy clan.....

[MW64OVERLANDER]

Originally Posted by jana milsten

we are happy air streamers with our newly purchased 1968 Globetrotter..........and in the midst of a major refurbishing.........the little thing has taken over our every waking moment and we even dream Airstream .............
Right now we are dealing with leaks.......coming in from outside around windows and above through vent..........any hints..........like how do you get up ontop without denting ........not saying there aren't already a few dents..but those are character dents......
for any helps or hints we thank you in advance and are happy in our own little way to be part of a much larger happy clan.....

Jana,
Airstreamers are an ingenious lot and you will receive many ideas on the best way to work on top of the trailer without doing more damage than you are trying to fix.
One method that I have used with success is the articulated ladder. These can be purchased at Lowe's or Home Depot in both the three section and four section models. I found the three section type to work the best on my 64 Overlander. You will also have to purchase a device called a wing span. This is a u-shaped device that attaches to the top section of the ladder and has a 50" span and a 12" standoff. Finally I attached a carpet covered 1x6 to the wing span to spread the weight further and to prevent any damage to the skin by the ladder. The first two sections can be locked straight and the third section folded over the top of the trailer. As long as you span two ribs when you place the ladder, you will not damage the skin and have an excellent work platform to work from. I even used this to remove my old air conditioner and install the new one. Just one of many ways to do it. Hope this helps.

Mark

[lewster]

Originally Posted by MW64OVERLANDER

Jana,
Airstreamers are an ingenious lot and you will receive many ideas on the best way to work on top of the trailer without doing more damage than you are trying to fix.
One method that I have used with success is the articulated ladder. These can be purchased at Lowe's or Home Depot in both the three section and four section models. I found the three section type to work the best on my 64 Overlander. You will also have to purchase a device called a wing span. This is a u-shaped device that attaches to the top section of the ladder and has a 50" span and a 12" standoff. Finally I attached a carpet covered 1x6 to the wing span to spread the weight further and to prevent any damage to the skin by the ladder. The first two sections can be locked straight and the third section folded over the top of the trailer. As long as you span two ribs when you place the ladder, you will not damage the skin and have an excellent work platform to work from. I even used this to remove my old air conditioner and install the new one. Just one of many ways to do it. Hope this helps.

Mark

Mark.

Perhaps you have a photo of your roof ladder device?

[cameront120]

Here is a link to a ladder scafolding that another forum member shared with me

http://www.airforums.com/forum...tos-20568.html

Welcome to the forum!

[Frank S]

Hi jana milsten--Here is how I get to the top of my A/S to work on it. I pull my 2001 Chevy Suburban with roof rack next to the A/S (close). Then I toss my rubber floor mats on the Chevy roof, along with about a 3-ft square of 1/4" plywood, and tools I will need. Open the rear door, step on the rear floor, grab the roof rack side rail, step up on the rear seat, then step up on the top of the front seat back still holding on to the side rail. I'm now up high enough to pull my self up on the roof (and I'm 70). Once up on the Chevy roof I lay out the floor mats on top to walk on (protect roof, and keep from slipping). I put the plywood on the A/S roof to lean, or sit on, which spreads out my weight enough to keep from damaging the A/S roof. Works for me.--Frank S

[MW64OVERLANDER]

Originally Posted by lewster

Mark.

Perhaps you have a photo of your roof ladder device?

Lew,
I didn't have a picture of the ladder to post. The next time I use it, I will be sure and take a few pictures and post them on this or another pertinent thread.

Mark

[AYRSTRM2]

Search the forum on "roofs" "ladders" and "air conditioners". You'll find lots of advice. Short answer is: Don't get on or near the end caps; use a ladder with something keeping it from scratching the skin; you can then stand or scoot on the roof freely and it will support you unless you're Andre the Giant size(540lbs, 7'1" and he has a posse).

We bought an adjustable scaffolding with locking wheels, the commercial style, not the type at Home Depot for something else and it works great for working on the roof and window tops.

John