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03-08-2016, 08:41 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1970 25' Tradewind
anderson
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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Getting on top of your airstream
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Originally Posted by Bob Cooke
I've been on top of my 1970 25 ft my a couple of times to polish and paint the
Center section. You may have on hand 1@1/2 or 2 in. Wide x3/4 thick strips or
Purchase at builders supply cheap. Cut about 20 or 25 pieces and lay them out in
A row on concrete or long table with about 1in. Between them. Take 1 in. Wide
Nylon strap from tie down sets and nail or staple to the ends of the strips. On the
Last slat leave about 10 or 15 feet of strap free. Throw the loose straps over the
Trailer and tie off to awning arm or anything else available to tie to. Now you
Have a 2 or 3 ft. Wide lattace fitting the rounded contour of the air stream. Adjust
Free straps for top center - rounded edge etc. When not in use roll the lattace up
Like rolling up roofing paper and easy to store. This method you can lean stand
Or crawl full weight and no damage. Also sed this method to install ac unit on top
Of my c-10 avion truck camper. Try it out. Worked well for me. Bob Cooke
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Michael - vision rolling out a,2x10 carpet runner. Get on an 8ft ladder and go
Up to the top step lay the carpet over the trailer end for end. Remember the
Unit I made is wood slats. Step off the ladder on onto slats. Can't make a picture
Just now so hoe this helps you understand. Have a nice day. Bob Cooke
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03-08-2016, 09:05 AM
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Rivet Master 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 783
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Cooke
Michael - vision rolling out a,2x10 carpet runner. Get on an 8ft ladder and go
Up to the top step lay the carpet over the trailer end for end. Remember the
Unit I made is wood slats. Step off the ladder on onto slats. Can't make a picture
Just now so hoe this helps you understand. Have a nice day. Bob Cooke
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I think I have it pictured, but if you are using it strap side down, how are you keeping the staples or nails from scratching the surface of the AS?
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03-08-2016, 09:23 AM
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4 Rivet Member 

2016 25' Flying Cloud
Holly Springs
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 327
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I believe BobC means strap side up. But I don't understand how/why the wood slats don't scratch the roof.
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2016 FC 25' FB twin
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06-10-2016, 12:37 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2014 16' Sport
Dunedin
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 82
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I use a mop with a large soft head. Worked very well.
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06-10-2016, 01:08 PM
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1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,428
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I use a ladder padded with the old padded board that used to be the pull section under the gaucho. I put some screw eyes in the non-padded side of the board, and use cable ties to attach the board to the ladder. That makes it several feet long, and it hasn't scratched anything yet.
The padded board rests horizontally just under the awning. It's worked for the installation of two solar panels, a new TV antenna, a new radio antenna, and refurbishing the original airconditioner (including a vacuum pump and a 30# bottle of R-22).
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06-10-2016, 01:43 PM
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2002 30' Classic S/O
Melbourne Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,568
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I use an extension ladder with foam padding made from a "pool noodle". Cut it in half and slit the halves lengthwise on one side. Slip them over the legs of the ladder where it leans on the trailer at the awning rail. Put it up high enough that you can hold on to it while you step to the roof. Walk only on the rivet lines running across the trailer. Those are the ribs. If you have to work elsewhere, use boards to bridge between the ribs. The roll up lattice sounds like a good idea. I may make one.
Al
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2013 Dodge 2500 Laramie 4x4 Megacab Cummins
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06-10-2016, 02:39 PM
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Rivet Master 

1961 24' Tradewind
1969 29' Ambassador
1970 21' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,781
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When we need to work on or wash the roof the front loader on the backhoe works pretty well
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06-11-2016, 06:35 AM
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Rivet Master 
1996 25' Excella
Tillsonburg
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 833
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I've repaired my AC and replaced the old antenna with a new Winegard without having to climb on the roof. I put a padding on the awning cover and worked from the ext ladder.
JCW
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06-11-2016, 04:04 PM
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Rivet Master 
2017 30' Classic
Anna Maria
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 970
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Al and Missy
I use an extension ladder with foam padding made from a "pool noodle". Cut it in half and slit the halves lengthwise on one side. Slip them over the legs of the ladder where it leans on the trailer at the awning rail. Put it up high enough that you can hold on to it while you step to the roof. Walk only on the rivet lines running across the trailer. Those are the ribs. If you have to work elsewhere, use boards to bridge between the ribs. The roll up lattice sounds like a good idea. I may make one.
Al
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I have been doing the very same.
How does it go ? Great minds.....
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06-11-2016, 04:25 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Telescoping ladder with a couple of kayak roof pads. They are already pre cut perfectly to fit the ladder.
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08-11-2016, 11:20 PM
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Rivet Master 
1972 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
felton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 576
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I looked into this a while back and read that it's ok to walk on the roof ? Maybe I was mislead. ?
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08-12-2016, 04:09 AM
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Rivet Master 
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,103
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Maybe so, but I'm chicken.
Cluck, cluck, cluck...
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08-15-2016, 09:09 PM
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New Member
Vinton
, Louisiana
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobkatbry
I couldn't find these other threads. I want to polish the spine of my airstream and I don't want to walk up there.
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Bob, bill n vinton, new to asing, 589 6760, give me a call if u can help a new aser
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08-15-2016, 09:28 PM
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New Member
Vinton
, Louisiana
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobkatbry
I couldn't find these other threads. I want to polish the spine of my airstream and I don't want to walk up there.
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Bob, bill n vinton, new to asing, 589 6760, give me a call if u can help a new aser
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