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01-28-2019, 05:24 PM
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New Member
San antonio
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Can an Airstream have a roof porch?
I was wondering if an airstream could have a small porch on top or even a collapsable canvas room to sleep in on the top of an airstream. I figure a bit of reinforcement would be due but i cant see why it couldnt.
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01-28-2019, 05:52 PM
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Rivet Master 
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
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I think it is possible with the right reinforcement for example my satellite dish
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01-28-2019, 06:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 34' Excella
Warren
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Not a lot of places on the roof to sleep with vents, A/C, TV antenna, vent stacks, etc on the roof. The only strength is in the aluminum ribs and they are not designed to support much weight. The roof is curved as well, so you would have to build a structure and you are going to create a nightmare, and potentially cause severe damage to the trailer. If you really want to do this I suggest that you buy an SOB and damage it instead!! JMHO
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01-28-2019, 06:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Globetrotter
McHenry
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumatic
I think it is possible with the right reinforcement for example my satellite dish
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Well played! No Photoshop either!
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01-28-2019, 06:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Globetrotter
McHenry
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,203
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Try the tow vehicle instead
Quote:
Originally Posted by Air-Dreamer
I was wondering if an airstream could have a small porch on top or even a collapsable canvas room to sleep in on the top of an airstream. I figure a bit of reinforcement would be due but i cant see why it couldnt.
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I agree with CBWELL; too much stuff on the AS roof. BUT - you can do it on your tow vehicle! Lots of these available. Yakima makes one as well.
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01-28-2019, 06:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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Another option 
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01-29-2019, 03:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Air-Dreamer
I was wondering if an airstream could have a small porch on top or even a collapsable canvas room to sleep in on the top of an airstream.
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Err-dreaming IMO.
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01-29-2019, 04:44 AM
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Retired.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Air-Dreamer
I was wondering if an airstream could have a small porch on top or even a collapsable canvas room to sleep in on the top of an airstream. I figure a bit of reinforcement would be due but i cant see why it couldnt.
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Welcome to the forums.
I think that would be a Very Bad Idea.
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01-29-2019, 08:09 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
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Welcome Aboard!! 🥂👍
Don't forget the toe rail life-lines to prevent accidental "man overboard"...⛵️
Bob
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01-29-2019, 08:45 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
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When you look out the window of an airplane, there are no step signs all over the wing.
Those should also be on top of airstreams. The structure is not built for supporting the weight of a person. At least between the ribs where there is no support under the skin.
You could possible build an external frame to become a deck for your porch/tent.
But the would add weight up there where its not a good thing. Plus mess up the airflow along the roof while towing.
There is one model of airstream motorhome called a Skydeck that would fit your needs by design.
Cheers Richard
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01-29-2019, 09:25 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Questionable roof reinforcing
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01-29-2019, 01:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1985 34' Excella
Victoria Harbour
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Look in classifieds under airstream motorhomes. There is a Skydeck listed there.
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01-29-2019, 01:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Air-Dreamer
I was wondering if an airstream could have a small porch on top or even a collapsable canvas room to sleep in on the top of an airstream. I figure a bit of reinforcement would be due but i cant see why it couldnt.
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..you best have another toke......
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02-13-2019, 10:26 AM
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Stay CazuaL
2018 25' Flying Cloud
2014 19' Flying Cloud
Reseda
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumatic
I think it is possible with the right reinforcement for example my satellite dish
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You got one toooooooo?!!!!!!!
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02-13-2019, 10:35 AM
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E Pluribus Aluminus
2008 34' Classic S/O
1967 22' Safari
2005 30' Classic
Land Of Enchantment
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Air-Dreamer
I was wondering if an airstream could have a small porch on top or even a collapsable canvas room to sleep in on the top of an airstream. I figure a bit of reinforcement would be due but i cant see why it couldnt.
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Sure you can... 
But it's going to end up being an awfully expensive mistake (and perhaps a source of embarrassment when trying to explain what happened to fellow Airstreamers)...
I'm with tjdonahoe on this one...
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02-13-2019, 12:09 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
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Pacific Palisades
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Join Date: Nov 2018
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Truck Bed Tent
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Originally Posted by dznf0g
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What is the make and model of that truck bed tent?
Thanks
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02-13-2019, 12:22 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 33' Classic
Medway
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Dec 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumatic
I think it is possible with the right reinforcement for example my satellite dish
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Most excellent advice! LOL!!!
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02-13-2019, 12:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Read
What is the make and model of that truck bed tent?
Thanks
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Kodiak truck tent
http://www.kodiakcanvas.com/truck-tents/
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02-13-2019, 01:01 PM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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Buy a pre-owned Skydeck motorhome if you want to play on the roof.
Unfortunately, you cannot put any weight on a conventional Airstream or Argosy RV roof outside of the rivet lines, and even then, not a lot of weight.
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02-13-2019, 02:15 PM
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Streamline64
Vintage Kin Owner
Grass Valley
, California
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Stay Off The Roof
I learned about the roof, the hard way. My 64 Streamline has lots of ribs
and several lengthwise parallel ribs but is still subject to "dishing" if you
are careless about walking on it. I scrupulously avoided walking on the roof and it was in good shape. I took it to a local Nevada City repair place to get doors remade and vents replaced-- and I told them do not let anyone walk on the roof without some plywood to protect the roof. The next time I pulled in to check on the work, there the guy was up on the roof without any protection, he said he was "walking on the ribs". As it turns out that was consistent with the rest of his work, too. The sheet metal is not strong enough to step on without something to spread the weight out on. I now have several roof panels that are dished in, which may or may not be a problem requiring a roof sealer of some kind.
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