Getting on Roof?

[sameguy]

I need to install a new solar panel which will mean getting on the roof if my Hawk. I was thinking I would put a big piece of cardboard up there, then a piece of plywood to distribute my weight more evenly. Wondering what others have done or would suggest.

 

[larryqp]

I used a ladder and am able to reach the middle from each side and didn't get on the roof. I think its rated at 100lbs, I'm double that so didn't want to chance it. Of course I only had to reach as far as the yakima roof rails, so that made it easier.

 

[EDR]

I have an ‘07 Hawk and had to do some work on my roof vent and reseal my roof. I used an old blanket and a 4’x4’ sheet of plywood to distribute my weight.

 

[GDinMT]

Could you put up a ladder on both sides and run a plank between them that would support your weight?

 

[Cayuse]

I've been able to do solar panel and vent work with a ladder from either side. Sometimes want someone supporting the ladder as I might be leaning out a bit but it all worked out in the end.

 

[Wallowa]

I used a ladder and am able to reach the middle from each side and didn't get on the roof. I think its rated at 100lbs, I'm double that so didn't want to chance it. Of course I only had to reach as far as the yakima roof rails, so that made it easier.

I think that is "1,000 lbs"

 

[pvstoy]

I have Yakima tracks. I doubled over a moving blanket. Placed it width wise on the roof. Placed a piece of plywood on the tracks, then used a ladder and crawled around on it.

 

[sameguy]

The camper is on the truck and will be staying on for the install. It's a flex panel and I have no tracks so there is no way to do it from the side, I will just go with my original plan of cardboard (or moving blanket) and a piece of ply. I know the roof can support a 1000lb snow load so little worry about my 170lbs doing any damage. Thank you all for your thoughts, always nice to bounce ideas off the group and see what sticks.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Over the years of ownership of our ATC Bobcat I have gone on the roof several times.
I try to place my weight on the roof "ribs"where the screws are. Don't make a habit of it
but haven't had any problems.
Frank