Covering Travel Trailer

Why is walking on the roof a problem? How do you wash the roof? I'm on my third RV and have been on the roof of all of them. The first was a rubber roof, the second was metal and the current one is fiberglass. I give mine a bath on a regular basis and I start with the roof. I usually don't wear any shoes when I'm up there scrubbing away. I use the ladder on the "fantail" to get access to the roof.

QUOTE: "Why is walking on the roof a problem?"

We don't think it is, but MS wanted to be sure, so he asked. And it always pays to be safe about this stuff and ask. Some of the mfgs sure save bucks with minimal construction -- so, you don't want to jump around on a roof -- but take care and walk easy on it ...

I'm brand new to the RV world oldchief, just looking for the experienced wisdom out there after reading an article elsewhere not recommending walking on the roof of a TT.

Thanx,

I'm not exactly light weight and so far I haven't heard any cracking sounds. The roof is rubber and I go up there to clean the A/C water stains and remove the tree moss periodically while it is in our storage park. The only thing I worry about is falling off not in. One other thing I do once a month is open all the pull down awnings. Wasps love to build nests in there.

The only thing I worry about is falling off not in. One other thing I do once a month is open all the pull down awnings. Wasps love to build nests in there.

That is a good suggestion. Also, especially if your awnings are made of vynal material is they may tend to collect moisture in them, depending on what part of the country you are in. This is both from rainfall seeping in and from humidity. You should pull them down periodically and let them dry out. This will help to keep them from mildewing.

Hooah all,

lots of good info here that I'll utilize;

Thanx