Walking On The Slides

[jmgratz]

I don't recall this ever being asked (but it probably has) so I will ask it. Can you safely walk on the roof of the slideout? If so what is the max weight it can handle? I have never tried it but I did see a RV Tech doing it once.

 

[Westwind]

I hope I never see a tech walking on my slides. I never thought about it until you mentioned it but I'm sorry I personally (With non knowledge) don't think anyone over the age of 4 years old should be walking on a slide roof, thank god I have slide out awnings to I don't have to worry about someone walking on them.

 

[scottyb]

My tech said the roof of the slides are stronger than the roof of the RV, and both of us walked on them at my PDI. I have been on mine several times when conditioning the seals. There's no give whatsoever under my 240 lbs.

 

[mallard29s]

I have walked on ours, I agree they feel more solid than the roof.

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[whp4262]

I have walked on my slides as well and they are solid as a rock. The last time was about a month ago at a camp ground when I needed to get on the roof to take care of a tree branch that was rubbing and didn't have a ladder with me. I went out the window over the couch, over the side of the slide and onto the roof. Actually was easier than I thought it was going to be.

 

[Ray LeTourneau]

I've been on the slide roofs several times with no known issues. The floors, while retracted, I try to stay off of due to my size but an average guy should be no problem.

 

[donr827]

Just walked on my slide roofs today while putting 303 on the seals. More solid then the main roof.
Don

 

[jmgratz]

I guess it sounds doable. I was kind of hoping someone from the factory would chime in with their thoughts. I have not walked on mine yet but I was just wondering if it was okay.

 

[Speedy]

When the Heartland Techs repaired my roof there were two and three on the either slide roofs at a time. They showed me that the slide roof is indeed stronger than the main roof.