Can you walk on slide roof?

[Yoda]

I tried to search this, but I can't figure out how to search a string of words.

Anyway - trying to figure out a safer access to the roof. I get leery going over the top all scrunched over on the existing ladder. I have saffolding that will give me supported (hand hold) to get on the slide roof easily and from there I can step on the main roof at the very back of the slide. I can position the scaffolding so I have a hand hold there to step up. I am guessing I can walk on or near the edge, but was wondering. I am a bit heavy though 250lbs. Main roof is no issue as it rated over 300 lbs.

Thoughts?

[ncitro]

I tried to search this, but I can't figure out how to search a string of words.

Anyway - trying to figure out a safer access to the roof. I get leery going over the top all scrunched over on the existing ladder. I have saffolding that will give me supported (hand hold) to get on the slide roof easily and from there I can step on the main roof at the very back of the slide. I can position the scaffolding so I have a hand hold there to step up. I am guessing I can walk on or near the edge, but was wondering. I am a bit heavy though 250lbs. Main roof is no issue as it rated over 300 lbs.

Thoughts?

There was a picture from a factory tour of then walking on them when they build the rig. I frequently use my 8’ ladder to get onto the slide and then step to the roof. When it’s in my shop I can’t get to the back ladder. I go heavier than you at 290.

[DarnDave]

Yoda , While I don't make a habit of it, I have walked on slide roofs in the past in lesser-built units with no issues. This was to remove a wind ripped full wall slide topper (carefree aka worry more) while in camp in order that we could leave/travel. The roof should be at least as sturdy as the slide walls. Remember the "thump here" sticker on the slideout when your unit was new? I would not be afraid of these slides.

[d2reid]

I have seen it done, but couldn't recommend it. What's funny is I find crawling up and over the ladder much more comfortable than I would crawling off a ladder onto a slide.

[jwhigham]

When researching units, a dealer Canada did a video on a Transcend and specifically pointed out that the slide out roofs are fully walkable. My assumption would be if the transcend is built walkable, they all should be.

[ckreef]

Many videos showing walking on GD slides. I would be okay doing that on a rack-n-pinion slide. I doubt I would do that on a Schwinntech slide. The roof and side walls will support the weight. My concern is the slide mechanism itself..