Can you fit an 8x4 sheet on the roof?

[Losos]

Has anyone ever attempted to carry an 8x4 sheet of ply on their MH roof, and before you ask I am assuming a proper roof rack is fitted, and the dam thing is fastened down in the correct manner.

And if not on the roof what about inside, again I assume only panel vans with a rear opening door would meet the requirement here.

Finally, what's the weirdest thing you've ever carried. You can tell my MH (When it comes) will lead a hard life

 

[hilldweller]

Has anyone ever attempted to carry an 8x4 sheet of ply on their MH roof

Funny you should ask that.

NO.

Every day my wife asks "shall we go buy a sheet of 8x4 ply today".

I say "bog off you sill old fool, we don't need any ply".

I'm getting worried about her.

 

[pappajohn]

definate NO on my roof..

 

[sinbad1]

Don't see why not as long as its secure, you'll probably need som e arm extensions

 

[bigfoot]

Don't see why not as long as its secure, you'll probably need som e arm extensions

And maybe clearance from Air Traffic Control if you go over 30 or the wind picks up!!

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[American Dream]

You thinking of building a Helipad then?

THAT would be a cool Toad.....:Cool:

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[hilldweller]

Has anyone ever attempted to carry an 8x4 sheet of ply on their MH roof, and before you ask I am assuming a proper roof rack is fitted,

On a more serious note, for a change.

Roof is a long way up and that brings serious risks in windy conditions.

But look at any window installer's van. They put big sheets on the side vertically. A quick fix rack like a bike rack would be easy to engineer.

 

[American Dream]

On a more serious note, for a change.

Roof is a long way up and that brings serious risks in windy conditions.

But look at any window installer's van. They put big sheets on the side vertically. A quick fix rack like a bike rack would be easy to engineer.

A sheet that size can cause a lot of lift and instability even at low speeds and damage to people and Property from that height....should it break free.

The side mount is the best, as Brian says, but would tend to make a Motorhome excessively wider....

Is this a one-off or for your Work on a regular basis?

I have got a sheet that size through my door, albeit taking it very carefully, to replace a panel but I certainly wouldn't be doing it all the time.

It helps if it's not too thick and will flex a bit.This was max 4mm.

 

[Linda and Steph]

How about some L brackets fitted to a tow bar? Carry the sheets vertically and secured at the top to roof bars.

 

[scran]

8x4 sheet

You thinking of building a Helipad then?

THAT would be a cool Toad.....:Cool:

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we have picked up 50 plaster boards and only had the motor home to put them in it was a bit of a job getting them through the door but we did

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[Terry]

Has anyone ever attempted to carry an 8x4 sheet of ply on their MH roof, and before you ask I am assuming a proper roof rack is fitted, and the dam thing is fastened down in the correct manner.

And if not on the roof what about inside, again I assume only panel vans with a rear opening door would meet the requirement here.

Finally, what's the weirdest thing you've ever carried. You can tell my MH (When it comes) will lead a hard life

Hi, yes you can provided you fasten it down properly and yes if it fits inside :thumb:
Finally, what's the weirdest thing you've ever carried-- must be the wife If anyone cares to explain anything more weird than any female feel free
terry

 

[American Dream]

Hi, yes you can provided you fasten it down properly and yes if it fits inside :thumb:
Finally, what's the weirdest thing you've ever carried-- must be the wife If anyone cares to explain anything more weird than any female feel free
terry

So THAT'S no lunch for you then Terry.

 

[Terry]

So THAT'S no lunch for you then Terry.

Hi Steve :thumb: probably me that's cooking it
terry

 

[Losos]

Funny you should ask that.

NO.

Every day my wife asks "shall we go buy a sheet of 8x4 ply today".

I say "bog off you sill old fool, we don't need any ply".

I'm getting worried about her.

Brian,
Thanks, that did make me smile, you wait 'till I tell you where I'm gonna buy it and where I plan to take it too (Well OK it's just one of my wilder ideas, but I'm an engineer, well used to be, so I like technical challenges )

 

[Losos]

But look at any window installer's van. They put big sheets on the side vertically. A quick fix rack like a bike rack would be easy to engineer.

Hey, didn't think of that, brill idea (runs back to drawing board to knock out a quick sketch )

I did ask this question on UK Workshop and nearly all the replies mentioned the dangers of going airborne even with it strapped down in umpteen different ways

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[Losos]

Is this a one-off or for your Work on a regular basis?

I think this would definately be a 'one off'

I guess I should have said that maybe, just maybe I could cut it in half, a 4x4 sheet would go inside pretty easy but I would have a lot more wastage, not that I consider myself a skinflint of course

 

[Losos]

what's the weirdest thing you've ever carried-- must be the wife If anyone cares to explain anything more weird than any female feel free
terry

I take it she doesn't read this forum then Terry ?

 

[Terry]

I take it she doesn't read this forum then Terry ?

hope not UNLESS you lot grass me up
terry

 

[pappajohn]

everyones overlooked the obvious.......get it delivered oh:

 

[Losos]

everyones overlooked the obvious.......get it delivered oh:

Hmm wonder what Travis Perkins would charge to deliver to the Czech republic. Plenty of ply here but I just can't seem to find any with a Cherry veneer on one side I only need one sheet to do the job