Cleaning roof of Autotrail Apache 700 motorhome (1 Viewer)

[woodstock]

Looking to clean the roof of my motorhome which is a 2012 model apache. Would I be ok walking on the roof. I weigh about 11 stone.

 

[knokinonabit]

We have a Comanche of the same year and when I contacted Autotrail with the same question their reply was that, "You can walk on any bits that are flat".
As ours has an access ladder up the back, factory fitted, I took them at their word and it is still ok after several voyages up there.
I weighed 14 1/2 stones when I first tried it.

 

[grasscutter]

You will be fine. Just be careful when it's wet as its vey slippery.

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[laurieash]

I have the same vehicle I just put my ladder on the side with a pair of crocks on the end.
Stops slips also marks then just use long brush.
Laurie

 

[pappajohn]

Just keep a couple of feet distance from roof vents and Windows.
Weakest part of a roof around those.

 

[andy63]

Would I be ok walking on the roof. I weigh about 11 stone.

That's r the same van as Sandra @irnbru has...
I'm sure she has been on the roof of hers so at only 11 stone you'll be fine...
Andy..

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[irnbru]

@andy63 If you want to catch that Norwegian flight in the one piece on Tuesday id zip it if I were you

 

[tonka]

I am 13 st (ONLY JUST !!!) I have an apache 700 2012

Yes.. No problem... I do an annual clean of roof plus been up to fit a couple of solar panels..
Avoid the overcab area, dont stand or even lean on it if possible.. Otherwise ok, as said be careful as can be slippy....

 

[pappajohn]

Secure your ladder !
See below

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[f6c]

Don't stand near the heki roof lights

 

[Abacist]

Well I have a 2010 Savannah and I've been on the roof many times though I do use old bits of kitchen worktop or very thick plywood to spread my weight of about 18 stone!

 

[My Dog Likes Fishing]

Much to risky to be going up there. It's a dangerous and windy place up there...... Send the missus up!

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[pappajohn]

Don't be such a wimp
THIS is dangerous and windy......

 

[tonka]

Go on the roof they said !!
You will have a better view. !!!!!

 

[JFD]

The chap who fitted my solar panels pointed out that the roof of our Rapido was marked with a non-slip pattern where it was safe to stand, and plain where it was not so safe! That was the same as I had discovered on our old Pilote, where the pattern was only within the area bounded by the roof rack. If you can see the same type of markings on your roof, that should tell you where it is, and is not, safe to stand!

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[pappajohn]

Go on the roof they said !!
You will have a better view. !!!!!



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A couple of low level inverted passes with a wet cloth in each hand.......job done

 

[knokinonabit]

The chap who fitted my solar panels pointed out that the roof of our Rapido was marked with a non-slip pattern where it was safe to stand, and plain where it was not so safe! That was the same as I had discovered on our old Pilote, where the pattern was only within the area bounded by the roof rack. If you can see the same type of markings on your roof, that should tell you where it is, and is not, safe to stand!

There aren't any markings on an Autotrail roof, except for the ones that I have made.

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[FJmike]

The chap who fitted my solar panels pointed out that the roof of our Rapido was marked with a non-slip pattern where it was safe to stand, and plain where it was not so safe! That was the same as I had discovered on our old Pilote, where the pattern was only within the area bounded by the roof rack. If you can see the same type of markings on your roof, that should tell you where it is, and is not, safe to stand!

Most Rapidos have textured roofs, the downside is that the texture holds the dirt. When walking on a roof please observe a few points, don't walk anywhere near the roof lights, only walk forwards never backwards, don't use your mobile (distractions can be fatal). If you don't feel confident don't go up there, use a ladder along the sides (with foam lagging over the ends to protect your van)

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