Re: aluminum roof Reply #25 – December 12, 2020, 01:12:45 pm Quote from: Don Malpas - December 12, 2020, 12:32:49 pmI said we carried a 4-foot ladder. That is not quite true. The over length is 4'3", but the third step is only 2 feet. It fits in the driver side rear bin of a MB.It is a Leifheit ladder. We bought it at The Container Store crossing from Montclair to Alabama back in 2007.It's still available from them. Amazon has a variety of like ladders.I like the high grab handle, Don. I bought something similar at Walmart the first night after my purchase of Bossa Nova.
Re: aluminum roof Reply #26 – December 12, 2020, 02:04:13 pm Quote from: Larry W - December 12, 2020, 01:06:14 pmThe sealant you see does little, the true seal is between the object (vent, antenna, etc) and the roof which can only be replaced by removal, cleaning and reapplication of sealant. The Factory installations rarely fail and leak unless the object sealed, such as a vent, is cracked or broken in some way.It is not necessary to remove the old sealant unless the vent or ? is being replaced. Top coating the old sealant is all most need to do.The roof seams should be sealed when the Factory sealant starts shrinking. The main source of leakage in newer LDs is in the rear wall, caused by leaking end caps or rear window,.Hi LarryThank you for the information ,the LD I’m looking at I’ve only seen pictures and noticed the antenna and escape hatch is sealed similar to the picture you posted but other seams look like it’s the instabond tape. Thanks ,Denis
Re: aluminum roof Reply #27 – December 12, 2020, 03:38:28 pm Quote Thank you for the information,the LD I'm looking at I've only seen pictures and noticed the antenna and escape hatch is sealed similar to the picture you posted but other seams look like it's the instabond tape. Thanks, Denis QuoteEternabond Tape is normally only used on the roof seams, using a tape wide enough to cover the original sealant and extend past the edges of the seam by an inch or more.The tape will not stick to the existing sealant permanently, covering the sealant on vents and antennas with the tape is a waste of time and material. Use Dicor or polyurethane instead.Larry 1 Likes
Re: aluminum roof Reply #28 – December 12, 2020, 04:58:24 pm Quote from: HiLola - December 12, 2020, 09:39:53 amIs there any problem with just using the bumper to step up? I noticed there is some nonskid on the bumper and assumed that is the reason why it’s there.no, but my legs don't do that step. Even when I was young and studly, of course I could just pull myself all the way to the roof using the sketchiest of finger holds. ya that's my story and I sticking with it. 1 Likes
Re: aluminum roof Reply #29 – December 13, 2020, 01:19:53 pm This is the spare ladder we keep in our LD, Amazon.com: Hihone 12.5FT Telescoping Ladder, Quick Button Retraction Slow...It fits in the driver's side rear storage bin. It is useful for reaching anything on the sides of the RV. Long enough to access the roof without using the rear ladder. We do use the rear ladder but we use a step stool like Don's at home to bypass the bumper step. Theresa 3 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
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