Hi al, we have a 2008 Cross Roads 5th wheeler, and want to fit a small rack on the roof to be able to secure our stand up paddle boards, but not knowing where the aluminium frames are to drill into to get a solid based, i am worried..
Has anyone done this with out the issue of water leaking etc..
Hi Branchie, is the van aluminium sheet or is it fibreglass? I am soon to fit a solar panel to our van, and have had some fiberglass pads made up which I will be gluing to the vans roof. I can then use fasteners through these pads to fasten the feet for the solar panel to, without putting holes in the roof.
Hi Guru, I am not sure actually, but it does have a rubber like mat/sheeting. I have tried to contact Crossroads in the USA but as yet not an answer. I am sure its all aluminium framing..
Hi Guru, I am not sure actually, but it does have a rubber like mat/sheeting.
Be careful of what you do to the rubber roof of American motorhomes/5th wheelers. The material they have been using has not stood up to the higher levels of UV radiation re receive in the southern hemisphere. I'm not sure if they have upgraded the quality of the material in the last 5 - 10 years but it did require replacing after 7 years exposure. I would not be doing anything to the top without consulting a repairer that is a very experienced repairer of these vehicles. Check what the roof material definitely is before proceeding.
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PeterD Nissan Navara D23 diesel auto, Spaceland pop-top Retired radio and electronics technician. NSW Central Coast.
Hi Guru, I am not sure actually, but it does have a rubber like mat/sheeting.
Be careful of what you do to the rubber roof of American motorhomes/5th wheelers. The material they have been using has not stood up to the higher levels of UV radiation re receive in the southern hemisphere. I'm not sure if they have upgraded the quality of the material in the last 5 - 10 years but it did require replacing after 7 years exposure. I would not be doing anything to the top without consulting a repairer that is a very experienced repairer of these vehicles. Check what the roof material definitely is before proceeding.
Hi Branchie
I agree completely with PeterD on this. I had a Winnebago with that type of roof and decided to not put any holes in it to maintain the integrity of the covering. Enough trouble with tree branches etc to repair without putting more holes in it. I could see it needing replacing in some years hence IMHO.
I just used portable panels instead of roof mounting them. But if I had gone ahead I would have mounted some rails right across with brackets to the outside walls at the top. I certainly would not glue anything to it either.
Jaahn
-- Edited by Jaahn on Sunday 26th of February 2017 06:42:20 PM
