Hymer890BML 2020 (6 Viewers)

[Margaux2]

Hello does anyone know if it’s acceptable ( by Hymer) to walk on the roof?
I see so many Motorhome with ladders on the back!

 

[Cush]

Hopefully someone with a hyper will be along to help. Being on the roof seems quite common but never been on mine. Think I’d be on all fours

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Stay to outside area. Have a look inside where the support walls are bathroom etc. Use crawling boards on an old towel, that'll make it non slip. If you have to use a ladder to access the roof put some softening on the stiles where it touches the roof sides. Tell someone your on the roof, just in case.
Mike.

 

[DavidG58]

Some of the fittings just can’t be accessed without going on or you would need a complex platform

I am sure they must do when being built

ours is 16 years old, 11 in our ownership, I have been up there twice but vowed never again I don’t like heights, but it withstood my 18 st and has had similar sized people up there for cleaning and repairs , so in conclusion yes

At least for the older ones

Sorry no help really

 

[Wh05apk]

We have a 780 and I am sure I have seen in the handbook somewhere it is safe, having said that I have not been onto ours as there is so little roof space left to stand on.

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[Westbarn1]

I walk on the roof of my 22reg BMC600, I do like to keep everything clean, but it does have the optional extra layer of fibreglass, the hail protection or whatever they call it

 

[Buddy1012]

Hello does anyone know if it’s acceptable ( by Hymer) to walk on the roof?
I see so many Motorhome with ladders on the back!

Hi

I have a BMLi 880 - At time of purchase I enquired about a ladder for access (mainly for cleaning and maintenance) but was told by Travelworld that this was not an option for this model. I enquired about walking on the roof and was informed that this is not an issue, subject of course to adequate safety precautions. I regularly get onto my roof (OCD concerning cleaning and once I know there is something on there I have to get on and clean it off.) Using ladders resting on the outside is not very safe and has the potential to damage the paintwork. I am fortunate in that I am able to squeeze through the skylight above the bed which makes roof access quite safe easy.

 

[Puddleduck]

My daughter used to sunbathe on ours.

We have a platform tower for high level cleaning - but as we no longer have the van .......

 

[Lenny HB]

The roof is a bonded construction so no problem, the weight limit is 75kg.
Had 3 Hymers always walked on the roof never had a problem.

 

[Buddy1012]

The roof is a bonded construction so no problem, the weight limit is 75kg.
Had 3 Hymers always walked on the roof never had a problem.

Good job I am 74.99kg then

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

Good job I am 74.99kg then

It's OK, that's a per foot weight.
Mike.

 

[Brains]

Walking on the roof of a Hymer is fine.
But be aware they are VERY slippery, especially when wet.
Ideally you need proper yacht deck shoes (with the little hexagon spikes)
I tend to stay on all fours when on the roof.

You also need to be selective about where you put the ladder.
Get some pipe insulation to put on the area in contact with the side of the van

Ideally get a fruit picking ladder
Something like this one or this one

 

[Margaux2]

Stay to outside area. Have a look inside where the support walls are bathroom etc. Use crawling boards on an old towel, that'll make it non slip. If you have to use a ladder to access the roof put some softening on the stiles where it touches the roof sides. Tell someone your on the roof, just in case.
Mike.

Thanks! I do have an extendable ladder with foam sheeting cable tied onto the top rung to stop any scratching of the paint.

 

[Margaux2]

Hi

I have a BMLi 880 - At time of purchase I enquired about a ladder for access (mainly for cleaning and maintenance) but was told by Travelworld that this was not an option for this model. I enquired about walking on the roof and was informed that this is not an issue, subject of course to adequate safety precautions. I regularly get onto my roof (OCD concerning cleaning and once I know there is something on there I have to get on and clean it off.) Using ladders resting on the outside is not very safe and has the potential to damage the paintwork. I am fortunate in that I am able to squeeze through the skylight above the bed which makes roof access quite safe easy.

Thanks that’s good info!

 

[Margaux2]

Walking on the roof of a Hymer is fine.
But be aware they are VERY slippery, especially when wet.
Ideally you need proper yacht deck shoes (with the little hexagon spikes)
I tend to stay on all fours when on the roof.

You also need to be selective about where you put the ladder.
Get some pipe insulation to put on the area in contact with the side of the van

Ideally get a fruit picking ladder
Something like this one or this one

Thanks

The roof is a bonded construction so no problem, the weight limit is 75kg.
Had 3 Hymers always walked on the roof never had a problem.

Unfortunately I’m 85 kg but can’t easily get through the skylights due to flexibility issues not girth( no beer belly lol). Thanks

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[Margaux2]

Walking on the roof of a Hymer is fine.
But be aware they are VERY slippery, especially when wet.
Ideally you need proper yacht deck shoes (with the little hexagon spikes)
I tend to stay on all fours when on the roof.

You also need to be selective about where you put the ladder.
Get some pipe insulation to put on the area in contact with the side of the van

Ideally get a fruit picking ladder
Something like this one or this one

Thanks!

 

[Margaux2]

My daughter used to sunbathe on ours.

We have a platform tower for high level cleaning - but as we no longer have the van .......

What sort of platform tower ( not daughter) do you have?

 

[paddymcc]

I regularly go on ours to clean the solar panel and occasionally the whole roof. We do have a ladder fitted by Hymer. I do stay on all fours whilst up there to distribute the weight

 

[Puddleduck]

What sort of platform tower ( not daughter) do you have?

It's ex-warehouse, bought at an auction and folds into itself. Warehouse steps essentially.

Anyone making use of Puddleduck Manor Funster Stopover (just off the A697 near Greenlaw, Scottish Borders) is welcome to make use of the steps.

Martin is out today but says he could take photos tomorrow if anyone is interested.

We also have a scaffold tower from when we were building this house but that is a bit overkill for doing a van roof!! Maybe if we ever build another house we should design in an overhang across the van parking space from m where the van roof could be fully accessed!!

Daughter no longer living at home

 

[Brains]

I regularly go on ours to clean the solar panel and occasionally the whole roof. We do have a ladder fitted by Hymer. I do stay on all fours whilst up there to distribute the weight

Our solar panel needs cleaning every couple of weeks, otherwise the drop in solar input in noticeable with even a thin film of dust.

I do this by putting my head and one arm out of the roof vent and using a telescopic lorry screen wash squeegee to give it a wipe over.
Available here as an example

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[lorger]

We bought a platform from Aldi and with extendable brush can reach all parts. Also handy for other jobs around the house.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/workzone-scaffold-and-ladder-system/p/815347611735900

Screwfix also do one

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