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Crazyshakespeare13
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I was wondering if anyone could tell me the roof weigh capacity or at least an estimate of what they can hold? In other words would it hold a couple of people for an extended amount of time?
 
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Rusty
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The roof is quite strong, but I'd suggest using plywood to spread the load of chairs, etc., if you intend it for a spectator platform. Normal walking about on the roof won't cause a problem.


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Mogan David
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In other words would it hold a couple of people for an extended amount of time?


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Structure needs to be more robust for that. A couple members do have coaches equipped
For NASCAR watching and such -- with diamond tread aluminum roof. If you search posts, you can find pics of the roof framing as seen from inside w headliner pulled out, as recently as last Autumn.

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Guess I was posting as Rusty was. As he stated, the load needs to be distributed
 
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Mary Ray
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The roof of my '75 Barth held a couch and 3 adults, though not for an extended period of time.


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