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10-11-2022, 03:57 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 432
THOR #3923
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Got any creative ideas for getting new AC on roof?
I'm going to pick up a new AC unit tomorrow and was wondering if anyone had any creative ideas on how to get it up on the roof.
I was thinking of perhaps just sliding it up a ladder...one guy pulling on a rope hoisting it up (probably me), and another on the ladder pushing it up and making sure it doesn't slide off.
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10-11-2022, 11:52 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Got a tall tree somewhere you could use a pulley with...raise it up and back under it.
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10-11-2022, 11:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 42GX
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,158
THOR #9178
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I used one of my skid steers, any neighbors with one?
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10-11-2022, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 432
THOR #3923
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Good ideas...Off the top of my head, I can't think of any trees I could drive under.
I have a backhoe and a kubota...unfortunately they are at my other property of which the road right now isn't RV friendly.
Anyone know how much they weigh...I think they are about 80lbs..is that about right?
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10-11-2022, 02:34 PM
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Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,497
THOR #3156
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Ladder way is easiest
Jerry
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10-11-2022, 02:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 ACE 29.3
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 243
THOR #4359
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halfprice
Ladder way is easiest
Jerry
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I agree...
DW on the roof with a rope (just in case)and I pushed it up.
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10-11-2022, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 432
THOR #3923
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mousemate
I agree...
DW on the roof with a rope (just in case)and I pushed it up.
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The tricky part is...once you reach the top of the ladder is getting it off without damaging the material on the roof.
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10-11-2022, 05:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 42GX
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,158
THOR #9178
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I exchanged the bedroom AC on my Landmark with a heat pump a few years ago
Used scrap sheets of plywood on the roof areas where I was working and standing, it had the rubber type roof membrane. Also, to land the AC on
Installed it by myself using cribbage
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10-11-2022, 05:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 432
THOR #3923
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lwmcguir
I exchanged the bedroom AC on my Landmark with a heat pump a few years ago
Used scrap sheets of plywood on the roof areas where I was working and standing, it had the rubber type roof membrane. Also, to land the AC on
Installed it by myself using cribbage
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You gave me an idea...I have fairly small but very powerful 12-volt wench (harbor freight) with a long cord for the control. I could connect that up to the ladder and wench it up.
Also the idea of using some scraps of plywood is a god idea.
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10-13-2022, 01:51 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Siesta Sprinter 24ST
State: Florida
Posts: 604
THOR #2812
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Or you could carry up a step ladder and throw it on the roof like this guy on you tube, 
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10-13-2022, 02:37 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35C
State: Minnesota
Posts: 22
THOR #23837
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In 1986 I replaced one. Took a rope and made a harness. Carried it up on my back. Couldn't do it now...
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10-13-2022, 02:45 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,497
THOR #3156
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It's not really that heavy just awkward to carry
Jerry
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10-13-2022, 03:07 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 432
THOR #3923
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Yikes guys!!
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10-13-2022, 09:46 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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I’d set a long extension ladder up at a serious slope (whatever your ladder can do - the longer the better) and I’d build a simple sled with sides to keep the unit on the sled and the sled on the ladder. The unit is only about 100 lbs and one or two can easily handle it once it’s up. The backpack idea is a good one if you’re stout enough to carry 100lbs. Or if you’ve got a good stout friend who likes to show off!
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10-14-2022, 01:38 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany
State: Texas
Posts: 484
THOR #1808
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i used a chain fall in the rv garage, that got it to the roof then i slide it on heavy cardboard to the spot
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10-14-2022, 03:08 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 432
THOR #3923
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete'sMH
I’d set a long extension ladder up at a serious slope (whatever your ladder can do - the longer the better) and I’d build a simple sled with sides to keep the unit on the sled and the sled on the ladder. The unit is only about 100 lbs and one or two can easily handle it once it’s up. The backpack idea is a good one if you’re stout enough to carry 100lbs. Or if you’ve got a good stout friend who likes to show off!
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I like this idea...build a sled so that it doesn't slide off the ladder. Thanks!
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10-14-2022, 03:14 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany
State: Texas
Posts: 484
THOR #1808
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jusplainwacky
I like this idea...build a sled so that it doesn't slide off the ladder. Thanks!
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yup x2
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10-15-2022, 06:11 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Magnitude XG32
State: Florida
Posts: 29
THOR #28035
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I've done the ladder - I've also done a duct lift (twice). Recommend the duct lift. I rented one cor $45.
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2023 Magnitude XG32
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10-15-2022, 06:11 PM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Dynamax REV 24 RB
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 93
THOR #3069
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jusplainwacky
You gave me an idea...I have fairly small but very powerful 12-volt wench (harbor freight) with a long cord for the control. I could connect that up to the ladder and wench it up.
Also the idea of using some scraps of plywood is a god idea.
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I never noticed any wenches at Harbor Freight. Where do they keep them? 😎
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10-15-2022, 06:20 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,389
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Delco Bobby
I never noticed any wenches at Harbor Freight. Where do they keep them? 😎
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You mean winches?
They have a whole section of automotive winches but the also have this little AC plug in winch.
I have an earlier version (20 years old) that I use for lifting heavy stuff to the top floor of my shop. Works great but I don't think I paid over $80 for mine at the time.
But if you really mean wenches, on occasion they are running the register or stocking the floor. 
Now imma go get cancelled!
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