Penthouse good for a romp?

[oldgoat]

The SMB web site displays a photo with ten plus people standing on top of the penthouse.

On my 99' SMB I discovered that the roof flexes considerably under my weight of 200lbs and I noticed a couple of six inch fracture lines in the roof.

What's the opinion out there? How durable is the roof? Can I walk on the top or not?

What have your experiences been?

[jage]

I wouldn't but I'm about 3 people and my roof already leaks. I have noticed severe rubbing of the paint where the rubber edge meets the roof- I'm down to bare metal on all 4 corners.

[oldgoat]

jage - please elaborte on "my roof already leaks". Where and from what?

I also have the bare corners however that is not a problem.

Thanks

[jage]

Look in Van Body there are at least 3 posts about my leaking.

[charlie56]

The build that I am working on intentionally does not include a roof ladder or roof racks (only solar panels). I don't want any incentive to getting up there from a longevity point of view.

[jage]

You know I really like the clean lines of the van with the PH, no awning and no ladder. Still I'm planning an awning and solar panels on a roof rack someday... big ideas no money no shop.

[stiggs]

I have been up on my roof several times, the previous owner installed a ladder - no problems with flex, I have been up there with a hose and bucket scrubbing the top, and I am about 6'1" & 200 pounds.