Im 5'11 and 214 pounds is it possible for me to stand on the roof of my mini van
2006-08-04 16:10:13 · 5 answers · asked by john k 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
absolutely not. metal is too thin. use a ladder and if washing, be sure to wear non slip shoes. if you are not convinced go to a junk yard and try it out; if i was having a hard time removing a part from a car i would go to a junk yard to see how it came apart such as a door handle that has a clip that must be removed before removing door panel.
2006-08-04 16:19:57 · answer #1 · answered by m.w.meredith@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a contractor, there have been times when I have worked off the roof of one of my minivans, lol.... I did cause the roof to 'pop' in, with my weight, but it was easy to fix.. I just got inside the van, and pushed up on the roof...popped it right back out, no problem.
When I realized how easy it was to work off of, then I made a platform to mount on top, out of 2x6 lumber, and plywood. The platform distributed my weight, and I didnt have to pop the roof back out, lol. It also gave me a nice solid, flat surface to work off of. It was much easier to work off of that, than a ladder.
2006-08-05 05:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just carfully try it. Depends on the van material size etc. I watched a pearl jam concert from the top of my neighbors van. It was not made to stand on, Oh and it was me and three other people.
2006-08-05 00:16:54 · answer #3 · answered by jeffrey k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VERY, VERY unlikely too much weight in too small an area.
2006-08-04 23:16:29 · answer #4 · answered by dulcrayon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't thinks so unless you reinforce it somehow.
2006-08-04 23:16:05 · answer #5 · answered by Dr.Gilwinfrey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋