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Tony Richardson (Tony) (206.133.64.218)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 10:26 pm: | |
I have a 4104 with what looks like factory sun roofs. I am considering using one for access to a roof lounge. What could I do for a watertite hatch door? |
doug woodin (207.69.113.147)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 10:37 pm: | |
Look in your Granger catalog. They used to sell a weatherproof hatch for getting up on the roof in warehouses. Its all aluminum and has a rubber seal all around the door. Size is 24z24 as I recall. Might come in smaller, I don't know.
Good Luck,
Doug Woodin, Bunnell, Fl. |
madbrit (216.67.211.81)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 17, 2001 - 3:22 am: | |
Most RV parts suppliers should be able to supply you with an escape hatch which can double as a wind up roof vent. The one I have is opaque and allows some light through.
Peter. |
FAST FRED (63.215.225.241)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 17, 2001 - 5:26 am: | |
FIND a marine store or catalogue , West marine.com or defender industries .com,, or west is in CA and defender is in CT with 800# and free catalogues.
The RV folks will have anything you want , if it 14X14 there std. size.
The marine fellows will have any size you need up to 30X30 and bigger.
The price isn't low in most marine places , but the quality is great!!
After you get a catalog or two call the mfg. or Bomar or importer and ask if they have a second, explain for RV roof , so a scratch in plexiglass wont matter as much.
If you can get to the Dania FL flea market in April , this , and very pricy marine stuff gets sold cheap.
I purchased a 24X24 hatch for my 4106 for only $40.
Screens are easy to make or buy.
FAST FRED |
Steve Fessenden (63.27.88.98)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 17, 2001 - 6:07 pm: | |
If you find a late model 4905 / H8H in a junkyard, they had an escape hatch where the third skylight was. They are pretty heavy. Should work well. If you can find one.
Steve Fessenden |
Ted Calvert (Chowbus) (64.12.102.47)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 19, 2001 - 10:20 am: | |
In addition to FAST FRED's suggestions for marine equipment may I recommend the paper
"Boats & Harbors"
P.O. Drawer 647
Crossville, TN 38557-0647
931.484.6100
It is similar to "Rock & Dirt" and makes for interesting reading, if nothing else. It's where I found engine rebuild kits at the best price.
Ted. |