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Originally Posted by SolomonEagle
I think one rib could safely be removed, in most cases, without the need for much reinforcement. If too many are removed though something would have to be done
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They cut the hole in such a way as to make a 4" flange all around the opening.
That's not as strong as the ribs but that's not nothing -- and then the structure of the camper shell against the flange will act as a lightweight header.
It just means you can't dance on the roof where the hole is cut...
Or if you slide your bus into a phone pole the body won't be quite as strong where the ribs were cut...