What is a snow rake.
How to remove snow from rv roof.
A plastic shovel is a better choice.
The safest and best way to remove snow off the roof is from the ground by using a snow rake.
This reduces potential damage to the obstructions and to me and is the option if no plastic shovel is handy.
What happens when it snows while you are rving.
This will damage your roof.
The best thing you can do is to clear off snow as soon as possible without letting it sit for any significant length of time on your roof.
When heavy snow sits up there it weighs down your roof and the moisture fights its way into crevices freezing and expanding until you have deep cracks that lead to an annoying water problem.
Roof snow rakes are tools designed with long telescoping poles blades and wide scoops to help you remove huge amounts of snow from your roof.
How to remove snow from the roof.
Use a large garage broom to remove snow from the center to the side of the unit.
Snow buildup can damage your rv.
You will be able to step on the roof to remove what is left in the center.
Do not use a hammer to remove the ice.
Leave your large aluminum snow scoop in the garage.
When removing snow from your roof concentrate on removing the snow and leave any ice that has built up.
Use a ladder to get to the roof level all around the rv.
A breathable rv specific cover is recommended for winter storage.
A plastic shovel is much less likely to catch and tear your rv s rubber roof.
Here s how we eliminate the snow off of our rv roof so you can have a worry free vacation in the outdoors.
I have been known to shovel by hand with a sturdy plastic dustpan on my knees around obstructions and near the roof edges.
Here is an example of how to remove the snow from your roof and slideout so you can fully enjoy your rv experience.