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02-06-2015, 07:41 PM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2012
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How much is too much?
I am in NJ, at what point do I clear the snow off the roof of the Bambi? What do large dealers in snowy areas do? Go and clear roofs off every time it snows? i have about 20" in middle of roof because I cant reach it the way I parked for the winter. Ideas anyone?
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02-06-2015, 07:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Hi, turn the furnace on.
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02-06-2015, 07:54 PM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2012
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I tried that, but after snow we had a couple ice storms so it is really thick ice up there. On the plus side inside was very toasty warm, not very attractive with all cabinets open and little dryer sheets all over in efforts to deter any possible mice.
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2010 Funfinder
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2001 Teardrop, Mountain Hardware Tent
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02-06-2015, 07:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 20
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Kooskia
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,591
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The roof will hold up a lot more snow than you have now. You can do more damage trying to remove it than leaving it alone. No need to do anything.
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02-06-2015, 09:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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[QUOTE=Sbb;1577834]I tried that, but after snow we had a couple ice storms so it is really thick ice up there. On the plus side inside was very toasty warm, not very attractive with all cabinets open and little dryer sheets all over in efforts to deter any possible mice.[/QUOTE]
Hi, Fill or block off the front frame rails; I put stainless steel wool in mine and filled it with expanding foam. I use the dryer sheets too, but if really concerned, I would set some traps.
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02-07-2015, 09:35 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sbb
I am in NJ, at what point do I clear the snow off the roof of the Bambi? What do large dealers in snowy areas do? Go and clear roofs off every time it snows? i have about 20" in middle of roof because I cant reach it the way I parked for the winter. Ideas anyone?
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Too dangerous for us....it's slippery enough on dry aluminum.
Plus how to get it off?, push it, sweep it, blow it or let it melt.
I choose let it melt.
Twelve years of WNY Winters no damage, no problems.
Nov, 17-21 2014 80".
Bob
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02-07-2015, 10:03 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Chelsea
, Michigan
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I would not worry about the weight of any snow on the roof, remember that a 200 lbs person can stand on the roof with all the weight on what amounts to less than two square feet (note, this observation does not imply that you can have 100 lbs per SF over the entire roof and still be OK, but getting a snow load that weighs more than a few pounds per square foot of roof area would be quite a feat.) But, you should be concerned about where all the water will go when it starts to melt. One obvious point of vulnerability would be the roof vent for the fridge, another would be the AC unit(s.) You'll want to make sure that the snow melt has an easy way to get off the roof and to the ground as quickly as possible without getting diverted into an area that isn't intended to be flooded such as the two previous examples.
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02-07-2015, 10:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1993 34' Excella
Randolph
, Vermont
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 36
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Holed up here in central Vermont, there is presently about 18" of snow on my 34' Airstream. However, I have 300 watts of solar panels on the roof and use a snow rake to keep them cleared off so the batteries remained charged. The snow rake with one extension works perfectly for pulling the snow off the panels and I've never had a problem leaving the remainder covered with snow.
On occasion, we've pulled out in the winter time meaning that the entire roof has to be cleared so I get on top and carefully shovel the snow off except for a couple of inches which then gets brushed off with a broom. Roof has to be cleared when towing so snow won't hit other vehicles while going down the road.
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02-07-2015, 11:01 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 23' International
clovis
, California
Join Date: Jul 2011
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As always, I agree strongly with Bob Cross. Getting that stuff off would be a dangerous project. As an orthopedic surgeon, I see lots of people who fall off ladders, even in dry conditions. Any damage to the airstream would be minor / cheap compared to fall, fracture, ER, surgery, rehab etc.
Of course, I am a little biased. No one comes to the surgeon and says "I climbed a ladder yesterday, cleaned the snow off my airstream, and didn't fall off".
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02-07-2015, 12:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
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However, if your trailer currently doesn't have interior walls, I would be careful how much snow I let build up. Wasaga Chris found that out the hard way last year when his trailer collapsed in the center....
Kay
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02-07-2015, 12:26 PM
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King of the Zebra Speedo
Obrien
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2012
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We miss all the fun down here in the south! Dang it! I think snow piled up on top of The LoveStream (tm) would kind of freak me out too... I'd have to get that stuff off. Then, I could pay a visit to an orthopedic surgeon... I'm surprised he's not encouraging this more.
-Red, suffering in the upper 60's...
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02-07-2015, 12:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
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Extension pole on a broom head ... around here, the snow gets very heavy.
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02-07-2015, 12:31 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2018 33' Classic
Newport
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 239
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snow rake and a step ladder
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02-07-2015, 04:05 PM
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Regular Guy
1978 31' Sovereign
Hot Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 603
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Taxi it to the nearest airport and let them de- Ice it for you. Seat backs and tray tables in the upright position please.......
If you are concerned that damage will occur prior to the next thaw, You could use a 50/50 methanol / water mix (exact same stuff used for windshield washer fluid) and with a garden sprayer get the snow to melt enough to where a snow rake would work.
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02-07-2015, 07:11 PM
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The Sign Lady
1969 23' Safari
1974 Argosy 22
1964 24' Tradewind
Victoria
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2012
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Awe...your snow pictures are making me jealous, send some my way :-)
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02-08-2015, 06:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
2009 27' FB International
2007 25' Safari
Currently Looking...
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Snow?
If you who love snow have not seen this......well, this was in 2010, Laramie, WY.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/fantin...s/15329969509/
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02-08-2015, 07:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
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I have a pickup truck to tow our AS. The AS is outside, when snow gets too deep and covers the solar panels I take the truck to the storage lot, park next to the AS and using a expandable squeegee I bought at an RV dealership to clean and dry the front window on large motorhomes I simply gently pull the snow towards me or away from me, takes about five minutes for a 30'. No ladders, I merely stand in the bed of the truck, my wife pulls forward when I ask her to, slowly I hope and we are done. Solar panels then work and no snow on the rest of the roof.
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