RV Snow Removal 101

Above, the motorhome during the first winter in New Mexico. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

It snows where I live in New Mexico. Before moving to New Mexico almost seven years ago, I didn't have to worry about winter snows as I lived in the San Fernando Valley in California.

The first winter in New Mexico, my motorhome was outside parked in my driveway. Snow during that winter wasn't too bad and it didn't accumulate on its roof. But, sooner or later, a heavy snow storm may hit and I needed to protect my RV. So I had a RV barn built, the GOCO Beast Barn. It was ready to use during the second winter. 

Above, the RV barn during the second winter in New Mexico. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Others may not be so fortunate to have a shelter for their RV to protect its roof from winter snows. Do It Yourself RV has posted an article on how to defend your RV's roof from winter snows.

It begins with:

Winter is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about how you will care for your RV through the cold months. Winterizing your rig is an important first step, but it isn’t the only thing you’ll need to do to make sure the winter weather doesn’t cause any damage to your trailer or motorhome. You’ll also have to stay on top of RV snow removal.

While some snow on top of your RV roof is probably fine, too much weight from snow and ice can cause damage to the structure of your roof, and once it’s built up, it’s much more difficult to remove. On top of that, as the snow and ice melt, the water that gathers on the roof is likely to find its way into nooks and crannies, causing water damage. 

The good news is you can prevent these problems by going through the RV snow removal process throughout the winter season to prevent build-up. 

To read more, go here.