Brand new to owning an RV, I’m not a full-time just a part-time. I do live in New York and we get snow and I know that I need a cover but I have not gotten one yet. However, it did snow, am I supposed to do anything about this or is this OK? And almost new RV so all the seals and everything have been inspected and passed. And also it’s been winterized already.
I’ve left my trailers out over the winter for years without a single problem. Getting two more feet of snow is not uncommon here. I do check my seals before storing it and when I take it out. Always have to do a few seals before storing, but in the spring the roof has always been fine.
New England here. It depends on the type of snow. Light and fluffy? Sweep it off every so often. The heavy stuff or higher amounts? Clear it. The late 3′ snowstorm last March collapsed my RV before I could wade out to rake it.
Long time seasonal camper here. Get it off the jacks. Frost heave is a trailer’s worst nightmare. Seen more friends pop silicone and create leaks all blocked up nicely. Chock the wheels and use the tongue Jack only.
We get many snow falls/melts here in Nova Scotia. Keep trailer angled towards the sun, not level, and that will help with snow melt and keeping freeze/thaws away from your gutters and other seams
Definitely need to be getting it off at some regular intervals. It can handle snow ok for awhile and can even help insulate. The issue is once it melts/freezes water/ice can open cracks and before you know it you got a leak and water damage.
I’m a flat roofer for 13 years. Make sure all pipes curbs and skylights are thoroughly sealed around the flanges. Remove old sealant of signs of deterioration and clean using a solvent . Seal with a good quality polyurethane caulking. . membrane roofs are made to keep water out completely but problems do arise when water sits on them for extended periods. Check for leaks when the snow starts to thaw.
Buy a trailer cover! Dont let snow set on there. Adco makes nice ones. Orher brands too.
I would brush the snow off as soon as possible and at least cover it with a good tarp
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