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KATOOM's avatar
KATOOM
Explorer
Dec 07, 2014

Snow load on roof

I haven't done much research on this so I apologize if its something regularly discussed.....

With winter coming on and it seemingly coming on strong, we enjoy heading up to the snow for a few days in the trailer. But that said, I was just wondering how much snow load capacity these trailers are usually capable of? I have no intentions of leaving my trailer for months on end where it will accumulate a few feet of snow on its roof but if its snowing really heavy for a few days and I dont have a chance to get on top to sweep it off, how much is too much snow? Thanks.

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  • KATOOM's avatar
    KATOOM
    Explorer
    Dec 08, 2014
    laknox wrote:
    Allworth wrote:
    What is this stuff you call "snow"???


    Isn't that the stuff the comes out of Columbia? :-)

    Lyle


    It like Florida sand.....but not so annoying.
  • RV_daytrader's avatar
    RV_daytrader
    Explorer
    Dec 08, 2014
    Allworth wrote:
    What is this stuff you call "snow"???
    I think it's the opposite of HUMIDITY...something you know about!!
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    Dec 08, 2014
    Allworth wrote:
    What is this stuff you call "snow"???


    Isn't that the stuff the comes out of Columbia? :-)

    Lyle
  • larry_barnhart's avatar
    larry_barnhart
    Explorer
    Dec 08, 2014
    photo DSC00411.jpg

    over night snow storm for a friend of ours. Show Low Az

    chevman

    Sorry no picture came on
  • Tango__AE7UI's avatar
    Tango__AE7UI
    Explorer
    Dec 08, 2014
    We get snow here in the Salt Lake Valley and I just brush the snow off the solar panels which keep the batteries topped off.
    It stays uncovered year round.
  • Mile_High's avatar
    Mile_High
    Explorer
    Dec 08, 2014
    If you are occupying it, just make sure you fridge vent (if in the roof) and tank vents are clear.
  • KATOOM's avatar
    KATOOM
    Explorer
    Dec 08, 2014
    It sounds like I have nothing to worry about. As noted, I have no plans on sitting in the snowy weather for weeks on end. Just a few nights at most. Experiencing how much movement these roofs can offer while walking across them, I was thinking a foot of snow may cause problems but after reading I guess that's nothing to fret. I do although have slide toppers and I'm sure a foot of snow will cause a problems with them.
  • TurnThePage's avatar
    TurnThePage
    Explorer
    Dec 08, 2014
    When there are freeze/thaw cycles that create ice on my trailer, I run a heater inside for a couple days. Enough heat is lost through the roof to melt it. I feel for the poster that got caught with the slides froze in the out position!

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