What is the best way to de-ice slide-outs

BDSUSA wrote:
We camp at 6,000 feet in October and November for about six weeks and it is NOT anywhere close to an improved campground, not even a USFS or BLM campground, let alone running water. We have no choice but to extend the slide-outs. The dealer, knowing our camping lifestyle, recommended that we NOT install the slide-out toppers, as the toppers would not help prevent the snow and/or ice from accumulating on the slide-out. Their recommendation was to sweep the snow off as often as possible but they had no solution for the ice. When it gets below zero, it is a whole new ball game.

Here's an idea. Get a heavy waterproof tarp and fold it so that it lays on the slide roof with a bit of upturn on the inner and outer sides and overhanging each end a bit. Either stake it down with bungees or ropes to the ground or go completely around the slide. When you get ready to go, s****e off any snow, unfasten the ties, pull the tarp off and bang it to lose the ice, fold it and stow it. If this is a regular deal for you, look at having some custom-made tarps that fit each specific slide.

Lyle