Hi, I don't usually shovel snow off my covered trailer but this year with 2.5 feet up there, the springs visibly flat from all that weight, and more snow and rain forecast I decided to.I got most of the snow off but despite my careful efforts I managed to put several tears in the cover using my plastic show shovel. It's so hard because with so much snow it is hard to find the structures like AC and vents where the fabric is most vulnerable.I may repair but it's several years old so maybe time to replace. I don't know which fabric I have now but it's ADCO, gray, with a top layer that feels slightly "fuzzy" and has a pattern of tiny holes through the top layer. I don't know if it's Tyvek or AquaShed.Is there a particular fabric or a manufacturer that makes a cover that is very durable against accidental damage by snow shovels?

You should probably use a stiff bristle industrial type broom instead.

DH ALWAYS used a stiff bristle broom....... Are you living in the trailer during the snow? If not, you might try putting a tarp on the roof that lets you "flip" the snow off. If it's windy in your area that doesn't work well, but if the trailer is in a protected area (from wind), you might try it.

We did not have 2+ feet of snow up there but we used our long handle soft bristle car wash brush to pull it off.

I use a stff push broom but I also leave about 2 inches of snow as a buffer to protect the roof.

Monster9903 wrote:I use a stff push broom but I also leave about 2 inches of snow as a buffer to protect the roof.Stiff brush broom sounds like the right tool and I'll definitely use that next time.Still looking for recommendations for my next cover with regard to toughness against accidental tears.

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fendix
Explorer
Feb 22, 2015
I take a roof snow shovel and sliced a slit in those pool noodle and slide over the shovel. I tape it to the shovel to keep it from moving. It works flawlessly for me.
DSDP_Don
Explorer
Feb 22, 2015
Double Post
DSDP_Don
Explorer
Feb 22, 2015
I don't know if Adco still makes it, but I bought a heavy duck cloth type material cover for my 36' DP. It's the same heavy duty stuff they cover boats with. It was about $1200.00 new. I used it for a year or so and then it was just too much work because of the weight. I put it in storage and there it still sits.

It's an expensive cover, but if I lived in snow country, I would spend the money for the cover since it will probably be on for 4-5 months. They made the cover in various sizes with zippers for the door openings. You would probably have to call Adco direct to see if they still offer them.
time2roll
Nomad
Feb 22, 2015
Put jacks under the frame before it snows.
Biker1mike
Explorer
Feb 22, 2015
I use a roof rake. You still have to watch the vents.
Golden_HVAC
Explorer
Feb 22, 2015
Leaf blower.

While the snow is fresh, and before it starts to melt and stick together, blow off what will blow off.

You really don't have to get "All" the snow off the roof, just a percentage of it. So you don't have to scrape each A/C, ect. Just move away what you can.

What about using a broom to bring the snow to the edge?

Good luck, and hopefully it will be warmer soon!

Fred.
K_Charles
Explorer
Feb 22, 2015
A cover that has rafters works best.
ScottG
Nomad
Feb 22, 2015
No cover is going to stand up against a shovel.
solismaris
Explorer
Feb 22, 2015
Monster9903 wrote:
I use a stff push broom but I also leave about 2 inches of snow as a buffer to protect the roof.

Stiff brush broom sounds like the right tool and I'll definitely use that next time.

Still looking for recommendations for my next cover with regard to toughness against accidental tears.
Monster9903
Explorer
Feb 22, 2015
I use a stff push broom but I also leave about 2 inches of snow as a buffer to protect the roof.

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