Covering a truck camper AFTER a snow?

zulu52 wrote:

jaycocreek wrote:
Why keep the snow off?

The question we’re going to answer today, is “Is it safe to leave the snow piled up on the roof of my RV?”. When we asked this question last winter, our resident expert said, “Absolutely not”. Leaving snow on the roof of your RV could cause severe roof damage. Any amount of snow beyond a couple of inches is reason for concern. Snow weighs approximately 12 lbs per square inch. With fluctuations in temperature, you may even have ice build up beneath the snow. The melting (which causes water to run into cracks, etc.) and then re-freezing (causing expansion) can wreak havoc on your RV. You could end up with leaks through your vents and seals and if it were to sit all winter, the spring time could bring you a very unpleasant surprise. The safest bet is to keep it covered, but we understand that isn’t always an option for everyone. If your RV must be exposed to the elements, it is advisable to keep the snow off as best you can by using a soft snow rake with an extendable handle

Snow weighs approximately 12 lbs per square inch?

That can't possibly be right.
I guess it might depend on how many cubic inches are stacked up on top of that square inch.
Zulu

The comedic value of this forum is priceless!!!
If I had to guess, I’d say 12pcf not psi. Besides you can’t correlate weight to a 2 dimensional measurement.
Either way, the 5 year old kindergarten mentality is live and well here at least!