No Slide Out Travel Trailer

Re the accumulation of snow/pine needles/debris on the top of the slide, the simple and relatively inexpensive solution is a slide awning. Also very helpful in keeping the rain out. We don't camp in snowy weather, but after much of any rain or lots of falling leaves, I just bring the slide in slowly, stop, slowly, stop and everything comes off. Put the slide back out and you're done. That said, if heavy snow is predicted, I would go ahead and close the slide. Not only eliminates any weight issues, but does make for a smaller area to heat.

So sorry to hear about your health issues. Hoping for many good days for you and your husband. Take care.