snow event

[richard_123]

Have just become full timers. First winter in motor-home , presently in NC. Have have temps in the teens for several days each week for last several weeks. Appears that a snow storm is heading our way and will hit in about 24 hours. News states 1-6 inches. I feel that probably should pull in slides so that the slide toppers will not have to hold the snow. Am I being to cautious by pulling in the slides and live that way for a few days. What do the other full timers do when situation arises.

[ncrowley]

We were in the RV through a 6 inch snow storm with the slides out. The only issue is that you need to get the snow and ice off the slide topper before you can bring in the slides.

[J-Rooster]

Been there and done that! I forgot to retract the slides, it snowed overnight was time for me to leave the next morning and I had to get the snow off the slide out toppers to get the slides to retract. No ladder so I had to climb up to the roof via rear coach ladder. 6" of snow and ice up on the roof and it wasn't fun brushing the snow off the toppers. If you leave your slides out and if there is any moisture on the slide out topper and it freezes you then risk damaging a slide out seal when you retract your slide. Did that many years ago rain storm, then it cleared up and froze when I retracted my slide ice cut a hole in the slide out seal. Just close the slides you will be better off IMHO!

[C-Leigh_Racing]

Last news today, that coastal area he is in, might get sleet & freezing rain instead of snow.
You can never tell about NC weather though. Might say just a dusting & it turn into a foot on the ground.
See, we have the cold front coming down from the north west & then the humid coming from off the coast & clashing right along the I-95 route, kinda like the lake snow affect.
Neil

[koda55]

I was using an example of what happened to me. Now, with what the weather people are saying about the freezing temps, I think it would be better to error on the side of caution.

[abc40kids]

The OP is in New Bern, N.C. Not PA, what does stack up will be gone before you know it. If your plans are to travel the day after the snow then pull them in, if not leave them out and all will be fine.

[Argosy24]

Bring them in while it's snowing, even 6" is generally hours not days you'll have to deal with that. Beats days of having to deal ice or leaks, toppers that won't close.

[koda55]

I would bring the slides in until after the snow has stopped. I made the mistake and left my 4 slides out in Pa when it snowed in December last year. When it came time to leave, the snow had turned to ice. Had a heck of a time getting the ice off the slide cover.

[xctraveler]

I would never be happy leaving my coach during a show event. Want to be there to deal with the unexpected. Slides in, slides out, sort of toss a coin. Conservative, pull 'em in. Me? Likely leave'em out and take my chances.

Must do! Put blocks under jacks, that way the blocks will freeze to the ground and the jacks will break free from the blocks (I use plastic for that). Even if you are not leaving soon, that is your plan! Someone may have other plans for you, be prepared to up jacks and move.

[Sully2]

When snowing...or in SEVERE rain storms...pull them back in.

[John_Joey]

richard_123 wrote:
thanks for the advice. I will pull in the slides. Followed by taking wife, if she desires to a nice hotel for a few days.

Smart man!!!

[C-Leigh_Racing]

According to WRAL @ 12:00 today, looks like most of the snow will be along the I- 95 route countys. If they are right, maybe New Bern will just get a dusting, but regardless of what they say, I would be ready & prepaired.
You could go & get a couple of those blue tarps & some rope & do a make shift cover for the slide roofs. Pull them tight so the snow will slide off, then when your ready to pull out, take the ropes loose & pull the snow right off.

Today is pretty, so be a good time to pull up roots, go out & top everything off just in case the weather fools everybody.
Neil

[11B]

Biggest factor is if its going to get cold enough to freeze the snow to the slide toper. If it is pull them in, hell of a big job to be outside when its freezing trying to knock the ice off the toppers.

[sowego]

As others mentioned be sure you have a full tank of propane.

If you will be leaving soon after the storm it will help to have to slide toppers dry.

We've had up to 4' of snow on our side toppers and they are not damaged.

I'd not worry about leaving the rig...just pull in some of the slides to have less space to heat. It will be such a short snow event it will be gone quickly. I'd rather stay in the rig to monitor the situation.

Jacks...if you will be leave before the weather warms be prepared to pour hot water over the base to release them from the ground. If you'll be staying put for a while...no worries, they will thaw and dry out.

[past-MIdirector]

We had 9" in MI before we left with slides out along with every body else in the park. We also had the jacks down the whole time and never had a problem with them when we left. We were parked for a month and half most of the time below freezing. We used an electric fire place and extended stay kit went threw two 30# bottles a week average. The coldest was -3 and we used a 30# in a day and a half so make sure you have enough propane.