Retracting Slide in Winter Wonderland

[phishheadmi]

So, I have my TT winterized, but have the slide extended and we got the great surprise of about 28" of snow in the last few days. I broomed all the snow off the top of the slideout, but there's a good layer of ice remaining on the top of the slide. I'm concerned that if I retract the slide as-is I may risk damaging my seals AND that when the ice does melt off all that water will wind up inside the TT. Any suggestions on how to proceed? I ran the heat all day yesterday hoping to melt off the ice to no avail...we're expecting another 8-10" today and there's only one day above freezing in the 10 day forecast.

This is ridiculous, I know better...this early snow dump just caught me with my pants down...this AND, my tractor/snowblower is in the shop!

[popeyemth]

You have only two options:
More heat
More time
Ice WILL damage your seals and melt inside.
If you're really worried you could use a hairdryer or a heat gun and a sponge
Good luck,
Mike