jmanatee
Explorer
Joined 21 years ago
User Profile
User Widgets
All Activity
Re: 5th Wheel Cover before snowbirding
Just to clarify, I have no problems leaving the snow on the roof if we are not traveling for the winter,... Its only if I am going to move it in winter. If it were only a few dusting I wouldn't mind clearing it a few times before leaving. But the next town over jokes they are little Alaska. From mid Oct to Dec 1st we can get several good snow falls 6" plus. One year it was enough that I had trouble setting up the ladder in all the snow besides the camper. In the past we get some daytime warm ups, not warm enough to totally melt all the snow but enough to melt it down and turn it in to 2" of crusty like snow. Odd but the ground will be totally melted off. I assume because its still holding heat. One year I made the mistake of letting it sit there until just before leaving I won't do that again. I was hoping someone would have a trick to solve this but I guess I will just keep climbing a ladder and clean it after every storm. Hopefully Mother Nature is Kind this year. Thanks for all the input.988Views0likes0CommentsRe: 5th Wheel Cover before snowbirding
Grit dog wrote: jmanatee wrote: cummins2014 wrote: The cover will just complicate the matter , getting the snow off the cover would probably be harder to do than the roof itself , plus the fact you most likely will ruin the cover . I’ve had the same issue here in Utah , I get right up there , and sweep it off with a heavy push broom . IMO just stay ahead of it . Thanks for the info. I have always done it from the sides on a ladder, How slippery is the rubber in winter? The rubber isn’t any more slippery, but the snow and ice is the same as anywhere else you might walk on it…. I’ll presume you’ve never covered it before. A frozen rv cover will not come off easily especially with a buildup of snow and some freeze thaw/ice on it. Not to mention how to deal with it once it’s off and wet/frozen. Since you said covered storage isn’t an option, Either sweep the fresh snow off it a few times potentially like you said you already do, or put a plastic tarp over the roof. And find something else to worry about besides a little snow blowing/melting off the roof when you leave town. No I have never covered any of our campers, mostly because I have read all the horror stories from wind blowing tarps or covers. you make a good point about the frozen cover. I guess I will just keep cleaning it the way I have.655Views0likes0CommentsRe: 5th Wheel Cover before snowbirding
spoon059 wrote: I vote for indoor storage for a month or so. We are fortunate to have a Carolina Carport that our camper sits under. I've left for Florida in the snow before and thanks to the carport didn't have any accumulation on the roof when we started. That's probably where we will have to get to eventually but the cost are very high post covid.656Views0likes0CommentsRe: 5th Wheel Cover before snowbirding
cummins2014 wrote: The cover will just complicate the matter , getting the snow off the cover would probably be harder to do than the roof itself , plus the fact you most likely will ruin the cover . I’ve had the same issue here in Utah , I get right up there , and sweep it off with a heavy push broom . IMO just stay ahead of it . Thanks for the info. I have always done it from the sides on a ladder, How slippery is the rubber in winter?657Views0likes0CommentsRe: 5th Wheel Cover before snowbirding
Mfan wrote: Can you find indoor storage for a short time? Maybe a couple of beach balls under a cover so snow would slide off? We are very rural here, We have looked for short term indoor storage within one hour travel time. Most are booked out or want you committed to the season. We have plans to eventually build a Car/RV port...657Views0likes0CommentsRe: 5th Wheel Cover before snowbirding
Grit dog wrote: Thoughts? First world problems. Solutions? Cover it, clear snow or go put it in covered storage for a month r 2 if it’s that concerning. Or strap a tarp over it you can just pull off and go. Personally, barring a huge buildup of snow/ice, you’re being finicky since the other 10 million trailers that hit the roads in the winter just let the snow blow off of them. Besides it’ll all melt off in a day r 2. Or quit looking at the Famers Almanac… This is from experience in my area, The snow doesn't blow off or melt off.. I have to remove it as each storm occurs (a pain) or just before leaving (way worse). We often get several inches to feet before dec 1 so I would never try to drive with that much snow on the roof.656Views0likes0Comments5th Wheel Cover before snowbirding
I tried to search this but cover returns a million things. So we live in SW NH and snowbird in FL but due to work, we can't leave until Dec 1st We can get several snow storms before we depart and I wont dive with any snow on the roof (weight and illegal) So after each storm I like to clear the snow to keep it from compacting and freezing. This can become a lot of work with many storms and I worry I will damage the roof or roof fixtures. I have tried "run the heat to 80 and it will melt" it doesn't here I have an ADCO cover that came with the 5th wheel but I am nervous to put it on because I fear it might be impossible to get off. Possibly freeze to the roof. or become very stiff heavy. Any thoughts3.3KViews0likes30CommentsRe: 300 feet of Underground Cat6 ???
although there is a theoretical limit of 100m (328ft) the cable wont just stop if you run 101m your signal strength will get worse and worse the longer you go. You should be able to go 125m (410ft)pretty easy possibly 152m (500ft) with a good switch on each end.143Views0likes0Comments
Groups
Motorhome Group
Join in here to discuss all things motorhomes.Mar 06, 202538,708 Posts RV Newbies
We all start out new. Share lessons learned or first-time questions!Mar 08, 20254,028 Posts
