Do not use a hammer to remove the ice.
How to keep snow off rv roof.
Rubber membrane roofs can tear if the corner of a metal shovel catches while you re shoveling off the snow.
Though you will still need to be very careful not to damage them.
The number one snow related problem we see in rvs is roof water leakage.
4 years now parked in the idaho snow and no issues here.
This will damage your roof.
And not all snowstorms are created equal.
Using this will allow you to remove snow from your roof without having to get up on top which is not safe when it s snowy or icy and the soft pad will be gentle to use around vents etc.
Plastic snow shovels are less likely to tear or damage your roof.
How to keep your roof clear of snow 1.
A plastic shovel is much less likely to catch and tear your rv s rubber roof.
When removing snow from your roof concentrate on removing the snow and leave any ice that has built up.
Calculate snow load on your roof.
To calculate the snow load on your.
Be vigilant about the condition of your roof.
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Concentrate on removing the snow but leave any ice buildup alone.
This can be done on a folding ladder and shop broom to carefully push the snow off the roof.
Leave your large aluminum snow scoop in the garage.
As for my rv i normally don t do much other than shovel off some of the bulk snow.
The best thing you can do is to clear off snow as soon as possible without letting it sit for any significant length of time on your roof.
Prevent ice dams with heating cables.