Idea to Keep Snow off Roof?

[footz1941]

Snow is an excellent insulator

[Dave W]

Originally Posted by footz1941

Snow is an excellent insulator

But up to 20+ pounds per cubic foot depending on moisture content, can get really heavy

[Ram Montana High Country]

Originally Posted by Dave W

But up to 20+ pounds per cubic foot depending on moisture content, can get really heavy

I put more than 20lb/ft when I walk on it

[BiggarView]

Originally Posted by footz1941

Snow is an excellent insulator

True enough, but the stuff also melts and freezes which is the real danger, do you really want water and snow freezing around your slides, vents and any other place that could be subject to water penetration. When snow melts and then the resulting water freezes into ice it expands and will open any gap like a giant pry bar that is possible to be opened.

As for the heated mats that have also been mentioned, they need a reliable source of electricity, otherwise you get the same problem listed above especially if the site is in a remote location.

To the OP... As I see it, you will have to develop a fanatical snow removal "religion" and actively stay ahead of any accumulation without fail. RVs (with the possible exception of an A-Liner) are not designed for heavy snow loading.

JMHO