Date:         Wed, 12 Nov 2003 00:51:31 -0500
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Snow on the roof
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Well, technically, I do >NOT< leive in Snow country. But last year DC
did get it's once every decade blizzard (2+ feet of snow). My Westy has
a car cover (Storm shield the real heavy duty cover, that is custom fit
for the Westy). Works great, the only problem it has, is that the
luggage rack over the front tends to accumulate water (melt water in
the case of snow) which then freezes up again. Should put a air pillow
or equivalent in there to aid the run off/shedding of snow.

On Nov 12, 2003, at 12:08 AM, Lee Kouns wrote:

> To those in snow country who keep their vans outside:
> I just moved to a snowy location (South Lake Tahoe, California) and
> would appreciate hearing from those who have learned tricks for dealing
> with the large amounts of snow that can accumulate on the roofs of
> Westys. Has anyone tried covering the roof with a tarp and then pulling
> the tarp off at the end of the storm?  Thanks for your ideas.