Snow

When living on the road, you'll have to deal with snow if you spend any time in cold regions. Many nomads choose to snowbird to avoid the cold and snow, but that's not an option for everyone. Sometimes snow can be a bit unexpected, so it's a good idea to be prepared for it just in case.

Parking in snow

When finding parking during the winter, you have to take extra care not to park where snow plows may need to go to clear snow. At a minimum they will disturb your sleep, but you may be asked to move or towed if you are in their way.

If you will be idling your vehicle for any length of time (not recommended), ensure that your exhaust pipe is not blocked by snow.

If you have a low clearance vehicle and are in a city, you may wish to pay for a spot in a parking garage. This way you can avoid the snow while parked.

Clearing snow from your roof

Many nomads live in vans, buses, skoolies, or other large vehicles. It can be a pain to clear snow, but it is essential for safety when driving, and to keep your solar panels producing some power in the winter. An extendable snow broom is a (relatively) easy way to do this, and may allow you to clear most of the snow without the danger of getting up on your roof or balancing on a ladder. Get a snow broom that extends and can be taken apart for storage.Continue reading …