This summer you made your home on the open road. The amount of memories created is rivaled only by the number of miles you put on your RV. But soon that open road will be icing over and it will be time to put your RV away for a few months. Between your home and the variety of self-storage opportunities, there are a lot of options for storing your RV. Each option has benefits and drawbacks.
To make the process stress-free, MidMaine Storage Solutions has created a guide to help you weigh the pros and cons of each RV storage method. Read on to learn what self storage solution would best fit your needs.
As far as recreational vehicles go, a standard garage will be
able to fit campers and trailers that run on the small side, typically a class
B (which run between 16-22 ft according to GoRVing.com) or smaller class C
(21-35 ft). If the RV you need to store is larger than this, storing it at your
home may be out of the question.
Pros:
·
Overall Cost –
Storing an RV at your own home doesn’t cost anything.
·
Protection –
Keeping your RV indoors protects it from damage the sun, hail, snow, rain, and
other weather conditions can cause, saving you money on repairs later.
·
Secure –
Indoor RV storage of any type also protects your RV from theft and vandalism.
·
Convenience –
When your RV or camper is parked in your own garage, taking it for a spur of
the moment spin is easy.
Cons:
·
Conspicuous –
The RV takes up space you could be using for things you use more often, such as
a snow blower, shovels, lawn mower, bike, or another car.
·
Uninvited Guests –
Bugs and other unwanted pests can find their way into your garage, and you can
bet those critters will want in your RV as well.
For a camper, trailer, or very small RV (most likely only Class B),
indoor storage can be a great option. Indoor RV storage at a facility is going
to be the most expensive option, but also offers the most protection. However,
because it is hard to come by, indoor RV storage not the most common RV storage
method people choose.
Pros:
·
Security –
Four walls, a locked door, and a secure facility will protect your RV from
theft and vandalism.
·
Protected from
weather conditions– Indoor storage keeps your RV safe
from the damaging effects of the sun, cold, rain, and snow.
·
Access –
Some storage facilities offer 24-hour access using secure electronic gate
access. So you get the same convenience of storing your RV at your home, with
the security of a storage facility.
Cons:
·
Overall cost –
Indoor RV storage is the most expensive storage option. However, paying more to
store it well may save you money on repairs later.
·
Overall size –
Class A and Class C RVs are not likely to fit in indoor storage. Be certain
that the dimensions of your storage unit are large enough to house your RV
before you reserve a storage unit.
·
Hard to find –
Indoor RV storage is not very common, so finding it near you may be a
challenge.
As far as recreational vehicles go, a standard garage will be
able to fit campers and trailers that run on the small side, typically a class
B (which run between 16-22 ft according to GoRVing.com) or smaller class C
(21-35 ft). If the RV you need to store is larger than this, storing it at your
home may be out of the question.
Pros:
·
Overall Cost –
Storing an RV at your own home doesn’t cost anything.
·
Protection –
Keeping your RV indoors protects it from damage the sun, hail, snow, rain, and
other weather conditions can cause, saving you money on repairs later.
·
Secure –
Indoor RV storage of any type also protects your RV from theft and vandalism.
·
Convenience –
When your RV or camper is parked in your own garage, taking it for a spur of
the moment spin is easy.
Cons:
·
Conspicuous –
The RV takes up space you could be using for things you use more often, such as
a snow blower, shovels, lawn mower, bike, or another car.
·
Uninvited Guests –
Bugs and other unwanted pests can find their way into your garage, and you can
bet those critters will want in your RV as well.
For a camper, trailer, or very small RV (most likely only Class B),
indoor storage can be a great option. Indoor RV storage at a facility is going
to be the most expensive option, but also offers the most protection. However,
because it is hard to come by, indoor RV storage not the most common RV storage
method people choose.
Pros:
·
Security –
Four walls, a locked door, and a secure facility will protect your RV from
theft and vandalism.
·
Protected from
weather conditions– Indoor storage keeps your RV safe
from the damaging effects of the sun, cold, rain, and snow.
·
Access –
Some storage facilities offer 24-hour access using secure electronic gate
access. So you get the same convenience of storing your RV at your home, with
the security of a storage facility.
Cons:
·
Overall cost –
Indoor RV storage is the most expensive storage option. However, paying more to
store it well may save you money on repairs later.
·
Overall size –
Class A and Class C RVs are not likely to fit in indoor storage. Be certain
that the dimensions of your storage unit are large enough to house your RV
before you reserve a storage unit.
·
Hard to find –
Indoor RV storage is not very common, so finding it near you may be a
challenge.
MidMaine Storage Solutions offers indoor storage for your RV, pontoon/fishing boat, camper and most other Summer toys. We are conveniently located in central Maine, just west of the Newport ME I-95 exit off Route 7, behind the Dollar General Store off Mill St. Give us a call 207 278 9294 Or go to www.MidMaineStorageSolutions.com
