Winter Storage Inside/Outside
This is our first winter as a trailer owner. We live in Northern Illinois so we have plenty of snow and cold every year. Where ever we decide to store the trailer, we will have to pay. Currently, we h...
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Another vote for inside storage. The extra $$$ you pay for storage may well be offset by minimizing exposure to UV rays and the damaging effects of freezing/thawing cycles. And you won't have to do nearly as much maintenance on your roof such as cleaning and reapplying lap sealant. If you decide to sell your rig, it will be worth more. Or, if you plan to keep it for many years, it will help you do that!
It's not that important to have a climate controlled facility...the important issue is to avoid exposure to the elements. So, you may be able to find a non climate controlled storage area at a lower price.
To avoid rodents, you just have to do a thorough inspection and make sure there are no openings that the critters can get into. If it is where you can check it periodically...especially after you first store it, you can set a few mice traps in the event that they've found an opening you weren't aware of.
It's not that important to have a climate controlled facility...the important issue is to avoid exposure to the elements. So, you may be able to find a non climate controlled storage area at a lower price.
To avoid rodents, you just have to do a thorough inspection and make sure there are no openings that the critters can get into. If it is where you can check it periodically...especially after you first store it, you can set a few mice traps in the event that they've found an opening you weren't aware of.
