Being from Alaska we intend on snow-birding in the lower-48 between September/October thru the end of April. Rather than driving the ALCAN twice a season, we're looking at storing our RV somewhere and flying back. We intend on using our other camper here during the summer months for our short outings. Are there any recommendations as to secure facilities to store an RV for several months at a time? Are there regular storage businesses that cater to these sorts of things?Thanx.Ed.

Storage in Los Angeles is expensive and scarce but you can find it. and “security” is lackadaisical at best.

Lots of outfits most everywhere you want to be. Google, "RV Storage" and a location....And then it all depends upon how much you want to pay. (how many amenities, how much security, indoor, outdoor, etc.)

A general area you would like to be in would be helpful.

Yes, down here in the lower 48 we have RV storage facilities. Do a Google search for the area you'd like store your rv. Don't store in a place that reaches triple digits in the summer without it being under cover as it will cook the interior.

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Lwiddis
Explorer II
Mar 09, 2019
Storage in Los Angeles is expensive and scarce but you can find it. and “security” is lackadaisical at best.
K_Charles
Explorer
Mar 09, 2019
Many camp grounds have storage
downtheroad
Explorer
Mar 09, 2019
Lots of outfits most everywhere you want to be. Google, "RV Storage" and a location.

...And then it all depends upon how much you want to pay. (how many amenities, how much security, indoor, outdoor, etc.)
Bird_Freak
Explorer II
Mar 09, 2019
A general area you would like to be in would be helpful.
azdryheat
Explorer
Mar 10, 2019
Yes, down here in the lower 48 we have RV storage facilities. Do a Google search for the area you'd like store your rv. Don't store in a place that reaches triple digits in the summer without it being under cover as it will cook the interior.
BB_TX
Nomad
Mar 10, 2019
Agree that there are a lot of RV storage facilities in the south. And they appear to stay mostly full. Although many are stored in the open, we keep ours stored in a covered but not enclosed facility. Hot sun and temps over 100 are common.
edbennett002
Explorer
Mar 11, 2019
These are all good suggestions. Thanx for the tip on the heat issue; we'll definitely keep that in mind. A couple of other factors are the cost of transportation from the storage facility to the airport, the airfare and the the reverse of that. And, covered vs uncovered. Excellent. Great advise. Thanx.
Ed.
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Mar 11, 2019
Depending on where you want to spend the winter - it might be worth it to figure out where direct flights from Alaska end up; and as a generalization, if it's somewhere in the Midwest, you might find the lower prices and availability of space make it worthwhile to finish driving to your destination from that point? Plus if you can pinpoint a location, members of RV.net can give you more specific advice?
pawatt
Explorer
Mar 11, 2019
If you find a place where you would like to spend multiple winters consider buying a used park model,
edbennett002
Explorer
Mar 13, 2019
pawatt, "...used park model.."? not familiar with with. could you explain?

Thanx.

Deb and Ed M, good idea - leaving the rv in a location that has direct flights to/from Ak. Makes sense.
Thanx.

Ed.

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