Covered versus Outside Storage Cost

bkbodiford wrote:
We're fairly new to RV'ing and have been comparing storage lots in our area as our neighborhood doesn't allow for RV/boat storage. Any suggestions on what premium we should expect to pay for a covered storage lot when compared to an outside storage lot? Also, is the additional premium worth the supposed reduction in cleaning costs, roof maintenance, etc?

I can get outdoor storage for $50 a month, or complete indoor storage for $325 a month. I currently have my RV in my own warehouse so I don't pay for storage. But if I have to pay, I'd like to keep it indoors. But we're talking $275 a month more. That's $3,300 more per year. Every three years that's almost $10,000. You can get a really nice full body paint job for $15,000. So you could keep it outside and every five years get a brand new full body paint job and reseal everything for about the same price as keeping it inside. Realistically if you kept it outside, you could repaint every 10 years. Just something to think about.