There are two RV/boat storage facilities within a mile of my rural mini-farm.
One has both covered and open air storage, as well as some commercial shops. The open air line is full almost all the time. Some units have been parked so long they are sinking, and the weeds are taking over
The other has only open air storage. It has been open only a few years, and is almost full. The RVs and boats come and go on a regular basis, so the owner is able to mow the weeds.
Neither facility, AFAIK, has any electricity, water or sewer for the open air portion. Both are fenced with 6 or 8 foot chainlink with barbed wire topping. Lighting is minimal.
I have no idea what they charge, my coach is parked beside my house.
Oh, yeah, I just was reminded that there is another open-air storage facility off the highway, about 1 1/2 to 2 miles away. It is open air only, gravel, and fenced.
Around here, it seems that if you have 5 acres that aren't being used, and can afford the fence, and the CCRs (if you have any) allow it, you can start a storage lot for RVs and boats. Usually, the "spaces" are just wide enough and long enough for the RV or boat, and there are minimal if any "amenities". You get a parking spot, not much else.
If you want to build one, I guess it is up to you how to go about it. Do you want (and can you afford to build) a high-end parking "resort", or would you rather have a plain parking lot.
It seems several people around here are having success with a plain parking lot.
