RV Storage

[mighty7sd]

We're looking to buy our first TT and learning everything we can about the lifestyle. We've started researching storage options and they seem to be all over the map in terms of cost. I know that many folks here probably store their TTs on their property, but we don't have room, esspecially since we are looking at a large bunkhouse model that may need a 10'x40'spot.

There is a place nearby that has uncovered parking spots for ~$120/month. To me that seems high.

There are also covered but not enclosed, and fully enclosed. In the city these are expensive, out of the city they are somewhat cheap.

We also have cave storage nearby that is a bit of a drive for ~120/month, but the constant temp and the ability to not winterize seems appealing.

Would I be shooting myself in the foot by not doing some sort of covered parking? Does fully enclosed really beat covered only?

If anyone is in the Kansas City area suggestions would be welcome!

[JAC1982]

humblerb wrote:
We have always stored inside, only because the wife wanted the trailer to look good. We used to pay $175 for indoor with electricity and 24 hour access (Houston, TX).
That got too expensive, so we bought a $350,000 house that had a shop with storage. Am I right when I say $350,000 is less than $175? 🙂
Had a friend down the street who had a trailer and he parked outside and negotiated a price of $30 or $35, down from $50.

It's like how my husband wants to build a $60,000 outbuilding to put our camper that's worth $20,000 into it 🙂

[humblerb]

We have always stored inside, only because the wife wanted the trailer to look good. We used to pay $175 for indoor with electricity and 24 hour access (Houston, TX).
That got too expensive, so we bought a $350,000 house that had a shop with storage. Am I right when I say $350,000 is less than $175? 🙂
Had a friend down the street who had a trailer and he parked outside and negotiated a price of $30 or $35, down from $50.

[jake2250]

I have an outdoor storage spot, been there six years, moved to an inner spot because i was concerned being on an outer fence spot. The inner spots are closer to the cameras. Outer fence spot was $35 a month, Now I pay $40 a month for a little more security. Place is a little over five miles from my house!

[boosTT]

What about using a seasonal site as a parking spot too?

[JAC1982]

The only time our camper has been damaged was when it was parked at our own house LOL We didn't notice any extra damage or wear and tear due to it being parked outdoors at a camper lot. Frankly, we've had it over 3 years and it still looks brand new (minus the damage mentioned above, which is being fixed).

The lot we had ours at has a whole herd of feral cats that take care of the mice issue.

[mighty7sd]

Sounds like most folks opt for uncovered due to price. So the constant sun/rain exposure doesn't seem to have a huge effect on wear and tear? The only other concern I thought of was mice, so paved or enclosed might help with that?

[DinTulsa]

I pay 45 a month for outside storage, Inside storage in my area is 150 or more. I can't justify the additional cost.

[rolopayne]

$90 per month in Louisiana, 5 miles from the house, gravel, no electric, but covered. if you want power, electric and concrete is $140 to $160 a month

[RavensFan24]

$40/mth for uncovered on a concrete pad. $100+ for covered in north Tampa area. haven't checked elsewhere, but $40-$50/mth seems like a fair amount. Anything more just seems exorbitant. I couldn't fathom paying $327/mth unless it was in a 24/7 accessible garage somewhere where it was secure and completely protected.

[IDman]

We pay only $57 monthly for a paved, locked site with free dump.

[Lspangler]

I'm in Michigan and for $1200 a year I get heated indoor storage for the winter and in / out for the summer. Also has power and water for washing or filling fresh tank

[Addy15]

We only have to store ours seasonally. It goes in at the end of October and comes out around the end of April so 6 months of storage. We pay a flat fee for the season -- $10 per linear foot. So for unheated indoor storage for our 24 foot trailer about 12 miles from home, we pay $240 for 6 months of storage, which works out to $40/month.

[Supercharged]

I have a condo unit all enclosed, just for RV's boats, cars, , 14 x 50 ft. You own them, I paid fifthy thousand for it. There is about 200 units. Very safe, camera all over the place ele. gate wash rack, dump, bathrooms. Very nice set up.
We have taxes, managment. Cost me about eight hundred per year for all that.

[IBcarguy]

I pay $120 a month at the storage lot at the fairgrounds in our small bay area town. Gravel lot, no dump station, 24 hr electric gate and that's it. The only benefit is that it's within 2 miles from my home. There is a shortage of storage places and the prices are very high but what are ya gonna do if you don't have the property to park your toys?

[JAC1982]

Jesus, we thought we were paying a lot when we had to pay $40/month for an outdoor spot. That being said, we never had an issue in the 2 years it was stored there. Now we store outdoors at our house and again, it's fine.

The only major plus of covered, in my opinion, is that you can avoid damage from stuff like hail storms. I guess not having to winterize would be nice, but not a huge deal.