Whether you’re a full-time or a part-time user, you will at some point need a spot to store your RV. Keeping it in your driveway is certainly an option, but do you really want your RV taking up all that space at your home, with your HOA breathing down your neck? Besides, finding RV storage is simple:
How to Search for RV Storage
When searching for RV storage, it’s important to use the right tools to find a location that meets your needs. If you Google “RV Storage,” you’ll find that the internet is cluttered with thousands of results. So where to start?
Uhaul.com is the place to go. There, you can search for the nearest U-Haul storage facilities that offer the RV storage amenity. You can view store hours, contact information, and even view photos of the facility.
What to Look for in RV Storage
Every situation is different, but when it comes to RV storage, there are a few factors that you should always be looking out for when finding your facility:
Covered, Uncovered, Enclosed Parking
Depending on the time of year, geographic location, and duration of your storage, parking style may be of high importance when choosing your facility. If you are storing your RV in any type of extreme weather, enclosed parking is what you need. If you are storing for a short period of time, then uncovered parking may be suitable for you. Live in a sunny and warm climate? Protect your RV from sun damage with covered parking. When you store with U-Haul, you have the luxury of choosing any of these three options.
Security
This one may seem obvious, but it is something you cannot afford to overlook. Your RV is your prized possession, and if it’s worth storing, it’s worth storing right. Choosing a storage facility with proper security measures goes a long way in preventing vandalism to your RV. U-Haul’s RV storage locations are within a well-lit gated perimeter, with 24-hour video surveillance. If you need to get a hold of your RV, you can do so at any time with keypad access.
Storage Space
RV sizes can range anywhere from 10 ft. long to more than 45 ft. long. Therein lies the importance of having adequate space to store your RV. Having enough room not only makes it easier to enter and exit with your equipment, but it also gives you peace-of-mind knowing that your RV is not crammed amongst dozens of others. U-Haul takes pride in providing wide, paved aisles for customers.
Storing with U-Haul
Other RV storage locations may offer similar levels of security, space, and storage options. But with U-Haul, it’s more than that. As an added benefit of storing your RV with us, you have access to:
- Propane refills – offered at most U-Haul storage locations, allowing you to refill your RV or any other propane-fueled equipment.
- Hitch installations – available at most U-Haul stores, allowing you to add a hitch to your RV or personal vehicle.
- Dump stations – Onsite with convenient hookups such as drain hoses, making trips in and out of town easy.
- U-Haul store – Everything you could ever need for moving and storage available, including a wide selection of moving supplies.
- Outlets – conveniently placed, allowing you to keep your RV battery juiced up and ready to go.
In a perfect world, you would never have to store your when the time comes to start searching for RV storage, take solace in the fact that peace-of-mind is easily attainable. You just have to know where to look!
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