Recreational Vehicle Storage Tips

So you've finally decided to buy that RV you've always planned on. It may have taken you months or even years to save up for that vehicle, and you surely would want to take care of it so it stays with you for the longest time it can. Whether you bought it for yourself or your entire family, you'll always have to be conscious about keeping that RV in safe conditions. 

After all, it did not come cheap, although it may be relatively less expensive compared to other options you've had. But in general, a recreational vehicle is not something you can decide to buy overnight, unless you're filthy rich. That's why part of owning it must be a consideration for how you plan to store it off season.

There are three choices you'll have when it comes to RV storage.

First, you can keep it in y our own backyard if you have all that space. It's good when you have the vehicle in your own compound because you get to keep an eye on it yourself. However, this will only be good if you can offer the vehicle exactly the kind of protection it needs. For example, you have to be able to cover it enough so it's kept away from the elements such as dust, rain, wind, etc. which all can cause damage to your vehicle.

The second choice you have is to put your RV in a public storage facility. This will be of no cost on your part, there will be no rules and you get to put your vehicle there for as long as you want. The problem with this is, there will be no one to look out for your RV, and since it is a public facility, it will be exposed to vandals and thieves. Aside from that, there is nothing that will protect your RV from damage caused by the natural elements.

Your third choice is to put your vehicle in a private storage facility. Of the three options you have, this is obviously the best. Here, you can store your RV and have it watched by on-site staff. There will be cameras all over the place for 24-hour monitoring. There will be high and secure gates and fences to secure the area and keep all unauthorized people out. Of course, your vehicle will be housed in a facility designed to protect it against natural damage.

Why leave your recreational vehicles unprotected in your storage facility. You protect your tires from the sun why not the whole vehicle. I often see people protecting their recreational vehicle tires by covering them to protect from dry rot. How come they never think of protecting the whole vehicle so the exterior and interior don't receive damage?

There are two major problems with not covering your recreational vehicles in storage where the climate is wet and dry. In the West the sun will damage the exterior paint and all the plastic parts by sucking the life out of them. Soon you will see your paint fade, oxidize and even crack, all your plastic parts will start to shrink and crack as well. Your interior is also vulnerable in the Western sun, for instance, RV drapes will fall apart and the interior will then receive sun damage like fading and heat damage from high temps inside your RV. A good Recreational cover can help and even stop all this damage.

In the East where it rains a lot and the moisture levels are high you will see damage to the exterior like rust and water leaks. Most recreational vehicles exteriors are made of aluminum but there are still parts that are steel that will rust and cause problems down the road. The interior has the chance to be damaged by water leaks from water setting on the roof and seeping into to seams that over time break down. You may damage the rug or the moisture will cause mold to grow, and there will be a musty smell to the interior of the RV. A good Recreational Cover can help and even stop all this damage.

When you look for recreational vehicle covers make sure they have a good warranty and the business will be there to stand behind it. Also look for a multi-layer cover to protect your RV from all types of conditions, like the sun, rain, dust, dirt, bird droppings, pollution, etc. 

If you own an RV you already know that both storing and parking it can be a major hassle. An RV is very large and obviously needs its own dedicated space to park and store when you are not using it for an extended period of time. Most of the time RV's are only used for a weekend here or a week there, so the question of where to keep it safely when you are not using it comes up frequently.

Some RV owners are fortunate enough to have a large backyard or driveway, but others are limited to storing it on their lawn or in front of their home - choices that few neighbors appreciate! One option for these people is to store their RV at a recreational vehicle park. Many of the parks available for camping and traveling while on vacation also have storage for unused RV's that simply take up a lot of space at your home. Bear in mind that you are basically paying the same price as if you were using your RV at the time, so you need to have a very large budget to keep up with the price of storing it at the park.

For a more inexpensive option, you may want to look into storing it at a self-storage area made specifically for recreational vehicles. You can rent these self-storage units for your RV by the month. Not only is this relatively inexpensive, but it keeps it safe from theft, vandalism, and weather elements. Doing so allows you the freedom to retrieve the RV any time you wish with minimal effort. Keeping it in a self-storage area is one of the best choices for extended periods of non-use.

Finally you do have the option of storing the RV on your own property.

Again, though most people do not prefer this unless they have a lot of excess room, it can be done if you run out of other viable options. You might even consider building a garage specifically for it to keep it safe from the weather and out of harm’s way, or instead you could simply park it in your yard if your neighborhood has no covenants or other restrictions forbidding it. (Even without covenant restrictions, you should consider housing value in your neighborhood and neighbor impressions before using your property as an RV storage site.)

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