Boat & RV Storage

Long considered a niche market in the self-storage industry, boat and RV storage has emerged as a facility differentiator in crowded markets. High-end sites with amenities designed specifically for boat and RV customers are popping up in strategic locations across the country. Storage owners looking to expand their existing sites are also considering this add-on service. What does it take ...

Across the country, there has been a dramatic increase in the theft of catalytic converters from all types of vehicles. As the price of recycled metals has spiked, a black market in catalytic converters is emerging, according to a spokesman for the Washington, D.C.-based Institute of Scrap Recycling. The part, easily removed by a portable saw from under a vehicle, ...

If you’ve been a boat/RV owner or operator for several years, you’ve probably learned how difficult it is to keep your property clean and fresh. As managers of a large multi-service storage facility, we know firsthand how hard it is to keep maintenance costs under control. Read on for some helpful hints. The To-Do List We start and end every ...

Storage carports are easy to construct and require little to no maintenance. Now self-storage owners can take this simple structure to a new level by integrating solar cells into the construction of new carport covers. The addition of solar power to a self-storage property will reduce energy costs and could lead to tax rebates. “It’s clean, free energy,” says Ron ...

Owners of expensive recreational vehicles, collectible cars and boats are turning to a relatively new concept in self-storage—condominiums. After shelling out big bucks for a big toy, these owners don’t balk at paying $60,000, $75,000 or even $100,000 for a secure place to keep it. Five storage experts offer their views on this exciting new trend. Wes Pettit, Storage Condo ...