Boat & RV Storage

Modular Mini Storage recently worked with a customer who wanted to build an RV-storage facility in a light-industrial zone. However, city planners had one stipulation—he needed to include some office space for small businesses. Two flex-space buildings were constructed, and every unit was leased to a commercial customer. Later, two more buildings were erected with the same result.     What ...

To survive the worst recession in 70 years, small businesses must find ways to run more efficiently than ever. In self-storage, there’s an exciting development that has the potential to generate a tenfold cost savings in a business’ office and inventory overhead. My partners and I discovered it a bit by chance, while getting a push from tough economic times.   Just ...

Marketing is the most important aspect of managing and owning a storage facility. It’s a misunderstood concept because, all too often, we see marketing as fliers, brochures, ads and gimmicks. The reality is marketing is everything we do to find, influence, motivate, service and retain customers. With the current economic pressure on the marketplace, is it any wonder everyone is ...

Self-storage operators are always looking for better ways to use their valuable space and increase revenue. Many owners with land slated for additional storage units are now considering the boat/RV-storage storage trend. This type of expansion is usually much less expensive than the construction of traditional units, but adding boat and RV storage requires changes to many facets of your ...

The boat/RV-storage market has seen a boom in recent years as more people purchase large “toys” but have fewer places to store them. Most residences don’t have storage to accommodate such big vehicles, and many cities and communities are becoming stricter about curbside and driveway parking. As a result, consumers turn to storage facilities, which provide a valuable service to ...