Parker, AZ, Considers Zoning Change to Bar Boat/RV Self-Storage From Commercial Property

Jan 04, 2016

The Parker, Ariz., Town Council is considering a zoning ordinance that would prohibit new self-storage facilities that offer boat and RV storage from being built on general commercial property. The zoning change, tentatively approved last month...

Man Found Dead of Apparent Suicide at Milpitas RV & Self Storage in Milpitas, CA

Dec 15, 2015

A man who died of a gunshot wound to the head in an apparent suicide earlier this month at Milpitas RV & Self Storage in Milpitas, Calif., was identified by the Santa Clara County, Calif., Coroner's Office last week as Jack Ward. The 66-year-old...

Marketing for Boat- and RV-Storage Operations: Cruising Toward More Customers and Profit

Dec 07, 2015

For many self-storage operators, boat/RV storage can be excellent source of revenue; however, the service requires its own marketing program. Here are some online and offline strategies to help you attract customers for this aspect of your business.

Self-Storage Part of Mixed-Use Development to Replace Pirate's Park Amusement Center in Flint Township, MI

Nov 23, 2015

The Flint Township, Mich., Planning Commission approved plans last week for a mixed-use, 24-acre development that will replace the former Pirate’s Park amusement center with a self-storage facility, assisted-living center and hotel. Contingent on...

All Locked Up to Build New Boat/RV Self-Storage Facility in Castaic, CA

Nov 06, 2015

All Locked Up is developing a 2-acre boat and RV self-storage facility in Castaic, Calif. The property on Lake Hughes Road is near a freeway and Castaic Lake, a reservoir formed by Castaic Dam in the Sierra Pelona Mountains. Partners Gary Horton...

Building Boat/RV Storage: Site Selection, Design, Types and More

Oct 20, 2015

There are many U.S. markets hungry for boat/RV storage. If you’re thinking about building a new boat/RV-storage facility or adding this service to your existing storage site, here are some things to consider.

Creating a Retail-Sales Center for Your Boat/RV-Storage Customers

Aug 23, 2015

As a self-storage operator, you can make great ancillary income by offering boat and RV storage; but you can make even more money if you also sell products and supplies that appeal to your boat and RV tenants. Here are some products to carry in...

Attracting and Satisfying Boat/RV-Storage Customers

Aug 05, 2015

To attract tenants to their boat- and RV-storage offering, facility operators have to offer the amenities and services these customers crave. Here are several your facility should include to entice and satisfy vehicle-storage renters.

Inside Self-Storage Boat/RV Storage 2015

Jul 09, 2015

Produced by Inside Self-Storage, the 2015 Boat/RV Storage Digital Issue includes articles highlighting the development and operation of boat/RV-storage facilities. Property investors, owners and managers will find expert articles on construction...

Inside Self-Storage 2015 Boat/RV Digital Issue Now Available for Free Download

Jul 09, 2015

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) recently released its 2015 Boat/RV Digital Issue, which includes in-depth articles about building and operating a vehicle-storage business. Available for free download, the PDF publication addresses a wide range of issues...