Thinking about adding boat or RV storage to an existing self-storage business? Get an overview of the types of storage and the costs involved as well as guidelines for adding amenities and making more money from this growing niche business.
An Ohio man has been charged with two felonies and five misdemeanors after he allegedly caused damage to four units at CRT Mini Storage in Marion, stole an RV from the self-storage facility and went on a driving rampage. Christopher Lines, 39, was...
Self-storage facilities around the country are incorporating eco-friendly features and services to save money, attract customers and reduce their carbon footprint. Many are turning their flat roofs into power generators by adding solar panels...
Self-storage operators with facilities near Fort Drum, N.Y., have been flooded with calls from concerned military customers after vehicle-storage company Fort Drum Storage LLP recently went out of business and allegedly moved 176 vehicles into...
Self-Storage operator Oakley Executive RV & Boat Storage held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand-opening celebration on June 29 at its facility in Oakley, Calif. The event included a disc jockey, food, games and prizes.
Self-storage operators who offer boat and RV storage typically have a smaller customer base, forcing them to step up their marketing and operational efforts. Unique amenities, outstanding customer service and a facilitys location all play a role...
Alameda County is appealing a $1.7 million court ruling in favor of Lockaway Storage after denying the self-storage operator the right to build a boat- and RV-storage facility in Castro Valley, Calif. Lockaway received a three-year permit from the...
Produced by Inside Self-Storage, the 2013 Boat/RV/Mobile Storage digital issue includes articles highlighting the development and operation of boat/RV-storage and mobile-storage facilities. Facility owners, managers and investors will find expert...
The Lock Up Self Storage has opened an indoor parking facility for car, boat and RV storage at its facility in St. Petersburg, Fla. More than 40 parking spaces can accommodate vehicles up to 50 feet long in a climate-controlled environment.
The Storage Business Owners Alliance LLC (SBOA), a buying group for the U.S. self-storage industry, and GMAC Insurance, a nationwide property and casualty insurance company, have partnered to provide RV-insurance discounts to customers who store...
