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New Storage Facility – feedback appreciated!
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Jon:
With kids now gone, (last one leaves for college next week) coach makes mom and dog happy as we enjoy traveling together, so it goes down on the “investment” side of the ledger!!!
I still bet a fair amount of coach owners of all types, still leave them in the weather with no protection and don’t see any value in storage…
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My opinions were formed when we lived in Western NY and we averaged 240″ of snow annually. In addition during a typical winter sub zero temps were not uncommon, and we usually had a week or two where the morning lows were -20 with day time highs not exceeding -10. So having some protection from the elements was pretty important.
I almost think however that in warmer climates the ability to shelter the coach is even more important. The sun is brutal and very damaging. High humidity can lead to mold, mildew, corrosion, and possible damage to the engine from rust. My greatest concern is high temps inside the coach can cause delamination of the cabinet outer surfaces.
I can easily envision damage that exceeds the cost of sheltering the coach to greatly exceed the cost of repairs to damage from exposure.
We will not own a coach if it cannot be sheltered next to our house.
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AshleyRV,
The month to month rates in this area are $250-$350. A secure facility with water, electricity and maybe a dump station. The place that we had used was $2500/year paid in advance with a $500 deposit. You paid by check because they would not accept credit cards. You had to provide 30 days written notification before terminating your lease.
Reese
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We pay 2 to 3 times what you are guys are paying out here in the west for premium storage and don’t really mind, keeps the riff raff out.
The only thing I disagree with the Slum Lord Millionaire of KC is you don’t need a dump in every stall, who knows what there putting down it. A nice paved on site dump would be enough. No stink in the stalls and no lost sleep if someone gets tempted to put a gallon of oil down it.
If it’s a double wide, 50 amp on each wall, seperate meter to charge each stall electric.
If you want to buy a premium unit it will cost $1050 a ft. If you can’t park at home, it’s a nice option.
Later
bv
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Bernie,
His
bus stall has two dump receptacles, I’ve come to the conclusion he
pee’s in them. He wouldn’t let Nancy and I park inside for the last two days, made us slug it out in 94 degree temps. You can’t beat the price of Big Al’s electric though, mucho voltage.
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Tom just maybe Big Al has something in there that he hasn’t told anybody about!! Come on Al open the door!! I pick door #2
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Big Al is definitely keeping a low profile. Something’s up.
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Yep… he must be hiding something… maybe a new Winnebago ???
Al… you still alive out there??
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Al or Brady,
How tall are the garage doors for your RV storage facility?
Thanks,
Reese
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Fourteen feet. 🙂
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Doors are 12′ wide x 14′ high. Just insulated ceiling held up with strap system to hold 8″ nsulation, and 6″ in walls with white metal liner panels from floor to roof, installed (2) 4 ton central a/c units with heat pumps…. Humidity now down to a comfortable 55% most hot days.
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David and Brady,
Thanks for the information on garage door height.
Reese
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One consideration is the ceiling height needs to be high enough so you can get up on and work on the roof if you have to.
It is not often you need to get on the roof, but when you do you will appreciate enough room to allow you to at least sit up.
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Height of ours 14 feet
Our width of overhead door is 12 ft. 6 inch.
Measure your mirrors as they are extended. Anything less then 12 feet width might be a problem.
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Jon: 23′ eave height building provides ample room to work on top of coaches and position a/c in middle of a 40′ wide building…
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