Sat 6th Sep 2008 02:05AM
RV storage is going to be of high concern if your RV has no secured place for parking. You might park it in your driveway or in your backyard, but it is not at all safe for your vehicle. As you are not going to use your RV on a regular basis, you should have a proper place to keep it. Otherwise, bad weather condition or dirt can damage some parts of your vehicle, giving you a lot of pain to roll it on the road again. That is why a safe and secured storing facility is required to keep your RV in good health.
Generally two types of RV storage are available. One is covered and the other is uncovered. Though covered units are rented for higher cost, they are the better option for your RV. Here they have air conditioner in the summer time and heating arrangement provided during the winter days. So, your RV remains secured against all weather related problems and problems related to pest and rodent. In case your budget does not support, you can think of uncovered storing space. But, here also you will need to invest on RV cover, tire covers, winterization process in case the climate is cold.
Other than this, most of the RV storage centers provide various services like dump station, wash station, gasoline, propane or diesel fuel, air for tire, fresh water, electricity and truck scale. Resident security staffs are provided along with CCTV service. The truck scale is very much useful for weighing your RV to find the right towing vehicle. The parking space provided is spacious, angled, properly marked and numbered. At some places, you can also leave your car while you are away in your RV. Some facilities come with battery recharging, cleaning and washing your RV and periodical testing of your RV, so that the RV stays in running status. On top of all, most of the storing facility tries to maintain their space as clean and dry as possible.
Before taking your RV to the RV storage center, follow certain precautionary measures. First clean and wash the RV thoroughly. Take away the batteries by unplugging the cables from the RV, and keep it in a warm place. Defrost the refrigerator totally, and clean the inside walls with baking soda and water. Also, keep the door open leaving an open box of baking soda. If you have selected an open storing space, then you have to buy an RV cover and tire covers. Breathable covers of polypropylene material with entry door, is a best way to cover the RV. This will protect the vehicle from rain, hail, sun ray, dirt and pollution.
Most of the people store their RV in front or backyard of their house, while some use RV storage centers. For an uncovered RV storing facility, the average cost comes to be around 35 dollar. Covered RV storing facility with available electricity and controlled atmosphere can cost anything between 200 dollar to 500 dollar per month. At some facilities, a security payment of one months rent is accepted to maintain the area cleaned. This deposit is given back when you take your RV and leave the space in a dirt free status. Whatever be the extra price for the storing place, this is definitely going to give a safe and secure home to your RV.
The original article is located at: A Home For Your RV