Year: 2017

Boat Trailer Storage: Spend More Time Boating

Towing and unloading…towing and unloading. The actually boating part of the trip is what you want to spend most of your time doing. Instead, you lug your boat to the lake, back it down the ramp, dock it, get back into your truck, drive it to the parking lot with the trailer, then go back to your boat and finally started enjoying your day.

Boat Trailer Storage: Spend More Time Boating

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get rid of some of these steps and begin your boating excursions much faster? There is a way: utilize boat trailer storage, and leave your trailer close, but out of your way.

Consider a Marina

There is no doubt that storing your boat in the water results in increased monthly costs. But also consider the cost (and time spent) of driving a trailer every single time you want to use your boat. That is no cheap endeavor either. But docking your boat in a marina allows you immediate access to the boat. And the most logical choice for your trailer? Store it at nearby Party Barn Boat & RV Storage.

Party Barn offers safe, secure storage enabling you to quickly pull your boat out of the water when you need to, without requiring you to return home for your trailer. Then, when it is time to pull your boat out for maintenance or at the end of the season, or for an emergency, you didn’t have to be psychic and know beforehand that you should drive to the marina with your trailer.

Enjoy Your Time on the Lake

The most important part of deciding to store your trailer is how much time do you want to spend boating and how much time do you want to spend dinking around with your trailer? Have peace of mind with the secure options offered at Party Barn Boat & RV Storage. They also offer a gate and code entry system for extra protection. Whether you need quick access uncovered storage or desire more protection with our covered or enclosed options, check us out! Contact us to find the perfect storage choice for your boat!

Camper Storage 101: Preparation Tips

Are you thinking about storing your camper this season? Before you lock the doors and leave our lot, make sure you’ve checked the following tips on camper storage to ensure your adventure vehicle will be in top shape when you return:

Camper Storage 101: Preparation Tips

  • Charge up the batteries.  Batteries will lose charge over time, so it’s best to ensure they are at a high level to prevent them from going bad. You’ll want levels of at least 80% (it’s a good idea to check them with a hydrometer or voltmeter once a month if possible). Also, inspect the electrolyte levels and add distilled water if low.
  • Clean up the batteries and their terminals.  Another battery storage must is to ensure they are completely disconnected from your camper and to clean all terminals — you can use a simple baking soda and water mixture.
  • Drain all pipes and shut off all power.  You want to leave your RV in completely dry conditions. Drain water from any water tanks and lines you have, shut off all propane tanks and shut off the main electrical breaker. If you have a refrigerator in your RV, make sure it has been completely defrosted and cleaned out. For best effects, leave its doors open while you’re away to promote air circulation.
  • Choose the right storage space.  An RV storage facility like ours ensures an extra level of security and protection that might be unavailable in your driveway or backyard (plus it’ll be out of your way!). You can choose to either park it on our open log, covered parking, or in an enclosed storage space.

If you need help with any of these tips, don’t be shy and ask us! We’re more than happy to work with you to ensure your camper is safe and secure before you leave the premises. Contact us to learn more.

Use Boat Storage to Stay on Top of Maintenance

It’s the end of the boating season, and now is the perfect time to consider all of the maintenance you have been wanting to get done on your boat but have not had the time to get around to it. Even if you are not winterizing just yet, preventive maintenance is an excellent habit to get into.

Use Boat Storage to Stay on Top of Maintenance

But pulling your boat out of the water and then putting it back in again…and then repeating this process after every maintenance job is finished, just wastes time and money. Consider our boat storage options to solve this problem. Here are four maintenance tasks you might be considering undertaking and how our storage options can make it so much easier.

1. Bottom Painting

Your craft weathers harsh conditions on a daily basis. Algae accumulate, slowing your boat down and clogging important engine parts, propellers, and more. Pull your boat out and store it with us in one of our uncovered, enclosed, or covered options and then take your time arranging for the painting to begin. You don’t have to worry about trying to time pulling it out and then bringing it to the painting location.

2. Sprucing up the Fiberglass

It is darn hard to wax your boat when it is in the water. But pulling it out gives you access to every angle, allowing you to wax and polish to your heart’s content. And, if you do bottom painting first, then you will have one fine looking vessel to put back into the water come boating season.

3. Hull Openings

When you pull your boat out, you can use this opportunity to check for water tightness. You simply cannot check these below water hull openings when the boat is in the water. Additionally, confirming the proper operation and functioning of all engine and exhaust openings will help keep your engine running smoothly. Also, checking the stuffing box for leakage is another important step to take. Speed and depth sensors are often neglected too.

4. Rigging Check

Another maintenance check is directed towards sailboats. It concerns rust. It is important to check where the rigging and stays are attached to the chain plates. This is yet one more maintenance act that is just easier to check off your list when the boat is on dry ground.

This list hardly covers all the maintenance task you might undertake for your boat. But it does help you get started.

We’ve Got You Covered…or Uncovered

Regular maintenance of your boat is critical to long-term usage. But a boat in the water limits the amount of work you can do on it. Easy access to those hard-to-reach areas is solved by pulling the boat out of the water. But sometimes, you are not ready to take on all the projects you need to do. When you utilize our storage options, you are free to arrange your maintenance tasks on your time, all while knowing that your craft is safe and protected in our facility.

Party Barn Boat & RV Storage also offers a gate and code entry system for extra protection. Whether you need quick access uncovered storage or desire more protection with our covered or enclosed options, check us out! Contact us to find the perfect storage choice for your boat!

Indoor or Enclosed Storage: What’s Right for You?

Here in Texas, we like to hold on to warm weather thoughts as long as we can. But now that winter has officially been ushered in, you might find yourself scrambling for where and how to store your RV during these chillier months. You know you don’t want it sitting in your driveway, but what are your options?

Indoor or Enclosed Storage: What's Right for You?

When you work with an RV storage facility like ours, you’ll find a variety of safe and affordable options as your biggest decision is choosing whether to choose outdoor or in enclosed storage. Here are some things to consider as you look at your options:

Outdoor Storage

This is the lowest priced option — and hence the most popular option — for storing RVs, trailers, and boats on a storage facility. You’ll enjoy state-of-the-art security and assurances that your RV will be kept safe and in good condition. You can choose either:

  • Open parking.  Here, your RV gets parked in a designated parking space in an uncovered area.
  • Covered parking.  Here, your RV gets parked in a covered space similar to a massive carport. This protects it from the worst of rain and UV damage, as well as the rare hail storm.

However, with both outdoor storage options, there are no walls to protect vehicles from all types of elemental damages. Even prolonged sun exposure can have negative impacts on your RV.

Enclosed Storage

While it is a bit more expensive, more people than ever are requesting enclosed storage facilities. That’s because here your recreational investment enjoys the highest amount of protection in a fully enclosed parking space. This adds an extra layer of security while climate-controlled facilities further protect sensitive electronic and piping components and four walls + a roof keeps out all of the elemental damage.

For more information about enclosed storage and why it is the hot trending storage pick for boats, and trailers, contact us today.