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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.

What RV Storage Can Do for You

For those who enjoy recreational vehicles, RV storage is a common concern. Proper storage is part of taking good care of your RV. Should you park it at home? Can you park it at home? Instead of wrestling with neighbors, the law, and your own worry, consider a dedicated storage spot in a secure facility. Here are a couple of major benefits of RV storage.

What RV Storage Can Do for You

Provides Protection

RVs are large investments that provide you with the comforts of home while on the road. A dedicated storage space provides security for your home away from home and relieves you of worry. By storing your RV safely and securely, you’ll have no fear of vandalism or theft. Your batteries, propane, and entire unit remain intact and untouched.

Saves Space

If you live in a neighborhood with a homeowner’s association or residential regulations on RV parking in streets, driveways, or on the side of our home, RV storage is for you. Perhaps you would simply rather not take up valuable space around your home. RV storage allows you to have the freedom to enjoy your vehicle at any time while keeping it out of your way when you’re not using it.

When you own an RV, you want to spend time enjoying it, not worrying about it. To solve the problem of space and security, store it in a safe place. At Party Barn Boat & RV Storage, we offer that secure space for your RV at an affordable price.

Feel free to contact us today to inquire about our spaces and availability.

When Vacation Comes To An End

Life on the open road is full of adventure and mystery.  Each day holds infinite possibility because there is nothing stopping you from taking a detour, discovering new incredible sights and sleeping in a new location every night. With summer ending, we hope you carved out time over the last few months to experience new adventures in your RV with people who you love.

When Vacation Comes To An End

If you’re like us, you’d never leave your RV if it weren’t for the responsibilities of work, family and other commitments. Since you can’t spend all of your time in your RV, and your neighbors won’t tolerate you leaving it out on the street (and sneaking out for impromptu RV slumber parties whenever you get a hankering for a trip) we offer RV storage you can trust.

We’re conveniently located in Wylie, Texas, just 3 miles from Lake Lavon and Lake Ray Hubbard, so if you do decide to take a spontaneous night or two away at the lake, it won’t be a complicated ordeal.

We offer a gated location to store your RV anytime that you’re not using it. We have an option for every budget, including uncovered storage for your no frills RV, covered storage for added protection from hail and weather, as well as fully enclosed storage spaces.

If you have questions about which type of RV storage is right for you, please contact us. We would be happy to talk to you about our pricing and security.

Tips For Choosing The Best RV Storage Facility

Are you looking for an RV storage facility? Aside from location, it’s important to consider all of your personal storage requirements. When storing your expensive investment don’t just settle. To find exactly what will work for your RV storage needs we’ve compiled a list to get you started.

Tips For Choosing The Best RV Storage Facility

 

Ask Around

Ask RV dealerships in your area for unbiased opinions on local RV storage facilities. As they’re in the RV business, they’re likely familiar with all RV storage companies in the area.

Ask trusted individuals who own an RV. Perhaps you have a friend or family member who also has an RV stored locally. Find out that person’s experience with the company they use.

Security is a Must

Find out what type of security each RV storage facility uses. An electronically controlled access gate, a secure perimeter, and some type of video surveillance.

Company’s Credentials Matter

Check to see how long the company has been in business and reviews from their customers. Word of mouth reputation is always helpful.

 

Pick the Best Spot For Your Needs

If you plan to access your RV often, choose a facility that has available spots near the entrance gate. This will save you the hassle of navigating a large RV around in a storage property.

Party Barn Boat & RV Storage offers covered, and uncovered storage options specifically for RVs. If you have any questions or concerns regarding RV storage, please contact us.

4 Important Tips for Boat Storage

4 Important Tips for Boat Storage

What you do in the process of preparing your boat for storage is just as important as storing your boat in the first place. Like with an RV, your boat is an investment and not just of your money but also of your time in making priceless memories. Like with all investments, regardless of the monetary value, we all want to protect those items. Your boat is no different. Taking the time to carefully prep your expensive toy will ensure nothing goes wrong during its stint in boat storage. Below are 4 important tips to consider for storing your boat.

  • Tip 1: Proper Support: This is highly important in regards to the structural integrity of your boat’s hull and frame. Just placing your boat, whatever its size, anywhere on dryland without proper support will only lead to distortion and warping of the hull. This will leave you with an unusable boat. There are several different ways to support your boat which include but are not limited to: Blocks, a custom boat cradle, or jack stands. There are a few areas to keep in mind when placing these supports such as the engines and keel.
  • Tip 2: Water Drainage: When your boat is not in storage, it’s most often in water as such, when it’s time to prep it for storage and you pull it out of the water, pull your bilge plugs. If you do this first and get it set up on your supports you can angle the bow upwards to allow as much water to drain out as possible. In doing this first, you’ll save yourself a lot of time. While the water is draining, you can then clean it out as well as perform any maintenance that needs to be handled.
  • Tip 3: Thoroughly Clean and Dry: Now that your boat is set up to drain water, you should make the most of your time by giving your boat a thorough scrub down as well as clearing out any and all food. Open every drawer, cabinet and compartment then take out every food item. Doing this will ensure your boat is free from any infestations while it is in storage. Also, scrub down every surface to clear it of bacteria and allow it to completely dry. Letting everything you have cleaned dry out will make sure that mildew and mold will not grow during the time your boat is in storage.
  • Tip 4: Maintenance: Take the time to go over every surface both inside and outside of your boat, check in every nook and cranny for any maintenance you can perform. Taking care of torn sails, surface cracks or tarnish will give you more time to enjoy your boat when you’re ready to pull it out of storage. Also, fixing those cracks will make sure they don’t expand while in storage.

The above tips are only a few of many that are out there in regards to boat storage. These four will help ensure your boat is ready to go into storage as well as make sure you can be out sailing when other’s are fixing up their own boats after you’ve pulled yours out of storage. If you would like more information or you have any questions in regards to boat storage, please, feel free to contact us.

Save Time by Preparing for Drop-Off with Boat Storage

Save Time by Preparing for Drop-Off with Boat StorageStoring your boat can be an inexpensive way to get your boat stored somewhere when it is not in use, along with providing you with the peace of mind that it is going to remain in good condition for the length of storage. While towing to the boat storage facility and dropping it off seems easy enough, you can avoid any complications later on by taking the time to prepare your boat for storage.

Top Off the Fuel Compartment

Similarly to a car, you want to make sure that your boat’s fuel compartment is always left full when it will not be turned on for a long period. Condensation can end up forming in the fuel tank if it is left empty, leading to major problems when it is taken out on the water again.

Use Anti-Corrosion Spray

Any electrical parts need to be protected with the application of anti-corrosion spray that can be used directly on any of the electronics, helping to prevent deterioration that can be expensive to repair later. With the corrosion spray used for every electrical connection, you can store the boat without concerns over anything corroding.

Disconnect the Battery

Lastly, you need to disconnect the boat’s battery to make sure that it does not drain unnecessarily. By removing the battery and storing it elsewhere or in the same storage facility, you can preserve it so that it can be used again once you are back on the water.

If you need to store your boat for a few months or longer due to being out of use temporarily, do not hesitate to contact us about our storage options.

 

The Do’s and Don’ts of RV Storage

The Do's and Don'ts of RV StorageThe holidays of 2015 are long over and the first month of 2016 is at an end. Storage units are now full to bursting with things new and old. You’re done traveling for the holidays. You’ve packed away all of those holiday decorations. The new gifts you received that are best used in the summer months have also been packed away. There is just one final item to prep and store. You’re RV. Prepping and storing your RV might be old hat to you and for others it may be an entirely new process. Below are a few Do’s and Don’ts for RV storage.

  • Do make sure to winterize your water system: This is especially important in colder climates where snow and rain are a fairly common occurrence. Pouring some non-toxic antifreeze through your water system will prevent freezing and cracking within your water lines.
  • Don’t park your RV just anywhere: Just like Storage Units there are places you can rent to “store” your RV. Some of these places offer enclosed storage and some offer open storage spaces. Many places such as RV Dealerships and Campgrounds offer storage for your RV. That being said it is wholly possible to store your RV on your own premises. If this is the option you prefer then make sure to find a flat piece of ground to avoid unauthorized movement. Also, avoid trees and places where plant life, such as weeds, will overgrow it.
  • Do shut down or turn off any and all appliances within the RV: Making sure you unplug your lamps, that travel coffee maker, the fridge and any other items that need electricity to operate will help ensure your RV’s batteries are not drained when you pull it out of storage. Also, be sure to shut off the main breaker of your RV. Electricity is her own entity and can get up to mischief if not treated with due respect.
  • Don’t forget to give your RV a good thorough cleaning: The last thing anyone wants to have to deal with when they pull their RV out of storage is an infestation of rodents, insects or both. What you’ll want to do is clean out your fridge and defrost it. Clean and dry it thoroughly. Doing this will prevent mold from growing in your fridge. Next, open every drawer, every cabinet and every compartment then clear out any and all food. Even those types of food that come canned or bottled need to exit the RV. Clean and dry every surface from the floor to the ceiling. Like with the fridge, this will keep mold and mildew from building up and becoming prime real estate for bacteria.

The above Do’s and Don’ts are but a few tips for helping you prepare your RV for storage be it long-term or short-term. While there are many other tips and tricks out there, these will certainly put you on track. If you have any questions or you would like more information on RV Storage, please feel free to contact us.

3 Key Considerations When Looking at Storage for Your RV

3 Key Considerations When Looking at Storage for Your RVOwning an RV allows you to travel the country and see all sorts of sights and attractions. However, you need somewhere to store it when the cooler weather hits and you aren’t using it any longer. With RV storage, you can eliminate any hassles and headaches surrounding where you are going to put your unit. However, not all storage facilities are the same. To help ensure you get one that is going to work best for you, here are a couple of things you need to consider beforehand.

Accessibility

While you might not have to worry about getting into your RV during the winter, you need to know whether it is an option or not. Some facilities have restrictions on what time you can access the storage facility while others let you in at any time of the day or night. It is important that you know these things in the event you do have to get something out of the RV at 10pm. You don’t want to have it where you are stuck and cannot access your unit when you need to.

Indoor or Outdoor Storage

There are indoor and outdoor storage facilities for storing your RV. You need to determine which one is going to work better for your individual needs. While indoor units do cost a little more, it might be worth it to someone with a fairly new unit who doesn’t want the snow to cause rust to form earlier than it should. Only you can determine which option is going to work for you. Look at both and make an informed decision.

Time Commitment

Make sure there aren’t any time commitments required when securing your storage facility. You don’t want to sign paperwork that says you are going to end up storing your unit for six months when in fact you only planned on storing it for three. This could wind up costing you penalties and fees for terminating the contract early. It is important that you have a solid understanding of the rental agreement. Is it month to month or for a specified amount of time?

In knowing the three things above, you can better make an informed decision about where you want to store your RV. Contact us for additional information on storage for your RV.

How to Get Ready for Boat & RV Storage This Winter

How to Get Ready for Boat & RV Storage This WinterIf you are lucky enough to own a boat and RV, you may have enjoyed using them for most of the year, but are now planning on putting them in boat & RV storage during the winter months. If you plan on staying home and would like your boat and RV to be stored securely, it is vital that you make some preparations first so that they stay in good condition until you return.

Make Sure All the Contents of the Boat and RV Are Dry

While this is especially important for your boat, you need to check that all the contents of the boat and RV are dry. Moisture inside an enclosed space can quickly lead to mildew and mold, making it important that this is avoided by drying everything off and removing any wet items before storing.

Remove Any Valuables from the RV

Even at a storage facility with plenty of security features, it is vital that you don’t leave valuable items behind. While it can be easy to simply pull up to the storage facility and leave the RV and boat, you need to remove valuables such as jewelry, art, kitchenware, and other items that are valuable to you.

Consider Insuring Your Boat, RV, or Both

Although some storage facilities offer insurance for their renters, you need to check what the limits are for the coverage. In fact, you may find that you need to get additional insurance for the value of your RV or boat, making it a good idea to go over the paperwork before settling with the coverage.

If you’re interested in boat or RV storage, feel free to contact us anytime to discuss your options.

It’s That Time of Year For Boat and RV Holiday Storage

“See the moonlight sparkle on the snow,  The fireplace in afterglow,  It’s winter, another winter” ~Holiday Harmony

The holidays are in full swing and fall has given way to winter as hinted by the lyrics above. If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to prep your boat and RV for storage this holiday season. Below is a list of four tips to help you on your way.

  1. It's That Time of Year For Boat and RV Holiday StorageLeave Doors Open: For both boats and RVs, it’s wise to leave the doors open on refrigerators, certain appliances and cabinets along with leaving any drawers open. Remove all food, cloth and electronics. Be sure to clean and wipe out all surfaces of the fridges, cabinets and drawers. This is to prevent the growth of mold and keep odors to a minimum.
  2. Boat Drive Belts, RV Wheels: For boats, you will want to loosen your drive belts or completely remove them depending on how long you intend to store your boat. Removing or loosening the belt will prevent cracks from ruining the belt. For RVs you will want to chock the wheels to prevent unauthorized movement of your vehicle which can lead to horrible damages. Using store-bought chocks or simply two sturdy pieces of wood on either side of each wheel will keep your RV immobile.
  3. Plug RV Pipes, Wipe Down Boats Surfaces: For RVs you will want to go through your vehicle and plug every pipe entrance and exit with either a cap or something that will be immovable and inedible to rodents. Doing this will prevent any surprise infestations. For boats, you will want to be very thorough in wiping down all of the surfaces of your boat so as to get rid of any salt water. Salt water is very corrosive and can cause damage quickly if not removed properly.
  4. Prevent Freezing: This is highly important in both boats and RVs. For RVs you will need to empty all of your water tanks and use Anti-Freeze just as you would in your car or truck. This will prevent freezing which can lead to cracking and splintering. For Boats, you will want leave all of the drains open to allow all excess water to leave so as to prevent freezing.

The above tips will help you keep your boat and RV adequately protected during a stint in storage this holiday season. Now you can sit back, relax and stay warm with a cup of hot chocolate or egg nog. If you have any questions or would like more information on please contact us.