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02-23-2017, 07:38 AM
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More storage questions, advice needed.
Hi folks,
This is my second thread on this so my apologies for it and the below essay
I have some storage dilemmas.
Option 1 (Current Setup)
Winter
County Fairgrounds unheated barn which is offered on 1st come 1st served basis at end of the Oct. Once stored its 75$ to remove and 75$ put back in before April 1st. Access to MH is from 9-12 and 1-5 Mon-Fri. No Electricity provided. Cost is 442$ a year
Summer
I purchased the coach in July 2016 and kept it at a lot in the next town as all local places were full, I moved it home after finding out they did not close or lock the back gate. Keeping the MH at home for a week or so is fine but for any longer I would need to put in a separate RV concrete pad.
Option 2 (Most flexible and cheapest)
I have found a storage place 5 miles from my house that offers RV ports covered on 3 sides. The dimensions are 32” long, 12.5’ wide and 13’ high. My MH is 34’ 9”. Cost is 660$ per year. The place is locked and has security cameras and 24/7 key code access. I could stop off the day before a trip on the way home from work to turn on the propane fridge
Or pick up the MH and bring it home (we do not tow a toad).
Option 3 (What I would really like, and most expensive)
Pour a 35’ x 12’ concrete pad and keep the MH at home from April to November and then move to the covered storage for winter, the problem with this is the pad would cost 2700$ at a minimum and would need to have trees removed. Also would not be assured of getting one of the covered spot fro winter. If I could not get in to the covered area I would have the Fair grounds as a back up.
Do many folks in Northern states use their MH’s in winter if the weather is good or no snow on the roads?
What do folks think would be best option?
I ask is if I want to get a concrete pad or book the covered storage I need to do so now.
Thanks in advance,
Stephen
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02-23-2017, 07:42 AM
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Here is pic of the covered storage.
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02-23-2017, 07:56 AM
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Entirely up to you as to whether or not YOU will use it during winter... I do know many do - winter camping can be fun with the right preparation...
IMHO, suggest your option 2 is the best right now... for all the option you will still need to winterize the rv and disconnect the fully charged batteries, so this one gives you the best compromise...
Our 43+ foot coach sticks out at our storage area a bit too, but it is mostly protected.
The two classics on either side have NEVER moved :-}
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02-23-2017, 08:00 AM
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I'd go with option 2 as you have ready access to the coach and can bring it home to load, etc. Keeping it out of the elements is essential to avoid sun and water damage.
As far as driving in the winter, I don't know where you are, but salt really destroys the undercarriage. To me it's not worth it to de-winterize it. I did take mine out of the barn for a ride before we had snow just to drive it, but now it's in the barn until the snow melts and mud season is over.
Walt
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02-23-2017, 08:00 AM
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Hi John,
I winter tent camp already and really like it. I am more so thinking when the weather gets up to 50-60f around here during the winter for a week or so.
Option 2 seems the best for me also :-)
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02-23-2017, 08:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by photopilot
I'd go with option 2 as you have ready access to the coach and can bring it home to load, etc. Keeping it out of the elements is essential to avoid sun and water damage.
As far as driving in the winter, I don't know where you are, but salt really destroys the undercarriage. To me it's not worth it to de-winterize it. I did take mine out of the barn for a ride before we had snow just to drive it, but now it's in the barn until the snow melts and mud season is over.
Walt
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I had forgotten about the mud Walt.
Its like spring time here in Michigan at the moment. :')
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02-23-2017, 09:47 AM
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Good point about the salt - we in da sowth only have to worry about that when we go camp on the gulf beaches
but still I do it and just take the car and the coach to get the under carriage washed at a truck wash or blue beacon... http://www.bluebeacon.com/
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02-23-2017, 09:59 AM
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Option two.
Price seems like a bargain compared to what I'd have to pay for covered storage in my locale.
The coach will benefit from covered storage all year long, not just in winter. You can alternate pulling and backing into the space so either part is exposed all year.
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02-23-2017, 10:55 AM
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Hi Wendy,
Good idea about alternating which side is on the outside. I also like the idea of covered storage all year round.
All year round covered spaces around here are very hard to get.
Out next coach will more than likely be less than 30ft as we have realized we don't need all the space, but that's still another 3 years away (or more).
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02-23-2017, 10:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnBoyToo
Good point about the salt - we in da sowth only have to worry about that when we go camp on the gulf beaches
but still I do it and just take the car and the coach to get the under carriage washed at a truck wash or blue beacon... http://www.bluebeacon.com/
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Hi John,
I don't have a blue beacon near me but there is a truck wash about 45 minutes drive from me. It was OK but some water got in a window.
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02-23-2017, 11:21 AM
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Wish I had covered storage but for 30 years I've stored all my RV's beside the house. Nice to have it right there to run out and do stuff, plus I keep it plugged in and heat on when really cold.
The downside is that everyone knows when I'm gone! Plus a covered 45' spot is hard to find and not cheap and even more costly with electric.
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02-23-2017, 11:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
Wish I had covered storage but for 30 years I've stored all my RV's beside the house. Nice to have it right there to run out and do stuff, plus I keep it plugged in and heat on when really cold.
The downside is that everyone knows when I'm gone!
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I hear you on folks knowing your away.
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02-23-2017, 11:54 AM
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I agree with several of the post about people knowing you are way, but at $660 per year the price is only going to go up, what will a concrete pad cost you compared to say 10 years of storage, lets say you have a 10% increase (more than likely it will be more) in storage fees over the 10 year span, that will be over $7000.00 you are paying to someone else, when the pad could potentially be adding value to your property. Also it is nice to have it at home to work on and pack as needed.
Curt
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02-23-2017, 12:01 PM
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Hi Curt,
That's very true as well and thought about that. If I was to keep it at home for winter I would need to build a Rv port.
I would love a big pole barn but that's not on the cards at all :-)
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