RV Storage (current value/cost) discussion

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RV Storage is a $$ maker, whether yore a guy in the sticks with a big empty lot or in a metro area....its 100% passive income with minimal upkeep if you keep it simple.

One of my BEST customers for powersports (Sea Doo's, Sport bikes, Quads, etc) was a guy that simply owed an RV Lot off the 605 fwy near Pico Rivera, Whittier (Rose Hills Cemetery area)....it was a cash cow.

My only fear is legal part and insurance when shit catches fire.
 
Crazy costs but good business opportunity! I've got 10 warehouses in OC and IE - tons of yard space. In the past I would let friends park RV's, Trailers, etc for free - happy to help out buddies and I've got so much space it was easy. The problem that always happened within the first year - thieves and homeless were attracted to RV's and Trailers like it was crack. Most of the time they didn't steal much but they'd try to break in to sleep, get out of cold and rain, etc. We set up cameras, motion detectors and could chase them away before causing issues but it became a full time job. Our main focus is running the business and didn't have time to get side tracked on managing thieves and homeless. We could keep them off the property but it brought in camps of homeless just adjacent of the property on railroad tracks, etc. It attracted more problems than it was worth. Eventually stopped storing all but my personal stuff and the homeless drifted away.
 
HozayKwarvo said:
I now require a 30' for the wrapped GV trailer and a 45' spot for the toyhauler all year.

Have not had good luck in Murrieta finding spots at a decent rate. I did find one last summer out in wine country 25 minutes from the house that was outdoor covered for $250 a month... problem was that it was too remote, not trafficked enough and rats were making a home there.... was out within a month, before the little bastards ate up my wiring.

A 45' on black top near FV airport at a storage place was costing me $285 two years ago. 5 minutes from the house but too damned much for outdoor storage.

Before that I had it in Menifee a while on a graded dirt lot behind a guys house for $150, he had several there and was getting good business with a private access gate and all but the city shut him down. Only issue was spiders and getting stuck once after big rains.

I now have my chit ~30 minutes away in Romoland at a decent rate, totally not on my path to anywhere I go though, so that part blows. Clean and secure and all that, but would prefer to keep it closer.

I'll never buy another house without RV storage, that's for sure.

For outdoor covered I'd expect to add at least 50% of a non-covered spot and for indoor 100%

As far as the friend discount, tough call. Is it someone's personal property and they letting you hang there or someone's business and they are giving you access to their yard. Is it someone ya trade favors with frequently or just an acquaintance with the space.... would think 50% of whatever is charged out in town is more than fair to offer or for them to ask for and then go from there based on convenience/inconvenience of both parties.

Other things that affect the rates:
dump/fill/propane access
access to services like washing or prep
surveillance or lack of
on-site personnel / security
blacktop/dirt/gravel, DG
access times (24/7 or 7am-7pm, etc)
access process... code, key, or ?

Regardless of the economy, all of those COVID RVs are still out there and have to be stored somewhere... I don't see storage prices coming down anytime soon.
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I may have something better for you, just waiting on a text back from my friends.
 
Wow... I was not expecting this level of engagement! Thank you all for the replies!

There are multiple reasons for this thread. I've been wanting to put something together for a few years to earn passive income and I'd like to help some of you out, if the option presents itself with my other resources.

Also, just trying to get a general feel of what a friend should pay to store their rig in a secure location.

I have had my 2021 Attitude SFG-LE stored at my Mom's house under a Versatube Carport for the past 4 years and am going to be putting up another 40' Versatube setup for my 40' Warrior in the next month. It's the only way to store outdoors, in my opinion. In about a year or two, I'll be selling that trailer and that spot will be available.

There's levels to this plan, hoping to grow it into a National Park storage location if I can... as well.
 
HozayKwarvo said:
I now require a 30' for the wrapped GV trailer and a 45' spot for the toyhauler all year.

Have not had good luck in Murrieta finding spots at a decent rate. I did find one last summer out in wine country 25 minutes from the house that was outdoor covered for $250 a month... problem was that it was too remote, not trafficked enough and rats were making a home there.... was out within a month, before the little bastards ate up my wiring.

A 45' on black top near FV airport at a storage place was costing me $285 two years ago. 5 minutes from the house but too damned much for outdoor storage.

Before that I had it in Menifee a while on a graded dirt lot behind a guys house for $150, he had several there and was getting good business with a private access gate and all but the city shut him down. Only issue was spiders and getting stuck once after big rains.

I now have my chit ~30 minutes away in Romoland at a decent rate, totally not on my path to anywhere I go though, so that part blows. Clean and secure and all that, but would prefer to keep it closer.

I'll never buy another house without RV storage, that's for sure.

For outdoor covered I'd expect to add at least 50% of a non-covered spot and for indoor 100%

As far as the friend discount, tough call. Is it someone's personal property and they letting you hang there or someone's business and they are giving you access to their yard. Is it someone ya trade favors with frequently or just an acquaintance with the space.... would think 50% of whatever is charged out in town is more than fair to offer or for them to ask for and then go from there based on convenience/inconvenience of both parties.

Other things that affect the rates:
dump/fill/propane access
access to services like washing or prep
surveillance or lack of
on-site personnel / security
blacktop/dirt/gravel, DG
access times (24/7 or 7am-7pm, etc)
access process... code, key, or ?

Regardless of the economy, all of those COVID RVs are still out there and have to be stored somewhere... I don't see storage prices coming down anytime soon.
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Looks like I may have something for you, if it would work for you.. Off of Adams/Kalmia St. In Murrieta. Uncovered, Gated, former horse corral parking area. One spot opens May 7th, for sure... but she's trying to get two spots if interested. I can send you contact info if you are interested.

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nzulmer said:
We have 2 arces in menifee, I have require a monthly charge of (2) 36 pack of coors light per month to my buddy 🤣. If I were to actually store other peoples rigs, I would charge probably $100-$120 per month depending on what it is.

All jokes aside, my wife works at a RV storage place in Lake Elsinore, below are their rates for a comparison:

- outdoor 45' not covered $150 w/ a 12month contract
- covered 35' $350 monthly no contract
- covered back in 40' $400 monthly no contract
- covered pull thru 60-70' $450 monthly no contract
- Indoor $17 per ft.

Brand new facility, right off the 15 fwy at Lake St. Full access to outdoor, high end surveillance and lighting, dump, fill, propane etc. They will even stage and prep/wash your rig for a fee. They also allow you to send mechanics, detailers or whatever else you need if you call and ask for permission.

She said that everywhere else is pretty comparable pricing wise for the Inland Empire. OC/LA/SD are all much higher and full. They have alot of spaces to fill right now since expanding from their corona facility.
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I am currently at Daytona RV Storage for my work storage, it is $670 a month for indoor 50' spot. Getting way out of hand. Also, lots of peeps running businesses out there now. I might reach out to them, I don't need 50' anymore and your location is a bit closer and easier to get to.
 
25 years ago, I installed an RV pad.
Sold most of my stuff.
With a little effort I could have two RV pads, one 20 ft., one 40 ft.
Hmm. 🇺🇲
 
I'm lucky to be able to store my trailer in my driveway, but I am maxed out on size.
There aren't any toy haulers that are 20' OAL that would work for me that I know of.
If I ever want to go to a bigger trailer, offsite storage is what I am faced with.
Only thing about our home that I wish it had...RV parking.
 
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