Month: October 2015

Tips for Preparing Your RV for Storage

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As the winter begins to approach, you may not be going on any outdoor adventures and you may be ready to start storing your RV until the weather is warm again. Most of the time, RV owners need to find a storage space for their RV because they cannot leave it in their yard or driveway.

If you are getting ready to store your RV for a couple weeks or more, consider the following tips to help you prepare it. If you do not prepare your RV correctly, you will find that it may need some cosmetic or mechanical repairs when you go to use it again.

  1. Take Care of the Tires

Before you place your RV in storage, add air to all of the tires to ensure that they are inflated properly. If not, you will find that the tires develop flat spots and you cannot drive the RV this way.

You can also place pieces of wood beneath the tires on your vehicle to help prevent flat spots and aging as well. Just remember that you need to remove the planks before driving off again.

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Need a Storage Unit? Top 4 Things You Need to Know Before Settling on One

Posted by StorageDeals on Posted in Self Storage

When it comes time to place some of your most valuable items in a storage unit, you want to know that you are choosing the right one. It can be difficult to find a quality facility, if you do not know what you should be looking for in the first place.

As you go on your hunt for a storage unit, consider the following tips to help you locate and decide whether you have chosen the right one.

  1. How Secure Are the Units?

You want to know that your items are protected with more than just the lock you place on the exterior of your unit. Look around and ask the facility how secure the doors and premises are.

Some storage facilities offer a gated entrance that requires a code along with a fence around the perimeter. Find out whether there is a security company that watches guard overnight or if there are security cameras.

Lastly, consider whether there are alarms on any of the units or how a situation is handled when something does happen and there is a security breach.

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Welcome to College, Freshman! Your Ultimate Guide to Packing

Posted by StorageDeals on Posted in Moving

Ah, college. Your dreams of late night study sessions, weekend parties, and pigging out on junk food are just around the corner and within reach, but first, you must pack up your things and make it to the college campus.

Before you start throwing all of your clothes and shoes into your suitcase, there are some things you need to think about. The ultimate guide below will help you pack and prepare for your college road trip.

First Things First

You cannot take everything with you and your dorm is not going to be that big so plan carefully. Think about the essentials you need and start setting them aside. This is a great time to start sorting through your clothes and tossing out all of those beat up and worn out shirts.

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Storing a Car in a Self Storage Facility

Posted by StorageDeals on Posted in Car Storage

While you may have enough closet space in your home to keep your clothes and accessories safe, parking your vintage car in a crammed garage may not be an option for you. Many families who have more than one car usually run out of space at home to make sure that each vehicle is parked securely. At other times, when families head out for month long vacations, car storage again becomes a necessity.

It may sound easy and simple to park your car in a rented facility, however, there is a lot to consider and think about before randomly picking a storage facility. Will the parking be outdoor or indoor? How much rent are you willing to pay? How safe is the parking facility? What is the location of the storage unit? These questions need definite answers for your mind to be at ease regarding paid car storage.

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