Beirut Moving & Storage Blog: vehicle storage

Recreational Vehicle or RV is a trailer designed like a portable quarter to accommodate every home feature. RVs have become our adventure partners that offer us comfort and homely sentiment when on long road trips.

When RVs are off-road, due to workload or off-season, they cannot be stored anywhere carelessly. RV is an expensive asset and proper care must be taken of it. It should be stored in the right storage facility.

Certain steps should be followed before packing an RV in a self-storage unit.

RV Storage Tips

1. Thorough Cleaning

Throw all the cloth material in the machine for the wash. Remove all the food materials from the fridge and storage containers. Clean all used dishes. Scrub any oil stains present. Vacuum every corner of the vehicle. Wash the exterior with soap and water to remove all dust.

2. Draining The Liquids

Empty the water tanks or they will turn stale and allow the growth of moss, and mildew. Wash and clean these tanks for next use. Plumbing the pipes is a must to avoid stagnated water. Defrost the freezer and remove all the ice.

3. Safe From Pests

Make sure you spray your RV with anti-pest medicine. Repair and seal the cracks to avoid any pests or rodents from entering. Hire pest control experts for some help. Keep naphthalene balls at every corner.

4. Open Air Vents, Close Windows

All the windows of the RV must be firmly closed. Keep the air vents open to allow the free flow of fresh air and remove the damp smell. But do not forget to cover these vents with nets to prevent unwanted creatures from entering.

5. Maintaining The Tyres

Tires often lose air when they sit in one place for a long time. It is due to the weight of the vehicle. Try removing the heavy items from your RV. Take the vehicle out for a ride once or twice a month. You can also place a wide wooden slab under the tire to handle the pressure.

6. Check On The Batteries

Make sure batteries are fully charged before RV goes for storage. Switch them off to avoid draining their power. Recharge them regularly to keep them running and maintained.

7. Never Empty The Fuel Tank

Do not empty the fuel tank. Fill it fully with fuel along with the fuel stabilizer. This stabilizer will help in keeping the fuel in good condition. After filling, start the engines to spread the stabilizer with the fuel. Don't forget to oil the engine to prevent them from rusting.

8. Covering Up

Cover not only the interior of the RV with covers but also the exterior. Covering helps shield the vehicle, especially when parked in an open storage lot. Covering the interior will help the cleaning process and be ready to use when required.

9. Selecting Right Storage Unit

Make a list of all the nearby storage facilities available. Compare and choose the best vehicle storage facility loaded with the latest security features at the right price.

The Box

The Box has enclosed storage units for the vehicles, including RVs. These units have all advanced security facilities at reasonable rents. To book one, call us at +961 71281168/+961 71175252

If you are going on a vacation to a different state or country or your car is an antique piece or an expensive one, you will have to store your car to keep it safe. A car is an asset, and it should be protected and maintained when they are not in use.

Storing household items and electronics is quite different from storing a vehicle. Different approaches have to be taken into consideration.

Below is a complete guide that will help in easing the process of storing a car.

1. What Are Types Of Car Storage Available?

Before deciding how to store a car, one should know the different types of car storage available in the market. Make a list of them and decide which one to book for:

a. Outdoor Car Storage is a huge open parking space where cars can be parked for a fixed period without security against theft and dust.
b. Covered Outdoor Car Storage is are parking garages or carports where the car is parked that is partially closed with walls and a roof and has minimum security against theft and dust.
c. Shared Indoor Car Storage is a big warehouse-type parking lot shared with other car parkers, gives proper security to the cars and is the best storage option.
d. Personal Indoor Car Storage is rented by the individual car owner to park their expensive cars.

2. Which Car Storage Size Will Be Right?

If you have opted for Indoor Car Storage, there are different sizes present such as :

a. 10 x 10 Car Storage is good for small and mini cars.

b. 10 x 15 Car Storage is apt for storing small SUVs, hatchbacks, etc.

c. 10 x 20 Car Storage can store SUVs, Sedans, Minivans, etc

d. 10 x 30 Car Storage is the most spacious unit, and one can store more items along with the car.

3. Cost Charged For Storing A Car?

The cheapest car storage is the Outdoor Car Storage, while the costliest one is Personal Indoor Car Storage. The other two are affordable options. Choose the one that will be perfect for your car and your budget.

4. Full Car Maintenance

Before giving the car for storage, Check the battery, oils and pressure levels of the car. One should hire a maintenance checker to perform full maintenance of the car. This will help in keeping the car in a working state and won't rust the engines.

5. Don’t Forget The Interior Cleaning!

Clean the interior of the car and throw all the litter present inside. Take out all the important car documents and only then send them for storage. A quick car wash will also give a good look.

6. Cover The Car

Even if you have opted for closed car storage, don't forget to cover your car with the sheet. It will work as a double protector.

7. Frequently Take Out Your Baby For A Drive!

Often take the car out for a short drive to make sure its engine and battery are in working conditions.

*At The Box*

The Box Beirut offers the best car storage units equipped with modern security features like CCTV, fingerprint scanning, and ventilated and fireproof units with an insurance guarantee.

To book one, call us at +961 71281168 /+961 71175252