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07-10-2017, 01:12 PM
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Where do you store your TT?
I know a lot of people store their TTs in the driveway, back yard, or have a special garage or covering for them on their property, but this is next to impossible for us.
I'm calling storage facilities now.
I was surprised, but one place even offers a storage garage that is quite reasonable. When she calls me back, I will ask for height.
I didn't think this would be offered, but some of these places offer electricity. Do you think this is worth it? It would cost about $30-$45 per month more at these locations. (If it matters, we live in a hot, humid climate.)
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07-10-2017, 01:49 PM
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Ask what type of power they supply, probably only 15-20 amp enough to keep battery topped off. I doubt they offer 30-50amp and have a/c running all the time. I would save the money as I see no need for power at a storage lot.
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07-10-2017, 01:51 PM
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If I had my choice I would park under cover, and ideally inside year round. The camper will not determinate as quickly. The UV light is off the tires, less likely to leak. I suspect you'll have less maintenance, due to the lake of weather.
Also if you can store indoors, I suspect the risk of damage via theft will be greatly reduced.
The idea of a little power sounds nice. You could stop out a few days earlier and turn on the frig (electric), ensure the batteries are charged up.
Good Luck
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07-10-2017, 02:03 PM
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mine is in the driveway , full sun and weather, plugged in to a dedicated 20amp receptacle so we can keep a/c on when hot, battery charged, refrig on. I figure not paying storage fee off set electric cost. Plus we can keep a close eye on it.
We are lucky that our HOA allows rv's
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07-10-2017, 02:10 PM
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Mine is in my backyard along side my detached garage. I have a dedicated 30 amp circuit setup just for her... Unfortunately its outside. I'm considering a metal canopy to keep it protected as much as I can but cost is a factor at the moment.
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07-10-2017, 02:23 PM
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One of the requirements when we were looking for houses in 2015 was that I wanted to park our camper at our house. I didn't want to have to have another bill to pay.
So when we bought the house we bought, I poured a 24x20 extension to the driveway that wrapped behind the house and allows us to park the camper tucked right up. The house keeps the sun off the camper for some of the day, and it isn't fully seen from the road.
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07-10-2017, 02:50 PM
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I store mine in a local RV storage facility about 20 min away from home (60 min round trip to hookup and return). Fenced lot, tons of security cameras, onsite owner, and well away from populated areas. Costs $3/linear foot/month.
I keep a solar panel on the roof so the battery is always topped off. Owner offers free electric (24 max hours only, and have to move trailer to it), free water if you want to fill there, free air for tires.
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07-10-2017, 05:17 PM
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If I had to pay $50 or more a month to store an RV I'd opt to not buy one. Thats $600 a year and unless you sell it way sooner you'll end up paying $6,000 over a 10 year stretch. Couple that with the horrendous depreciation and thats just too much money thrown away.
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07-10-2017, 06:18 PM
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I'm lucky enough to store it behind my house under a Carolina Carport. Paid about $2400 installed for the carport. We have a 20 amp circuit and extension cord out to the camper, mainly to keep the battery charged and we turn the fridge on a day before we leave for trips.
I wouldn't pay extra for electricity though. You can either get a solar trickle charger for cheap or take the battery home 2 or 3 times a year and charge it at home.
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07-10-2017, 06:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PonyExpress
mine is in the driveway , full sun and weather, plugged in to a dedicated 20amp receptacle so we can keep a/c on when hot, battery charged, refrig on. I figure not paying storage fee off set electric cost. Plus we can keep a close eye on it.
We are lucky that our HOA allows rv's
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Mine is in the driveway also plugged in to a receptacle on my garage.
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07-10-2017, 06:44 PM
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Next to garage, poured a 12x40 pad
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07-10-2017, 07:30 PM
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Carport with a 50amp power supply in the backyard.
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07-10-2017, 07:59 PM
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Mine is coming home tomorrow, first time in the drive at home.
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07-10-2017, 08:31 PM
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Our TT "vacationed" for years at numerous outdoor storage yards when not in use. About the only thing I did was disconnect the battery between uses in camping season (otherwise, it fully discharged after about a few weeks from the "phantom" draws of the CD player/radio's clock and Propane detector) and store the battery at home in winter. For about 10 winters, I stored the TT underground in a limestone mine.
Today, the TT is parked at our home in it's own FHU "campsite", complete with 20/30/50 amp service. However, nothing's changed from my procedures above and the only time I plug it in is if I need electricity to do something or cool down the refrigerator before loading it for a trip. During winter, the TT sometimes looks like this:
To spend an extra $35 - $40 a month to keep a battery charged is not cost effective. Remove the battery and keep it charged at home. Reinstall the battery and start the refrigerator on propane the night before you load it. You'll be dollars ahead. Then use the savings to take your significant other out to dinner.
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07-10-2017, 10:01 PM
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In my driveway, beside my house. I also have a dedicated 30Amp outlet right beside the trailer.
That is why when house hunting we made sure no deed restrictions and no home owners associations.
Sure is nice having the trailer right beside the house. Can work on it anytime.
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07-11-2017, 03:52 AM
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If it's completely enclosed ask how they deal with propane in the rv's?
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07-13-2017, 02:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Octopus Prime
I know a lot of people store their TTs in the driveway, back yard, or have a special garage or covering for them on their property, but this is next to impossible for us.
I'm calling storage facilities now.
I was surprised, but one place even offers a storage garage that is quite reasonable. When she calls me back, I will ask for height.
I didn't think this would be offered, but some of these places offer electricity. Do you think this is worth it? It would cost about $30-$45 per month more at these locations. (If it matters, we live in a hot, humid climate.)
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Reading some of the responses I know you feel as I do that it would be wonderful if you could keep it at home but you said that was impossible for you. I live in an HOA that does not allow too. I also read the response that tried to make sense of the expense of storage. That is lke trying to justify the cost of a TT in the first place (think of how many hotel rooms you could pay for the cost of a TT). I think we all have them because we love the lifestyle and if it takes paying for secure covered storage to live the lifestyle it is a price I'll gladly pay. I like covered for the reasons mentioned:
1. Out of the weather (hail and UV rays)
2. Stays cleaner between wash and wax jobs
Security and ease of access are the two biggest issues in picking a good storage facility.
I skipped the power because I remove the battery and take it home to keep it charged. My storage is only 10 minutes from the house so going early and hooking up battery and starting the fridge etc. is not an issue. If it was far from home I'd pay a little for power but $40-$50 a month seems outrageous, should be more like $10/month tops.
Hope you find a good spot and never try to make economic sense out of TT ownership - I equate it to paying $5,000/year for the privilege of living like a homeless person.
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07-13-2017, 02:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JHerzog
Hope you find a good spot and never try to make economic sense out of TT ownership - I equate it to paying $5,000/year for the privilege of living like a homeless person.
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Start by buying a boat. After owning (and maintaining) the boat for a bit, sell it and then buy the trailer. Owning a trailer makes a lot more sense this way...
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07-13-2017, 02:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bankr63
Start by buying a boat. After owning (and maintaining) the boat for a bit, sell it and then buy the trailer. Owning a trailer makes a lot more sense this way...
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Had a boat first for about 10 years and was the cliché - my two happiest days were the day I bought it and the day I sold it - can't make economic sense of boat ownership either.
You can tell the age of the boys by the cost of their toys.
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07-13-2017, 03:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bankr63
Start by buying a boat. After owning (and maintaining) the boat for a bit, sell it and then buy the trailer. Owning a trailer makes a lot more sense this way...
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Wait!......you mean I was supposed to sell the boat before I bought the travel trailer? I must be doing it wrong.
They are not mutually exclusive, however. The pic below was taken while camping in the Ocala National Forest at the Salt Springs Recreation Area.
Had to use both tow vehicles to make it happen, but well worth it!
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