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Self storage rv storage lot layout.
For one thing rv and boat storage requires considerably more space than a regular storage operation so your land costs will be increased over what you would need for a traditional storage business.
Todd trepke is vice president of operations for compass building systems inc a supplier and erector of self storage buildings including boat and rv storage.
In total you can expect to need at least 300 000 square feet to accommodate all of the storage spaces as well as parking and other buildings.
Part of why this type of storage is so land intensive is the drive aisle space needed to achieve the best and easiest access to the units.
The art and science of self storage layout.
Boat and rv storage construction requires special considerations.
While an average self storage project needs three to five acres a boat rv storage site needs seven to 10.
The total price usually ends up slightly higher than that of traditional self storage but significantly less than climate controlled storage.
Narrow buildings with access on only one side often 20 feet wide are sometimes constructed along the edge of the property.
These will cost more per square foot to build but they can offset fencing costs.
Steve hajewski is the marketing manager at trachte building systems which designs manufactures and erects a full line of pre engineered and customized steel self storage systems including single and multi story portable storage interior partition and corridor and canopy boat rv.
Less competition and record boat and rv sales combine to make these facilities lease up quicker.
Obviously construction itself is the greatest expense in adding boat and rv storage.
Based in powder springs ga the company also offers design and consultation services.
He also owns a self storage facility in wisconsin and is a.
Lease up projections for boat and rv storage are often faster than traditional self storage because of pent up demand in a market.
The additional structural strength required by oversize units increases the cost of building components.
With the average motorhome costing around 270 000 and many selling for north of 1m the rv and boat storage customer differs greatly from the average self storage customer.
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Caesar wright president of mako steel inc.
Currently lindau is seeing lease up at about 20 percent faster than traditional self storage.
Because of the high price tag rv and boat storage typically falls into the luxury storage niche.
Guides self storage developers through the specific design considerations in boat and rv storage construction in this brief video tour of a successful boat and rv storage facility.
One of the most common self storage options for recreational vehicles is outdoor storage.