Offsite Storage
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Bakersfield CA
I would say go for it, just be sure that the storage space you are getting is mouse proof and leak proof. Couple friends that don't have enough space in their garages do this and switched between cars as need it, also double check the storage place insurance policy for any damage, fire and such.
Important, take pictures of the vette when you stored her for your records and drop by once in a while to check on her. The storage place I believe is a piece of mind if you can afford it for a short time.
Good luck and enjoy her before old winter come in !!!
Important, take pictures of the vette when you stored her for your records and drop by once in a while to check on her. The storage place I believe is a piece of mind if you can afford it for a short time.
Good luck and enjoy her before old winter come in !!!
Last edited by Mistrezz 06; Oct 11, 2016 at 09:58 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
In answer to your question, yes, its a great idea. Its done down here a lot. We even have a building built just for cars (special cars) for no people, just cars called "robo vault" in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl....look it up.
Last edited by runner140*; Oct 11, 2016 at 10:06 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: East Windsor NJ
I have a small garage on my condo where I keep my 4runner. I looked for storage - the "big companies" had suitable storage but no electricity in the units (to tackle some small projects - or even a radio!) and in some cases the contract states "no working on autos" (they don't want fluids on the floor). I then chased some other options - people with extra garage space/etc (check craigslist) - but I waited a bit too long and the ones close to me were gone. So the vette was moved in and now the 4runner site outside - I was worried I'd knock something over onto the vette during the winter (wrestling with snowshovels, etc) but no issues so I'll be taking the same route this winter. Although mulling it over in my brain - I may give craigslist a glance - scraping the windows in the morning gets old...
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From: Dover PA
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Unfortunately my current house does not have a garage (next house will), so the Z06 sits outside in the elements for now. I'm fine with this while I'm able to drive the car, but coming up this winter I only have summer tires on the car and will be driving my Nissan instead. There are a couple of local storage facilities that have storage of various sizes probably used most often by people who just have too much junk in their house. Anyway, I noticed recently they have car sized storage. Not sure of the rates, but I like the idea of my car being stored out of the elements during the winter when I won't be driving it anyway.
Has anyone else done this? The biggest concern I'd have is of course with safety of the car since it's out of my sight, but both facilities have 24/7 security and in all the years I've been here haven't heard of anyone messing with anything at either of these locations. One of them is literally next to the police station too. I suppose the battery would be another concern with the car sitting for awhile, though these facilities are both literally like 2-3 minutes from my house so I could go there and start the car and check it regularly. The one is so close I could actually walk to it. Next winter I hope to either have a new house with garage, or I'll have new all-season tires on the car so this would probably just be for this winter.
Also for the record, I'm not putting the car away for storage now. It's still nice here, I'm talking December/January when it starts getting really cold and snowing.
Has anyone else done this? The biggest concern I'd have is of course with safety of the car since it's out of my sight, but both facilities have 24/7 security and in all the years I've been here haven't heard of anyone messing with anything at either of these locations. One of them is literally next to the police station too. I suppose the battery would be another concern with the car sitting for awhile, though these facilities are both literally like 2-3 minutes from my house so I could go there and start the car and check it regularly. The one is so close I could actually walk to it. Next winter I hope to either have a new house with garage, or I'll have new all-season tires on the car so this would probably just be for this winter.
Also for the record, I'm not putting the car away for storage now. It's still nice here, I'm talking December/January when it starts getting really cold and snowing.
Last edited by t1fudd; Oct 11, 2016 at 10:35 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Wisconsin
Unfortunately my current house does not have a garage (next house will), so the Z06 sits outside in the elements for now. I'm fine with this while I'm able to drive the car, but coming up this winter I only have summer tires on the car and will be driving my Nissan instead. There are a couple of local storage facilities that have storage of various sizes probably used most often by people who just have too much junk in their house. Anyway, I noticed recently they have car sized storage. Not sure of the rates, but I like the idea of my car being stored out of the elements during the winter when I won't be driving it anyway.
Has anyone else done this? The biggest concern I'd have is of course with safety of the car since it's out of my sight, but both facilities have 24/7 security and in all the years I've been here haven't heard of anyone messing with anything at either of these locations. One of them is literally next to the police station too. I suppose the battery would be another concern with the car sitting for awhile, though these facilities are both literally like 2-3 minutes from my house so I could go there and start the car and check it regularly. The one is so close I could actually walk to it. Next winter I hope to either have a new house with garage, or I'll have new all-season tires on the car so this would probably just be for this winter.
Also for the record, I'm not putting the car away for storage now. It's still nice here, I'm talking December/January when it starts getting really cold and snowing.
Has anyone else done this? The biggest concern I'd have is of course with safety of the car since it's out of my sight, but both facilities have 24/7 security and in all the years I've been here haven't heard of anyone messing with anything at either of these locations. One of them is literally next to the police station too. I suppose the battery would be another concern with the car sitting for awhile, though these facilities are both literally like 2-3 minutes from my house so I could go there and start the car and check it regularly. The one is so close I could actually walk to it. Next winter I hope to either have a new house with garage, or I'll have new all-season tires on the car so this would probably just be for this winter.
Also for the record, I'm not putting the car away for storage now. It's still nice here, I'm talking December/January when it starts getting really cold and snowing.
Last edited by JR-01; Oct 11, 2016 at 11:18 AM.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Boxford Massachusetts
I've done it. Good storage facilities are better than your personal garage. I stopped because of separation anxiety. I built a new garage just for my beauty and she winters there now, but the mouse risk is greater at home than it was in professional storage.
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I say go for it and as far as the battery goes, just take it out of the car and store it at home.
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I have garage space for all my cars, but a recent water leak and substantial damage/reconstruction at my AZ home rendered the garage unusable while work is being done.
I put my 69 Mustang in a 10x20 storage unit that seems safe, secure and dry. First month was $19.95 but it's about $170/month after that. Thankfully, insurance is paying while the house is being fixed.
I put my 69 Mustang in a 10x20 storage unit that seems safe, secure and dry. First month was $19.95 but it's about $170/month after that. Thankfully, insurance is paying while the house is being fixed.
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From: Wisconsin
I have garage space for all my cars, but a recent water leak and substantial damage/reconstruction at my AZ home rendered the garage unusable while work is being done.
I put my 69 Mustang in a 10x20 storage unit that seems safe, secure and dry. First month was $19.95 but it's about $170/month after that. Thankfully, insurance is paying while the house is being fixed.
I put my 69 Mustang in a 10x20 storage unit that seems safe, secure and dry. First month was $19.95 but it's about $170/month after that. Thankfully, insurance is paying while the house is being fixed.
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From: Tempe AZ
Make sure your insurance company is cool with it. many stipulate it needs to be garaged at your place or an occupied place. The idea is they don't want it stored (like you're suggesting) and then four months later report a loss. Yes, YOU might swing by more often but the insurance won;t know that.
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From: Wisconsin
Make sure your insurance company is cool with it. many stipulate it needs to be garaged at your place or an occupied place. The idea is they don't want it stored (like you're suggesting) and then four months later report a loss. Yes, YOU might swing by more often but the insurance won;t know that.
Melting Slicks
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From: West Virginia
The quote of $170 seems about right. I used a 10x20 for about 6 months while the house was being built - old one sold quickly. Just as well as it was right before the housing market took the big dump. Anyway I think it was in the same range. Just checked a couple local outfits and they are pretty much as that price point for a 10x20.
As others have said, check with your insurance company and make sure that facility is fully covered for storing vehicles. You do not want them coming after you if there's a problem (a fire say) in the units and damage spreads driven by the gas in your car. Like others, I would definitely remove the battery and keep it at home.
BTW the facility will try to sell you a lock - they are usually light duty and not going to stop anyone getting in. Make sure you can put your own heavy duty padlock lock on.
As others have said, check with your insurance company and make sure that facility is fully covered for storing vehicles. You do not want them coming after you if there's a problem (a fire say) in the units and damage spreads driven by the gas in your car. Like others, I would definitely remove the battery and keep it at home.
BTW the facility will try to sell you a lock - they are usually light duty and not going to stop anyone getting in. Make sure you can put your own heavy duty padlock lock on.
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From: Wisconsin
The quote of $170 seems about right. I used a 10x20 for about 6 months while the house was being built - old one sold quickly. Just as well as it was right before the housing market took the big dump. Anyway I think it was in the same range. Just checked a couple local outfits and they are pretty much as that price point for a 10x20.
As others have said, check with your insurance company and make sure that facility is fully covered for storing vehicles. You do not want them coming after you if there's a problem (a fire say) in the units and damage spreads driven by the gas in your car. Like others, I would definitely remove the battery and keep it at home.
BTW the facility will try to sell you a lock - they are usually light duty and not going to stop anyone getting in. Make sure you can put your own heavy duty padlock lock on.
As others have said, check with your insurance company and make sure that facility is fully covered for storing vehicles. You do not want them coming after you if there's a problem (a fire say) in the units and damage spreads driven by the gas in your car. Like others, I would definitely remove the battery and keep it at home.
BTW the facility will try to sell you a lock - they are usually light duty and not going to stop anyone getting in. Make sure you can put your own heavy duty padlock lock on.
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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There are a few storage facilities near me that offer inside vehicle-specific storage units. They are 10x20 in size and the floor is about 4" above the driveways so water shouldn't get in under the door. They also have a single electrical outlet which is great for being able to use a battery maintainer. The rental cost is around $165 per month and it's a month to month rate. No requirement for a lease.
Definitely check with your insurance company about any possible premium changes when the car is stored away from your house. But the fact that the car will be in a locked area may help lower the rates. A lot of these storage places have gated and locked access.
Definitely check with your insurance company about any possible premium changes when the car is stored away from your house. But the fact that the car will be in a locked area may help lower the rates. A lot of these storage places have gated and locked access.
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From: Sandy Eggo, California
Can get a bit pricey. I stored my Silverado for several months on a month to month basis. A 10' X 20' single garage space was $208 per month, plus they required that you obtain rental insurance coverage. The highest coverage the storage facility themselves offered was $10k in damage coverage for an additional $40 per month. Otherwise, if you refused their insurance, you could opt to get your own rental insurance through another company. If that was the case, then they required that you provide them with a copy of your rental insurance policy.