Listen and watch this edition of TSN Conversations Unplugged–investigating the benefits of incorporating traditional self-storage into an RV and boat storage facility. In this episode, Toy Storage Nation President Amy Bix launches a deep-dive conversation with Greg Ellsworth of Self Storage Consulting Group and Angie Guerin of MakoRabco via the following questions.
- Is there a best-case development project scenario where you should consider adding traditional storage into an RV and boat storage unit mix?
- Should traditional storage be considered in the initial mix when doing a feasibility study for RV/boat storage, or should the study first focus on RV/boat storage, with self-storage added later on?
- Can adding traditional storage to the mix help chances for financing?
- What percentage of land/space should be dedicated to traditional self-storage when following the hybrid route?
- What traditional storage unit size is typically best to add to an RV/boat storage facility? What do renters typically store in them?
- Can the same management software be used for the toy storage along with traditional storage rentals? What training do you recommend for a manager selling both the toy storage and traditional self-storage spaces?
- Can you explain the benefits of using relocatable units? Should these be considered in a new development project, or are they best for existing facilities? Do relocatable units add the same value to a toy storage facility site as it does to traditional storage?
- For access control, can the same systems be utilized for overall site entry, enclosed RV/boat storage and traditional storage?
- Are there any particular security concerns that should be addressed when adding traditional self-storage to an RV/boat storage facility?
