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Why You Should Hire a Consultant for Your Boat & RV Storage Facility Development

By Barry Sherman,  Architect | Founder/Principal, S3 Partners In the past ten years, boat and RV storage has taken charge of leading the growth of the self-storage industry. More and more developers are looking into niche-specific developments and wondering how this industry will be less susceptible to market saturation. With it, a rising trend is being seized by opportunistic … [Read more...]

Noké Smart Entry: No Key, No Problem

An Industry Spotlight Company: NokéWebsite: https://noke.com/index Millions of Americans have decided to enjoy the recreational lifestyle this summer. They've likely begun the exciting, and sometimes tedious, planning phase, with several remote and adventurous destinations in mind. While on the road, securing their recreational vehicle is their responsibility. Overall, auto break-in … [Read more...]

Elite RV & Boat Storage Uses Nokē Smart Entry to Streamline Operations

Customer Spotlight: Elite RV & Boat Storage While Elite RV & Boat Storage was just built in 2020, it didn't take the Fort Myers, Florida facility long to realize they needed a more secure and reliable access control system. That's when they turned to Nokē Smart Entry by Janus International. Serving solely as a boat and RV facility with no traditional units, Elite RV & Boat Storage … [Read more...]

What To Look for in Vehicle Storage Software

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In the world of storage, it’s sometimes easy to forget that what works well for one type of business might not work well for another. For vehicle storage specifically, this means using technology that has been developed to easily manage boats, RVs, and other types of commonly stored vehicles instead of those which were only originally intended for traditional self-storage units. While there are … [Read more...]

How to Develop Equity Class RV and Boat Storage

Why, at one-third of the build cost, it’s one of the best performing storage investments. Now is the time to invest in developing a luxury boat and recreational vehicle (RV) storage facility, according to Robert “Bob” Hayworth, CEO & Founder of Baja Construction. “If you’re on the fence about starting a new business venture in storage, and you’re looking for the next big thing — this is it. … [Read more...]

Will Sky-rocketing Fuel Prices Impact the RV Industry?

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Will fuel prices affect the growth of the RV Industry? The Toy Storage Nation (TSN) Board had an uncomfortable conversation the past month with partners and investors about how the fuel prices are going to impact RV and boat markets. Whether it hits the storage market is unclear. But we can't be blind to the fact that it could potentially impact the market. The Board’s discussion led to some … [Read more...]

Boat Storage Facilities: The Benefits are Simple, Market-Driven

Boat storage is a versatile means of dry-docking a boat until you need it. Because of increased demand, boat storage facilities are popping up all over the country. With the surge in ownership, these facilities offer many attractive benefits to make your favorite toy less stressful to park. This article will outline the benefits of executive-level boat storage, as well as the newest and most … [Read more...]

Building Boat and RV from A to Z

Author Bio Shannon Marshall is the CEO of BETCO Buildings. Since its founding in 1984, BETCO has designed, manufactured, and built custom self-storage structures across the globe. To learn more, visit www.betcoinc.com or email smarshall@betcoinc.com. As RV and boat sales continue to rise, so does the demand for RV and boat storage. It’s no secret that summer and fall are the hot times to … [Read more...]

An Overview of Ancillary Services to Consider for Executive RV & Boat Storage Owners

Prepared By: Greg Ellsworth, Founder Self Storage Consulting GroupTerry Anderson, President/CEO of Tenant Property Protection/RV Gap Coverage RV ownership is at a record high with more than 11 million American households owning an RV in 2021. In addition, there are a total of 17 million recreational boats currently in use in the United States.Of course, not everyone can park their RV or … [Read more...]

What Does RV Storage Owners “Bill of Rights” Look Like?

At RV Gap Coverage, how we treat our owners has guided our growth and success. Though challenging, we want to share these principles for your growth and success. The character of each business should be defined by the professional responsibilities and ethical obligations to act with integrity, honesty, competency, and confidentiality. We call it our "Bill of Rights," which incorporates a preamble … [Read more...]

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Maintenance Tasks Every RV Owner Should Know About

Owning an RV requires a certain level of upkeep, especially if you plan on traveling with it full time. The good news is that much of the regular maintenance involved with RVs is pretty straightforward. Take a … [Read More...]

4 Things To Consider Before Buying a UTV

Utility terrain vehicles, or side-by-sides, are a lot of fun and a great way to dive into a new hobby. You can go off-roading on the weekend or compete in high-octane races with other fanatics. UTVs are enjoyable, … [Read More...]

Truist, Citizens Lead $300MM Senior Secured Credit Facility for Recreational Realty

Recreational Realty, a leading owner, operator, and developer of specialized recreational vehicle and marine storage facilities, secured a syndicated revolving credit facility led by Truist Securities and Citizens … [Read More...]

TSN Facility of the Quarter: RV Storage Depot, Altamonte Springs, FL

Quarter 1, 2022 Toy Storage Nation Board Awards Their First RV & Boat Storage Award On behalf of Toy Storage Nation (TSN), Scott Ramser was chosen as the first recipient of the TSN Board Quarterly RV … [Read More...]

Majority Of Campers Plan To Camp In 2022

The KOA Monthly Research Report – March Edition reports that nearly two-thirds (64%) of campers expect to take a camping trip this year. With 50% of campers indicating they have already booked … [Read More...]

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