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
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?
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...]