parking up for the winter

[steveh2112]

i just rented out my house, long term, perhaps 3 years or more, so i have a lot more freedom to travel around now and some steady income, yeah!

still, i'm planning to spend at least 4 months a year (winter) back in Thailand since we have kids here, so i'm wondering about parking up a van for 4 months. it would be in the SF bay area somewhere, doesn't have to be silicon valley, could be a shit hole like Oakland or even further afield.

so i wonder what the costs are for something like that? i assume those self storage places provide long term parking and security? no idea really, anyone know?

thx

 

[SoulRaven]

The self storage places are what I'd recommend.

 

[akrvbob]

Outside storage should be as low as $35 a month. That's what I pay for my trailer for a 25 foot space in Flagstaff, AZ.
Bob

 

[Optimistic Paranoid]

Security would be my concern.  Over on the mainstream rv forums, there are reports of stored rvs being broken into and rifled, batteries stolen, etc.  Personally, I wouldn't want to use an urban facility, but would look for someplace further inland, maybe even an hour or two from the city.  And I'd pay extra for a place with good security over a cheaper place with poor security.

Regards
John

 

[offroad]

Depends on what you carry for theft insurance, versus having anything inside to protect.