An RV is more than just a vehicle, it’s a lifestyle. Your RV allows you to enjoy traveling while bringing all of the comforts of home along with you for the ride. But buying an RV comes with a lifetime of maintenance. And one of the most important things to consider when caring for your RV is where to store it when you aren’t using it. The flat design of an RV rooftop makes it susceptible to rain, snow, and UV rays that could cause deterioration and damage. So, you may want to consider storing your RV somewhere with coverage to help preserve the condition and the value of your RV in between excursions. But here’s the tough question: do you pay to store your RV somewhere, or do you pay to have a metal RV carport installed? You are going to have to spend money on either choice, so what is the wisest decision?
What’s the Best Way to Protect Your RV?
The size of an RV can cause a burden when it comes to storage. Many neighborhoods restrict residents from parking on a curbside, and you may not want your high-priced home on wheels being displayed out in the open. So, what are your options for storing and protecting your motor home? Some RVers choose to pay for offsite storage, while others invest in a durable RV cover on their property. There are pros and cons to each storage option:
RV Storage Rental
If you live in an apartment, townhome, or a planned community with a strict HOA, your space is pretty limited. Rental facilities can help solve your storage predicament. Here are some things to consider before driving your RV to the storage facility:
Pros:
- The RV is off of your property. This gives you a place to store your motorhome if the area you live in doesn’t have enough space.
- Most storage rentals have easy access, with ample room to maneuver RVs.
- Most of these storage facilities have 24/7 surveillance. These cameras will give you peace of mind knowing your belongings are in good hands.
Cons:
- The RV is off of your property. This can be both a pro and a con. While it does free up space on your property, if your RV is in another location, it could make it harder to maintain. And if you needed to get something out of your RV, making a trip to the storage facility could be inconvenient and frustrating.
- Cost for indoor storage. You have to make sure you will be able to afford the monthly fee for storing your RV. Sometimes the price can be higher depending on the features the facility can offer like temperature regulation.
Steel RV Covers
If you have ample space at your home and you don’t have any neighborhood restrictions, you may want to consider building your own steel RV cover or carport. It’s a better, more convenient, and more cost-effective solution. A metal RV cover will provide reliable protection from sun and storms, right from your own yard where you can keep an eye on it yourself. Here are some other benefits to owning your own RV cover:
Pros:
- Keeps your RV nearby, which saves you from inconvenient trips to the storage location.
- Eliminates paying rent for storage space.
- Increases the value of your home by having the covered structure added to your property.
- There are more storage opportunities. The design can be customized to add space for another area like a man cave, game room, or a storage area.
- Your building can be put up fairly quickly.
Cons:
- More money is needed upfront to buy a metal RV carport.
The Clear Winner: Steel RV Covers
If you have space, investing in an RV metal building can provide a better long-term care solution. There are different options for RV carports because they are more than just for your motorhome. If you have lawn equipment, a lot of tools, or even a golf cart that you take with you on your trips, you may want to consider a combo building. An extra room or extra coverage can be added for a workshop, more storage, or anything else you need besides just RV coverage. A standard metal carport comes with basically just a roof and a frame, but you can easily add metal paneling to the sides to create a partially enclosed carport. If you want, you can enclose all sides to create a safer, more secure area for your RV. When it comes to customizing steel covers, Metal Barn Central will give you options to design the perfect carport that will meet all of your needs.
Here are some different RV and motorhome cover roof styles:
- Regular roof RV covers – These are strong roof panels. They line up horizontally and run the entire length of the building.
- A-frame RV carports– This sturdy structure has a traditional boxed eave.
- Vertical roof-style RV covers – these are the strongest covers that have panels top to down on the carport letting the snow, dirt, and debris fall off to the ground, completely protecting your RV from the weather elements.
While the initial costs of a metal carport may be higher than a short-term rental location, you are investing in sturdy, long-term protection by owning your own cover.
Let Metal Barn Central Help You Get the Metal RV Carport You Need!
It’s important that you store your RV properly, so it will be able to go when you are ready to hit the road again. It’s wise to make the right carport investment to provide the best possible protection for your motorhome. And when it comes to building the perfect carport for your RV, no one does it better than the building specialists at Metal Barn Central. No matter what you want in your metal RV cover, we will customize it to meet all of your needs. Give us a call at (980) 321-9898, and let’s get started on designing the RV cover of your dreams.
