As soon as you become the owner of an RV, or even before the purchase is completed, there will be one pressing question that you need to answer – where are you going to keep this thing?
RVs are great, but they aren’t small. In most cases, you won’t be able to park it inside a standard garage. So, it will be necessary to come up with some other solution, and that’s what we are going to be discussing on this page. There are plenty of options available to consider, but only one is going to be the right solution for your needs.
If you decide to build a new structure on your property to store your RV, American Carports, Inc. is the place to shop. Through our Build & Price tool, you will be able to quickly and easily create a custom design that is ideal for your RV and your space. If you run into any trouble along the way, simply contact us and we’ll be happy to help. For more information on whether you should cover your RV, check out this blog.
The Benefits of an RV Carport
There is a tremendous upgrade when you move from parking your RV outside to leaving it under a carport when it is not in use. You’ll immediately go from having no protection to keeping the RV largely protected from the elements with this one simple step. Simply add the carport to your property in a convenient spot, park under it after your trip is done, and know that the rain, sun, and snow won’t be pounding down on it from above.
Most carports are open on all sides, allowing for quick and easy entry and exit. That’s handy when you are packing up before a trip, or while you are performing maintenance on the rig.
RV Carport Cost Considerations
One of the biggest advantages of an RV carport is the cost. These are affordable structures that deliver an excellent return on the investment required. If storing your RV under a carport’s roof will save you some maintenance and repair work in the future, purchasing the carport will prove to be more than worth it in the end.
The Case for Enclosed Storage
If you opt for an enclosed space, such as a garage adjacent to the carport, you’ll also gain valuable indoor storage space that’s typically lacking with a carport. RV owners tend to accumulate numerous gadgets and tools that accompany their RVs. If that sounds like you, having somewhere to put all of that stuff will make your life a little easier. Gaining storage space and a protected place to work on your RV might be a big enough upgrade for you to decide that investing in a garage over a carport is worth the additional cost.
Custom Building vs. RV Carport
Do you just want a covered parking spot? Is your property fairly private to the point where theft isn’t much of a concern? In that situation, opting for an RV carport is a smart way to save money. You’ll get the protection that you need from the elements without making the investment required for an enclosed garage.
But that won’t be the case for everyone. Perhaps you live on a busy street where there are always cars passing by, and you want to be able to tuck your RV away and lock it up. Or, you might like to work on your RV during the winter months, and would rather do that maintenance indoors and away from the elements. If the specific advantages lent by an enclosed space are too good to pass up, you’ll find that making an upgrade to a custom enclosed building may be for you.
Build a Custom RV Caport
There are many benefits of proper RV storage. Create an excellent RV storage space, whether it’s a carport or an enclosed space, and know that your rig is being properly protected while it’s not in use. Take a moment now to get started on your design, and your new RV storage building can be in place before you know it!
