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    Posted: 01 Sep 2020 at 7:03pm
Hello! We just bought a new 193. Going to go pick it up this weekend, but our HOA will not allow us to store it in our driveway. I'm checking into storage options and would prefer something covered since it rains a ton here in Oregon. Several RV storage places list uncovered storage spaces for around 50-60/month.  

I found a private owner who live nearby that has a large carport he's willing to rent out for $100/month. Is that a good deal? 

Thanks!!
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Depends. Does it have power to keep the RPod plugged in so the battery will stay charged? Does it have a fence for security? Is the private owner going to take responsibility for security? If it is at your own risk and no electricity, probably not. If it does, then it is probably a good deal. We get to keep ours in our driveway because we do not have an HOA (thankfully) so mine would be one opinion. I hope others will give thiers.
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Thanks StephenH - Do you keep yours plugged in at all times? Do you cover it? It rains so much here I'm worried of the constant moisture. 
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I'm mostly in Florida (less rainy but humid) and I keep mine covered and have dehumidifiers running all the time.  I have two little ones that are electric and have to be emptied every week or so and I also have some that are "rechargeable." They plug in at my house to recharge but they run in the camper without power.

Those prices sound okay to me but I expect that going prices are going to be location specific.
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If you have power, by all means keep it plugged in. It will keep your battery charged. If not, then disconnect the battery. You can remove the negative battery terminal or install a battery cut-off switch if your RPod did not come with one (mine didn't). If it is in a carport, then why cover it? It will be protected already. Just give it a good coat of suitable wax a couple of times a year and you will be fine.
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If you're in an urban area or an busy vacation destination $100 a month could be a great deal, I paid $95 a month for uncovered storage years ago in Northern CA. Prices were similar on the Outer Banks in NC, but there I could keep my trailer at home. In a rural area its probably too much. 

If you don't have power and choose to disconnect your battery, don't leave it for long periods (months) without putting it on charge, it will self discharge over time. Better to remove it and take it home where you can put it on a battery charger occasionally. Or you can get a small solar battery charger to maintain it but that could be difficult if you're under a carport. 

Portland isn't hot humid Florida, you shouldn't need to dehumidify there, you have high relative humidity in the winter but the air temp is low so the absolute humidity is also low. Just keep the trailer out of the rain, you should be fine. 

Re insurance, check your policy and see if it covers you. Most storage yards do not cover you.  I had my RV broken into in NorCal and I was covered by my policy, the storage yard did nothing for me beyond providing a parking place in a lot with a chain link fence around it which was easy for anyone to crawl under. There was a homeless camp a quarter mile away and the RV yard was a convenient place to stop by when a little drug money was needed or to spend the night out of the rain. 
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We use a product called Damp Rid.  It is a white flake material that is in a plastic ventilated tub and absorbs moisture.  It keeps our pod from getting damp or mold/mildew forming.  We use 2 of the tubs at the same time. We find it at Home Depot in  10 ounce containers and then refill from a 7 pound container.  It works very well. We check it weekly and refill as needed. We keep all windows and vents closed to eliminate as much humidity as possible--our area of NC is very humid this time of year.
We also store our pod at home and keep it plugged in all the time.  We cover it in the fall to keep the oak leaves from staining the roof.
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I'm fortunate to have a hay shed to store mine in. A couple issues I see. A friend here pays $5 a foot to store his in an old warehouse for the winter. It is secure, fully enclosed, and heated at 40 degrees all winter but no power for the unit. It sits among many other units until most decide to pull them out in the spring. He can't use it once it is parked. You may want to use yours in all seasons.
I lived in Tillamook years ago for too many years. You will want some Damp Rid or similar. If you have power a small, efficient heater is great. If not the dehumidifier product for sure and checking it will give you an idea how often it needs to be changed.
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Originally posted by KerieG

Several RV storage places list uncovered storage spaces for around 50-60/month.  
I found a private owner who live nearby that has a large carport he's willing to rent out for $100/month. Is that a good deal? 
Thanks!!


I think the real question is if you feel covered storage is worth the extra $40-60/month. To me, it isn't. If you cover it with a breathable cover it'd be fine, and you'd be ahead of the cost in 2-3 months.
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No, you won't get condensing humidity inside unless you have a source of moisture in there. Those of us who have lived in places where we get condensation inside on interior walls or windows, that's why. The surfaces have to be cool enough that they are below the temp where you reach 100% relative humidity of the air inside. If there is more moisture inside than outside because the air inside is warmer and more humid, you will have condensation. 

I lived in Hatteras NC for many years, overlooking the Pamlico Sound and about 1/4 mile from the Atlantic Ocean. You don't get a more humid environment than that. I never used damp rid or a humidifier and I had zero moisture problems in my rPod when it was not in use. As soon as I occupied it there was all kinds of condensation inside. Breathing, cooking and washing was the moisture source. If there is nothing creating moisture in there then it will be fine. 

Damp rid and dehumidifiers are great for interior spaces that are connected to a living space where moisture is being produced but are kept cooler than the rest of the space. Even a small heat source will work because warming the air reduces its relative humidity.
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