Posted on 11/11/2017 20:42
First year back and first time had to use a storage facility. Does anybody else find it more than slightly annoying that storage facilities leave the grass to grow wild? I don't think it unreasonable that they could employ a sheep or mow it for £420 pa. Also not allowed to wash caravan in store, where else are you meant to do it if no access at home. Not renewing next year.
Posted on 11/11/2017 20:42 by ihatew0rkFirst year back and first time had to use a storage facility. Does anybody else find it more than slightly annoying that storage facilities leave the grass to grow wild? I don't think it unreasonable that they could employ a sheep or mow it for £420 pa. Also not allowed to wash caravan in store, where else are you meant to do it if no access at home. Not renewing next year.
Posted on 11/11/2017 22:00
Our storage is a gold site with over 500 + units on site , the van is on hard compacted ground with an assortment of stones & crushed brick it's not ideal but serves a purpose .
Yes we get weeds & clumps of rough grass throughout the spring/summer months but a couple of hours a year tidying the area & the odd spray of weed killer keeps it tidy & user friendly .
I certainly wouldn't let that put me off , we have used this site several years now , as for keeping the van clean we use dry cleaner in storage (no water ) & it gets a proper clean at other times .
Well worth peace of mind 24/7 manned with CCTV £400 per year.
Posted on 14/11/2017 16:10
Wish I only paid that sort of money.
Our storage is 90% under cover although mine is outside (I will get an undercover space soon apparently) It is a Gold site with electronic barriers, CCTV and owners live on site. There is a washing bay with ladders and pressure washer, Chemical waste emptying point. EHU's included in price. but for the privilege I pay £1100 a year 
That may sound a lot, and it is, but a lockup garage in London can be anything between £140 to £450 a month depending on the area.
The facility is 1 mile from J4 on the M25 so a great starting point for trips, but although its only 18 miles from my home it takes an hour just to get there on a good day.
But the grass does get cut regularly 
Posted on 15/11/2017 19:53
Milo. I suppose it's all down to land prices as well as the facilities on ofer. Under cover would be nice but that's seriously expensive, 😲 I'm on a wait7ng list for a store with the same facilities but no ehu and not under cover for £400 p.a.
i would presume rodent damage is possible anywhere, i had a mouse nest under the bonnet at our last house which had a gravel drive.
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