How to park your RV for short periods of time

Considerations for short term parking of your RV

There are many times when you will need to park your RV, motorhome, camper or motorcoach for short term periods of a week or two. There are several things to consider for short term parking of your recreational vehicle to ensure everything remains in top condition and you can get rolling down the road in no time. Here are our top recommendations for parking your RV for short periods of time:

• Fuel additives: it doesn’t take long for gasoline to go bad and cause problems with your engine, even when parking your RV for a short term. We recommend using a fuel additive in your tank to keep the fuel fresh to avoid any issues.
• Holding Tanks: it is always a good idea to empty your holding tanks as frequently as possible, but especially for short term periods of parking your RV. This includes the water tank, black tank and gray tank.
• Charging: if you have electricity available it is recommended to keep your RV plugged in to keep the batteries fully charged.
• Cleaning: be sure to remove all perishable food items during short term parking of your RV. The only time you should store food in your RV is when you are physically occupying the vehicle.
• Securing the vehicle: make sure all of the compartments, entrance doors, sky lights, and other access points to the vehicle are securely closed and locked.
• Batteries: make sure the battery switches are in the off position for short term parking
• Window Blinds: we recommend keeping the window blinds drawn and even using a main windshield protector on the inside of the vehicle. The sun can do a lot of damage to the inside of your motorhome or camper even during short term periods. This also helps keep prying eyes from seeing what you have in the RV.
• Tires: when parking your RV for a short period of time, it is a great idea to take the opportunity to check your tire pressure and make sure that all tires are at their proper inflation.
• Check under the hood and around the vehicle: it is a good idea to look for signs of small animals that may have taken up refuge under the hood or in the wheel wells of your vehicle.
• Maintenance Check: When you are ready to get back in your RV, it is a good idea to do a routine maintenance check, such as checking your oil, and making sure all your lights and turn signals work.

Access Outdoor Storage, Your Number One RV Parking Facility in Northeast Ohio

Access Outdoor Storage can provide short term parking for customers in Northeast Ohio, and we help you with all the recommendations mentioned above to ensure your RV is ready to roll.

With convenient access to 10 major Northeast Ohio highways including I-71, I-480, I-90, I-80 (Ohio Turnpike), I-76, I-77, I-271, I-277, I-380 and I-490 we are within easy driving distance of Cleveland, Akron, Medina, Canton and all the surrounding areas.

Give us a call today or fill out the request form to discuss your storage requirements. We can customize a plan to fit your needs.