Vehicle Storage
If you've got an RV, a boat, a classic car, a trailer, or an extra vehicle that won't fit in your garage, outdoor vehicle storage is usually the most affordable option for keeping it somewhere safe. It costs a fraction of what indoor storage runs, the lots are typically secured and monitored, and most facilities can accommodate everything from a standard sedan up to a 50-foot motorhome. The catch is that not all outdoor lots are equal. The difference between a well-run lot and a neglected one shows up in surface quality, snow removal, security, pest control, and how much real access you have to your vehicle. I run Storage on 7th in Faribault, Minnesota, and our outdoor vehicle storage serves boat owners, RVers, snowbirds, classic car collectors, and small businesses storing trailers and equipment. Below is what I tell people when they're considering outdoor vehicle storage for the first time.
1. What Outdoor Vehicle Storage Actually Is
Outdoor vehicle storage is exactly what it sounds like: a fenced, monitored lot where you park your vehicle for as long as you need it. You back into your assigned spot, lock up, and come back when you're ready to use it again. Unlike indoor storage, your vehicle is exposed to the weather. That tradeoff is the main reason it costs less. For vehicles that are built to handle weather (most boats on trailers, most RVs, most cars and trucks), outdoor storage works fine. For high-end classic cars, show vehicles, or anything you're actively trying to preserve in pristine condition, indoor storage is usually the better call. People use outdoor vehicle storage when:
Their RV or boat is too big for their driveway, or their HOA won't allow it
They want their boat or RV out of the way during the off-season
They're snowbirding south for the winter and need somewhere safe to leave a car
They have a classic, project, or extra vehicle that doesn't fit in the garage
They run a small business and need to park ...
Ryan E.
June 18th, 2025
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