Precautions for Caravan Storage

For those who love embarking on caravan holidays will also admit to the fact that the possibility of one taking a trip more than three times a year is highly unlikely. So what do you do with your caravan the rest of the time? Many people keep their caravans somewhere on their property only to accumulate dust and rust and to take up valuable space. The benefits of caravan storage at a safe, reliable facility will certainly be worth your while. The fact is a caravan is much like a home, and should be treated with the same amount of respect and appreciation. Covering it up with a sail won’t suffice in creating complete protection from all destructive elements like rain, hail, freeze, dust and insects. The most responsible way to go is by storing it at a secure off-site storage facility like The Storage People. Here are a couple of tips on how to minimise the damage to your caravan during the storing period.

• Firstly, sort out all your belongings inside your caravan before taking it to the storage facility. Any left belongings are bound to be damaged over time by dust, insects and probable moisture. Some precautions you might want to take to prevent damage from damp and moisture is by purchasing a dehumidifier and placing it in the caravan, or just place bowls of salt all around the interior.
• With caravan storage you might want to make a not to completely defrost your fridge and freezer and remember to leave the door open. Even though this is one of the most obvious storage precautions many people often forget to do it, leaving them with a mouldy, stinky fridge on their return.
• Take any patio furniture or loose inside-furniture and safely store each separately. When possible, disassemble each piece and store them in their own plastic covering or box. Soft furnishing like pillows should be placed in the centre of the room if you don’t wish to remove them, this way you get them away from the windows and doors where all the destructive elements might creep in.
• In the event of a theft, it’s a smart idea to keep photographic documentation of your caravan, since there are hundreds of models just like yours out there. Also remember to remove all valuable belongings like jewellery, TV sets and DVD players.   

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Midrand, South Africa
Call: 0861 STORAGE / 0861 786 7243 | Cell: 071 608 3146
Email: info@storagepeople.co.za