Questions to ask

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Are you thinking about buying a storage condo for your classic car, boat, or RV?

An enclosed storage space is a smart option for protecting vehicles from the elements during off-season months. It’s also a smart investment option if you’re looking to own real property (especially if you’re looking to take advantage of a 1031 Exchange).

But all storage units are not created equal.

Before you sign any paperwork, make sure you have the following questions answered.

Storage condominiums (also called storage garages) are units of real property made to house your personal belongings. 

Storage condos are more than just places to store valuables. In recent years, these facilities have turned into practical, relaxing spaces where you can pursue hobbies, entertain guests, and form a community with other like-minded adventurers. 

Some condo owners use their additional space to display their prized car collection. Others create a bar and lounge, so friends have an inviting place to unwind. 

Whether you want to store a 45’ Prevost or your McLaren F1 you’ll need to make sure the storage condo has enough clearance to store your motor-coach and cars comfortably on all sides. 

• Check Overhead Clearance: Check the specifications of your motor-coach for its clearance requirements and compare it with the storage condo’s door height. The tallest motorcoach on the market today is the H3-45 VIP Prevost, which has an overall height of 12.41 feet.  Luxe Sforage Condos have 14 foot overhead doors.
• Check Side Clearance: Just as you’ll need a storage condo tall enough to fit your motorcoach or RV, you’ll also need ample room on the sides. The standard width of a class A motorhome is 8.5 feet.  Luxe Storage Condos come in 24 and 30 foot widths.
• Roll-Up Doors: Make sure the storage condo offers large overhead roll-up doors so that you can drive your vehicle in without a hassle.  Luxe Storage Condos have door 16 and 18 feet wide.
• Open Navigation: Will you be able to drive through the parking lot to your storage unit with ease? Is there plenty of space to back in and out? Just as you need plenty of space within the storage unit, you’ll also need ample space to navigate outside.   Luxe Storage Condos has 80 foot die aisles with plenty of room for navigation.

Storing your motorcoach indoors ensures your vehicle is protected from the blazing Florida sun But the temperature is also important: If your motorcoach or car gets damp or moldy you will have serious repairs. Opt for a storage condo that is both insulated and cooled.  Luxe Storage Condos have more than adequate Mini-Split HVAC units that you can run in cooling or de-humidification mode remotely via your phone. 

Your storage condo should have a 50amp electrical outlet so that you can charge your RV, Tesla or EV.  Luxe Storage Condos units each come wired with 100 amp 115/230 service and a 50 amy outlet to run your RV or EV charger, lifts and other tools.

If you’re buying a storage condo for your RV, you likely have other possessions that could be stored in this same place. Take a look at the space available and consider what you might use it for. Do you have a boat? How about a classic car?

Storage condos aren’t only about storage — They often serve as places to unwind, entertain, and relax. Will you be adding a pool table? A lounge? How about a sports bar? In addition to heating and power outlets, make sure your storage condo has sink hookups, internet and TV wiring, a bathroom, and a shower. With these basic features, you’ll be able to create the space of your dreams with few limitations.  Luxe Storage Condos has secure, air conditioned ADA compliant bathrooms with a shower.

The last thing you want to do before taking your RV or classic car out for the weekend getaway is to take a long drive to storage. Ideally, your condo will be a short distance from the freeway for easy access.  Luxe Storage Condos are only 1.2 miles from I-75, 1.6 miles from downtown Punta Gorda and 3.0 miles from Punta Gorda Airport.

When you buy a storage condo, you’re also buying into a community. Find out who else has a condo at your facility and get to know them. Other motorcoach owners make great friends, and you might just find that the best RV or classic car show is at your storage condo.