Houston Trailer Storage - Covered vs Uncovered?

[CanuckCamper29]

Good morning, I'm moving to Houston (Katy), TX from Calgary, Canada and I'm wondering about storing my travel trailer under cover or not.

Covered storage is not a thing in the Calgary area.

I'm guessing people choose covered to avoid the sun.

Is it worth it? I'm interested in opinions on the value of covered storage.

Thanks,
CC

[tatest]

Covered really makes a difference in country where weather ranges from brutal sun to thunderstorms with giant hailstones. In Houston, you will also be dealing with flooding. They build 4 million dollar homes on property prone to flood during hurricanes and stalled thunderstorms, so good luck finding a RV storage place on relatively high ground.

[CanuckCamper29]

SoundGuy wrote:

2012Coleman wrote:
OP - if your moving to Texas, your going to need a cowboy hat!

Sounds like you're preaching to the choir - the OP is in Calgary, Alberta, home of the Calgary Stampede and if there's any "cow country" in Canada it's Alberta so I'd bet he already has the hat and boots! 😉

Indeed. Hats and boots (multiple options) - check! Best sun hat going!

Sounds like it’s covered storage for me.

Thanks for everyone’s input.

[ctilsie242]

I pay $100 a month for covered storage. I could pay a lot less to park my rig, but the sun and elements do a lot of damage. Well worth it.

[John_Joey]

FWIW, check to see how that storage lot did during the last flood.

[SoundGuy]

2012Coleman wrote:
OP - if your moving to Texas, your going to need a cowboy hat!

Sounds like you're preaching to the choir - the OP is in Calgary, Alberta, home of the Calgary Stampede and if there's any "cow country" in Canada it's Alberta so I'd bet he already has the hat and boots! 😉

[2012Coleman]

downtheroad wrote:
When I posted, "Doesn't matter where you live....covered storage is ALWAYS preferable." I certainly meant some kind of storage building...

I knew that, and so did 99% of other readers of this thread...

OP - if your moving to Texas, your going to need a cowboy hat!

[Hammerboy]

Mine is inside year round. Only time its not is when we are camping or if I pull it out to work on it. I keep it inside just as much for the sun as the rain and snow.

Dan

[RockyMt]

I stored my trailer in Magnolia Tx, north of Katy in a covered lot with a 110 outlet to maintain the battery(S). paid about 125.00 and had a wide path between campers. The rain will turn the outside of your trailer green if not protected, just look at trailer parks in the area.Its a bit far but if you need the name of my trailer storage place I can look it up for you. We have family in Houston, lived there for 6years.Cover it!!

[Road_Phantom]

hail ruined our roof and damaged our trailer. covered storage is worth it.

[DutchmenSport]

100 percent agree that getting your camper under a roof is 100 percent better than leaving it exposed to the elements, especially intense heat and sun. If you can afford a covered storage facility, then do it.

Second best is a fabric RV cover. This may be a real headache putting on and taking off if you use your camper very much. But in the extreme elements or if parked under messy trees, covers are worth it.

Third best, (but you should do this anyway), is to keep the roof treated with RV conditioner at least once a year, more if you have the time.

One argument for having a dirty roof, opposed to those us of 'crazy people' who like to keep them spotless clean ... at least dirt puts a layer of protection between the sun's UV rays and the rubber the roof is covered with! So, if you live in Texas, because of the extreme sun, I suggest you never wash your roof if you can't keep it under a cover and hope acid rain doesn't dissolve the rubber.

[Grit_dog]

Same as in Calgary, protection from sun and water.
Depends on your use. If I was using it 6mo out of the year I wouldn’t spend more to cover it the other 6 unless from solid rain/snow. If it’s used that much, its less ROI if you’re paying for storage.
Remember too, covered storage is handy, covers and tarps aren’t, but they’re effective and cheaper.

[Lwiddis]

My Winnie is never at rest uncovered.

[downtheroad]

When I posted, "Doesn't matter where you live....covered storage is ALWAYS preferable." I certainly meant some kind of storage building...

I agree, canvas covers are a huge PITA.
We pay for storage in a building, it's expensive but worth it.

[ScottG]

downtheroad wrote:
Doesn't matter where you live....covered storage is ALWAYS preferable.

X2!