How to Prepare Your RV for Storage in Park City

When your RV is not going to be on the road for a while, a little preparation can make storage easier and help you avoid problems when it is time for your next trip.

If you are looking for RV storage in Park City, Space Place Storage offers RV storage along with self storage and parking options at its Park City facility. Before putting your RV into storage, it is worth taking time to clean it, inspect it, protect important systems, and make sure you know what your particular RV requires.

Here are seven practical steps to consider before storing your RV.

1. Clean the Inside and Remove Food

Start by taking out food, trash, and anything else that could create odors or attract pests while the RV is sitting.

Clean counters, cabinets, floors, and other interior surfaces. If the refrigerator will be shut down, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and storing it.

Removing unnecessary items also gives you a good opportunity to check cabinets, compartments, and storage areas before leaving the RV for an extended period.

2. Check the Exterior Before Parking It

Walk around the RV and look for obvious damage or maintenance issues that would be better handled before storage.

Pay particular attention to doors, windows, vents, seams, seals, and exterior compartments. Make sure openings are secured properly and follow your RV manufacturer’s recommendations for preparing the exterior for storage.

Taking a few minutes to inspect the RV before parking it can also help you identify anything that needs attention before your next trip.

3. Check Your Tires

Tires still need attention while an RV is sitting.

Check their condition and inflation according to the tire and RV manufacturer’s recommendations before storage. Long periods of inactivity can affect tires, so your owner’s manual or tire manufacturer’s guidance should be your primary source for proper storage procedures.

It is also a good idea to inspect the tires again when taking the RV out of storage.

4. Prepare the Battery and Electrical Systems

Battery-storage procedures can vary by RV, battery type, and electrical system.

Instead of assuming that every RV should be handled the same way, check your owner’s manual for the correct procedure. Depending on the RV, manufacturer recommendations may include charging, disconnecting, maintaining, or removing batteries during longer storage periods.

Following model-specific instructions is especially important when dealing with electrical components.

5. Winterize When Conditions Require It

If your RV will be stored when freezing temperatures are possible, review the manufacturer’s winterization instructions before putting it away.

Plumbing systems, water lines, tanks, pumps, and other components can require specific preparation. The correct process varies by RV, so use the winterization instructions for your particular model rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all procedure.

Winterizing before storage can be especially important when an RV will remain unused through colder months.

6. Secure the RV for Storage

Before leaving the RV, make sure windows, doors, storage compartments, vents, and other openings are handled according to your manufacturer’s storage recommendations.

Also follow the manufacturer’s instructions for propane, electrical systems, appliances, and other systems that will not be used while the RV is stored.

Do a final walkthrough inside and outside the RV before leaving it.

7. Confirm the Storage Details Before Arrival

RVs come in many sizes and configurations, and available storage or parking spaces can change.

Before bringing your RV to a storage facility, confirm current availability, space dimensions, facility requirements, and anything you need to do before parking the vehicle.

You can review Space Place Storage’s current storage sizes and parking options or contact Space Place Storage with questions about your RV and current availability.

Why Prepare an RV Before Storage?

An RV contains more systems than an ordinary passenger vehicle.

Depending on the RV, you may be dealing with plumbing, batteries, appliances, propane equipment, tires, seals, and other components that can be affected by a long period of non-use.

Preparing those systems before storage can also make the return-to-service process easier. Your owner’s manual should remain the main source for model-specific storage and maintenance instructions.

If you are also organizing other belongings before the season changes, Space Place Storage provides additional storage tips for preparing and organizing items for storage.

RV Storage in Park City

Space Place Storage is located at 4520 Old Hwy 40 in Park City, Utah, and offers RV storage in Park City along with self storage and parking options.

Because RV sizes and storage needs differ, it is a good idea to check the current Sizes & Prices page and contact Space Place Storage before arrival to confirm availability and whether a space is appropriate for your RV.

Keep a Simple RV Storage Checklist

It can help to keep your own checklist for putting your RV into storage and taking it back out.

Include the items required by your RV manufacturer as well as anything specific to the way you use your vehicle.

Your checklist might include:

• Removing food and trash
• Cleaning the interior
• Inspecting doors, windows, seals, and compartments
• Checking tire condition and inflation
• Following battery-storage instructions
• Completing any necessary winterization
• Securing doors, windows, vents, and compartments
• Confirming storage availability before arrival

Keeping the checklist with your RV records makes the process easier to repeat from season to season and reduces the chance of forgetting an important preparation step.

Frequently Asked Questions About RV Storage

What should I do before putting my RV into storage?

Clean the RV, remove food and trash, inspect the exterior, check the tires, and follow your RV manufacturer’s instructions for batteries, plumbing, propane, appliances, and other systems.

If the RV may experience freezing temperatures, review the manufacturer’s winterization procedure as well.

Should I disconnect my RV battery before storage?

It depends on the RV and battery system.

Manufacturer instructions may call for disconnecting, maintaining, charging, or removing batteries during longer storage periods. Follow the procedure in your RV owner’s manual rather than assuming one method works for every RV.

Do I need to winterize my RV before storing it?

If the RV may be exposed to freezing temperatures, winterization may be necessary to protect plumbing and other systems.

Follow the winterization instructions provided by your RV manufacturer for your specific model.

Does Space Place Storage offer RV storage in Park City?

Yes. Space Place Storage offers RV storage in Park City along with self storage and parking options.

Because availability and space requirements can change, contact Space Place Storage to confirm current options for your particular RV.

Find RV Storage in Park City

Preparing your RV before storage can help you put it away with fewer loose ends and make your next trip easier to get started.

Space Place Storage offers RV storage in Park City along with a range of self-storage and parking options.

Before bringing in your RV, review the current storage and parking options and contact the facility with questions about your vehicle and storage needs.