Parking a Car Trailer
 

Wanted to get ideas maybe where to store a Car Trailer when NOT in use.

I live in a HOA.

Wanted to get an idea from those that cannot store their Trailers at home.
What you did? Collect some ideas others have solved.

I am having a problem finding anything and reasonable.

Dan

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You should be able to find a place that also stores RVs. Most have covered and uncovered parking available.
Dan

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many of the lock up storage facilities have provisions for RV's/motorhomes- camper trailers/snowmobiles etc. and workmen to store trucks and trailers-around my area $50-$75 p/mo depending on length

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We keep our RV and Corvette Dan in a 14' x 50' storage unit near the house. They also have covered units which are 10' x 30' for $55 a month and that is where we keep the trailer. It's probably not necessary but I keep a tarp over it just to keep the birds from messing it up as well as the pollen, etc.

What did you buy?

Scott

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I had my 3+ car attached garage expanded to a ten car garage/race car shop. The architect did a great job. The house just looks longer, the long driveway shorter. I pull my Suburban & 24' enclosed trailer in, and still have my engine assembly area in front of that. Had to have the HOA approve it.
I pay $100.00 a month to have my motor home stored inside at an RV dealer about ten miles away.

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Wow!

You guys are getting one heck of a deal to store your stuff. I store my 36' gooseneck at a gated storage facility--outside and uncovered--for $175 a month here in New Jersey.

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Here in Colorado, my house is part of a HOA, it runs $35 to $80 depending on
the length of the trailer or MH. I'm looking at about $75 a month for the size
of MH I want to buy. And rates do vary by area and if covered or open.

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Have not purchased a trailer yet.

Need to get a light one that is strong.
Found a few steel Trailers at 1400# that are well constructed.
One used aluminum for about $3500 which is 1300lbs.

Renting a trailer form U-Haul is a good idea but these units are heavy.
Some in questionable condition.

Found a place near by at $110/month.
Farther away a bit of a hassle to get to about $90/mo.

Wish we could add to the house but that is a no-no..!
RV places are 60 minutes away.

Live in Germantown MD. Montgomery County and land is getting expensive..

D

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Just to give you an idea as you look our 14' x 50' holds our RV and Corvette and is $160 a month. Concrete floor, all concrete drive in with plenty of room to manuever, locked gate, cameras, good lighting, 24-hour access with a code, and electricity inside the unit. We're fortunate as it's about 2 minutes from the house. Putting the Corvette in there allows us to put my wife's car and my truck in the garage at the house. The covered 10' x 30' for the trailer is on gravel but it's right off the concrete and is right next to the other one and is $55 a month.

Scott

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Spent 30 years living on 5 acres with a 30X40 garage with 13 ft ceiling and a 4 post car lift. in Laplata, Md.. Now Im in an H.O.A. in Fla. (Land of the living dead). Cant wait for the house to sell and move to where I can build a 40X60 garage WITHOUT an H.O.A. ! H.O.A.'s are a rip off.....need a place where I can shoot my guns also. My neighbors are tempting targets here. My suggestion is MOVE. You WILL be happier.

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How big is your garage? We have a smaller steel open trailer. My brother backed it in the garage with the car on it. If you could do that, it might simplify things.

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Dan----Bring it on down-----12 acres drop it anywhere-----or you could buy the place next door 36 acres. Firearms and dogs that run free are a requirement in my neighborhood. :-)

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Did you make the trip south yet? Im still trying to sell this place. To many GDOP's(G*D DA*M OLD PEOPLE) around. Have several locations located of 5 to 8 acres Id like to have but cant seem to give away this place to make the move yet. It seems selling property and/or a home in Florida is a loser unless your on the beach near the mass of humanity. Im priced at about $20,000 less than I paid for it a little over 4 years ago. Thank you oBUMa !

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Seems like every garage on the planet is 20' deep. How big's my trailer? 21'. :( Still apartment living since we moved back up north, and the car & trailer stay in a storage place. Not close, and have no place to work on the car. Been looking at real estate for several years now. Lots of places to live around here, but not with a race car. Haven't been able to find something that fits both my needs and my budget at the same time... not sure if those things ever coincide!

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Michael, how far are you from Nerk? I think you are close if my memory is correct my brother in law may be able to help with location

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Michael, dont be mad my car is 22 feet.

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Dan, when I lived in a HOA .area in Northern VA. I had a 22 foot garage. After looking all over the DC area, I found a 18 foot, diamond plate floor, trailer with a 3 1/2 foot tongue (21 1/2 feet) at Perone Trailers in Laurel MD. Great trailer.

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Suggestion!!!! My daughter has/had a similiar problem they ended up modifying the drawbar on their trailer into one that FOLDS!!! Now they can get the boat into the garage and close the door too!!! Not sure how much they cost but look up Fultonfold-away couplers part number HDP350101---this is for their biggest heavy duty one--Gross Trailer Weight of 9000 pounds which includes the trailer & whatever is on the trailer --it has a pivot length of up to 48 inches---

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WOW.. great experiences and suggestions..

My garage is little over 20 ft. Barely long enough for the Impala SS.
Barely wide enough to get the Dumbo Ear Side Mirrors in the garage.
Have backed out a few time ripping them off. Carry Spares.

My wife was looking for a nice mega house I was looking at large garages..:rolleyes:

I can get away with a 18 ft trailer with the back end hanging over.
Fortunately there are a lot of good trailer manufacturers.

Will be skulking around Montgomery Co MD. Something will pop up .

D

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X-2 on the smaller trailer. I custom ordered a "classic car hauler" from the dealer and I had them shorten it by 2' and narrow it by 6". It just fit in the single side door of my garage. The best part was I could back it in with the car on it unhook and shut the door. Was especially helpful after 1st round red light when I didn't want to look at the car. LOL