Joe DownsCEO & Co-Founder, Belrose Storage Group. Founder, Storage Moguls.

What boat & RV tenants really compare (it’s not square footage)

4 May 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief monologue, the speaker explains that when boat and RV owners choose between storage facilities with similar price and location, they do not focus on square footage or lease terms. Instead, they evaluate the practical, on‑arrival experience the facility provides. Key factors include whether the site lets them inflate tires, rinse off salt or mud, vacuum the interior, and fill propane tanks without leaving the property. These amenities shape the perceived value of the storage option more than abstract metrics.

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Here's something worth understanding before we get into the 4 amenities. When a boat and RV tenant is choosing between 2 facilities at comparable prices and locations, they're not comparing square footage or lease terms. They're comparing the experience of actually using the facility. That experience is built almost entirely, entirely around what happens when they show up. Can they air up their tires? Can they rinse the salt or mud off their boat before they store it? Is there a vacuum for the boat's interior? Can they fill their propane tank without leaving the property?