If you’re not planning on traveling in your RV over the winter, consider storing it at an RV storage facility near you. This will save you space at your home, and protect your RV from the weather. Before storing your RV, there are a few things you must do to prepare it for storage at a RV storage facility .

Perform All Necessary Vehicle Maintenance
Repair any damage to the interior or exterior that will allow outside air into the vehicle, or that could be an entry point for insects or animals. Cover all external vents, close the drain and gas valve, drain all tanks (plumbing and water heater.) Check tire pressure, put air in tires if necessary, and cover the them with wheel covers. Fill up the gas tank, and include fuel stabilizer. Wash the RV thoroughly, and wax it to protect the exterior from damage and weather.

Invest in a High-Quality RV Cover
Do not use a plastic tarp to cover your RV, as moisture builds up underneath and can cause rust. Purchase a high-quality RV cover made of durable, breathable material that can be securely affixed to your RV. This is particularly important if you are using an outdoor RV vehicle storage facility rather than covered vehicle storage.

Winterize Appliances and Remove Batteries
Winterize and protect the generator, water heater, furnace, refrigerator, icemaker, washer, dryer, and toilet. Use antifreeze in the vehicle’s plumbing system, water heater, and radiator. Remove food from the refrigerator and freezer, and leave the refrigerator and freezer doors open while the vehicle is stored. Remove all house batteries and the starting battery from the vehicle and store them somewhere where they won’t freeze.

If you’re looking for RV storage in Orange County , Los Angeles County or San Bernardino County, come see us at POUCH Self Storage. We offer vehicle, boat, and RV storage. For more information, visit our website or call a Self Storage Specialist at (800) 378-4598.

It’s been sometime since our awning was removed for repair. Tenants have been saying that our office looked different but really never closely observed that the awning has been removed. But last week it was installed back. Now our tenants have been saying our office looked different. Again it was the awning. Not completely finished yet but it makes a big difference.

We have a tenant who provides painting lessons as part of her business. Recently she had an event where she donated the paintings for charitable purposes. She has been a very satisfied tenant and offered to give us some nice paintings that we can giveaway or donate as well.

Our tenants were surprised to see that we contracted a professional company to wash and clean our doors. We told them that we with the current water shortage we are experiencing, it’s best to have all our doors cleaned without wasting water. At the same time we continually provide a great service to all our customers by making our facility well maintained. Our tenants agreed and were happy to know that we are concerned about the California drought and the ways were adopting to help conserve water.

We had a tenant who was moving out. While her movers were busy loading her belongings to her truck, she went in the office to cool off from the afternoon heat. We offered her a glass of cold water and told her to sit down. She then started a conversion with us about how long she rented her storage unit. She said when she moved in, she was very confident that she would only stay here for a few months. But because of our security and great customer service she stayed longer that she envisioned. Her word “envisioned” caught our attention so we asked her what she meant by this. She said all her life she has seen her future and had foreknowledge where she would be and planned what to do. But staying in her storage, she had no clue of how long she had to stay or if she has to move somewhere else. She mentioned she always had a positive “aura” when she comes here. Still not certain of what she’s leading up to, we asked her what she does for a living? She said she’s a psychic and palm reader. We told her we’re happy that she finally found a place and felt safe while she was storing with us. Then we asked her if she’s renting with us in the future? Again she answered; she has no clear picture but knows where to go when she needs one.

If you’re looking into business storage or records management services at a storage, you may be interested in learning more about the importance of document shredding. Document shredding is a crucial way to prevent the theft of confidential information that can be used for fraudulent purposes, such as identity theft.

For certain businesses, document shredding is necessary under the law. Some businesses retain records that contain confidential information such as addresses, Social Security numbers, personal health information, etc. These businesses are required to permanently and securely destroy these documents when they are no longer needed for the operation of the business.

At POUCH Self Storage, we provide business storage and records management services at our POUCH Records Management. POUCH Records Management is HIPAA, FACTA, and SOX compliant, with on-site document shredding services, an automated record retention schedule, 24-hour online access to records, and business records delivery and pickup. For more information, call us today at (800) 378-4598 or visit us online.

We had our customer appreciation day in August here at Fountain Valley Self Storage. Once a year we offer Free Shredding and had a very good turnout. Our tenants were happy that we extended to them the opportunity of shredding their documents for Free. They highly appreciated it and said that this extra service free of charge made it easier for them to clean up and organize their storage. This gave them the extra space they need for other important items to store.

Our new neighbor. The walls of this building were up in a few days. Our tenants have been saying that the old Fountain Valley feeling when they come here will be missed. It used to be a strawberry field now just another structure of new development.

As we have mentioned before here at Pouch Self Storage Anaheim, we are always maintaining and upgrading our facility. The most recent endeavor is replacing all of the fluorescent lights with brighter energy efficient LEDs. The new illumination system works great and it’s a very noticeable improvement. To prove that point, Our District manager came by and entered the office with the new lights in place. She did not know that they were already replaced and asked, “ Did you paint the office? “ Nope, it’s just another bright day at Pouch Self Storage Anaheim.

You don’t always have the luxury of time when you’re packing for a move into a new home or into a storage unit. If you use the right packing method, you can organize and pack your belongings as quickly and efficiently as possible.

If you’re planning on moving some belongings into a self-storage facility near you, watch this video for some great packing tips. A professional organizer offers helpful advice on how to prioritize your packing so that your move is smoother and easier.

At POUCH Self Storage, we offer a number of services that can help make your move less stressful. Our self-storage facilities provide packing supplies, such as boxes for moving, and a free moving truck to move your belongings to your new storage unit. For more information on storage units near you , call us today at (800) 378-4598.