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Quick Maintenance and Safety Tips from Red Run Storage When camping season winds down and winter starts tapping on the door, it’s time to tuck your equipment in for a long winter nap. Whether you’re storing a camper, boat, trailer, or outdoor toys, a little prep now saves a ton of headaches in spring. We see a lot of storage routines at Red Run, and we’ve gathered the best tips to help you avoid mildew surprises, spring cleaning marathons, and the dreaded “Why does my camper

When you’re storing your camper, trailer, or boat for the season, it’s tempting to toss on a tarp and call it a day. Tarps are quick. They’re cheap. They’re everywhere. But tarps also do one thing really, really well: They trap moisture. And when moisture gets trapped… that’s when the mildew party starts. Tarps = Moisture Trap Tarps don’t allow airflow. Moisture gets in (humidity, frost, condensation), but it has no way to escape. Within weeks, you can end up with: Mildew Mus

There’s more to a good storage lot than a fence and a patch of gravel. In fact, if you’ve ever stored your RV, boat, or trailer, you know the difference between just somewhere to park and a place that actually cares . At Red Run Storage, we like to think it’s the little things that make a big difference — the kind you don’t always see at first glance but appreciate every time you pull through the gate. It Starts With People Who Get It We’re campers, boaters, and weekend wand

(Because even campers need a little divine guidance before winter hits.) Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a new RV owner still figuring out the dump valves, storing your camper isn’t just about parking it and walking away. There are rules — some written, most learned the hard way. So before you tuck your rig in for its seasonal nap, here are the 10 Commandments of Camper Storage every road warrior should follow: 1. Thou Shalt Empty Thine Tanks Black. Grey. Fresh. All o

Now that the camping season is coming to an end, it’s time to swap stories from the road — the kind of stories that make you laugh every time you tell them. Because let’s be honest: no matter how many checklists we make or how prepared we think we are, something always goes sideways when you’re camping. One of our favorites this summer? The Great Hot Dog Heist. I cannot make this up! We were getting ready to grill hot dogs over the fire — the smell of campfire smoke in the a

A tongue-in-cheek look at life behind the gate. Every storage lot has its stories. Some are whispered between rows of travel trailers. Some are told through a faint trail of gravel dust as someone backs in like a pro. Others live in legend — the tales of the people who have been with us for over 30 years making up the great community of RVs, boats, and trailers. Here’s a lighthearted look at a few of the unforgettable “types” that always seem to appear in every storage lot. M

Because even campers need beauty sleep. Ah, the crisp chill of fall — when the campfires fade, the leaves crunch, and your faithful camper starts giving you that look that says, “So… is it time for my long nap yet?” Yes, friend. It’s time. Winter storage is that bittersweet season every camper owner knows too well — part of you is ready for hot cocoa and Netflix, but the other part can already hear next summer’s road calling. So before your camper settles into hibernation, he