It’s that rainy season again and sometimes we find that we have to pack or unpack a storage bins, or move a vehicle from storage, under such conditions. Here are a few ideas to best help with such a scenario:

Hand Cart / Dolly

Wheel it all at once! A lot of facilities have hand carts and dollies for tenant use, you just have to ask the manager! This helps immensely with moving in rain or shine, but above all when having to move in and out in the rain. Put them all on the dolly or hand carts and cover them when wheeling to and from your vehicle.

Tarps

Tarps are the best method to completely protect your items from the rain and they are reasonably priced at local hardware stores. Cover up all items before wheeling them out into the rain and they’ll stay dry.

Cloth / Old Sheet

Cover your items with old clothes, old sheets, old towels, anything old that you can use to cover your items and protect them from the rain and water damage!

Wear Rain Clothes

Wearing appropriate attire is nearly half the battle when loading and unloading in the rain. You don’t want to risk getting soaking wet when loading or unloading a unit!

Bring an Umbrella

Large umbrellas can help cover smaller items as you carry them in and out of the unit, while also keeping you dry!

For the best storage in Agua Dulce, CA, Agua Dulce Storage  is the perfect location to store all your belongings in self storage bins. Staff is friendly and helpful, and they offer all important amenities needed for safe and secure storage of bins and vehicles. Call Agua Dulce Storage today for more information at (661) 268-0407. Or visit the website at (https://aguadulcestorage.com/).

While Winter in Southern California may be warmer than what the rest of the nation is experiencing, it is still important to note essentials when storing vehicles in the wintertime.

Keep Out Moisture

It’s always important to find a dry location to store the vehicle, or at least a location that does not experience high amounts of moisture. Moisture can lead to fungal problems, among other things, that wear and tear on the vehicle.  A simple tip is to always cover the vehicle with a tarp or vehicle-covers to prevent sun damage to exterior and interior. Also putting tire covers helps to prevent dry rot and cracks which commonly occur when a vehicle sits unused for a while.

Change Your Oil

It’s also highly recommended to change the oil before storage for the fact that oil is chemically stable for an entire year while sitting in the engine. After that, the nature of the oil begins to disintegrate and could cause problems for the engine, which is why if you plan on storing your vehicle in a storage facility for longer than a year to go ahead and fog the engine. Fogging is done by spraying Fogging Oil (found in most hardware stores) into spark plug holes while turning the engine to ensure the oil coat is evenly spread across engine surfaces. This helps to prevent rust, corrosion, and the engine seizing up in storage.

Use a Fuel Stabilizer

Another essential tip for storing your vehicle for long periods of time is to put fuel stabilizer in the gas tank a day or two before placing the vehicle in storage so that the stabilizer can flow through the entire fuel system which helps in preserving the gasoline. Products such as Seafoam and Sta-Bil will do the trick. It is very important to fill the entire gasoline tank before storage to preserve the tank as condensation of water vapor on any exposed tank walls could lead to oxidation and damage. All fluids, especially anti-freeze, should also be topped up when placing vehicle in storage.

About the Battery

Some individuals suggest removing the battery when putting a vehicle in storage and leaving the battery on a maintainer at home to best preserve the battery’s integrity. Of course this is on a case-by-case basis, as some vehicles require the battery to stay connected to the car at all times in order to preserve the computer memory and modules. Speaking to a dealership or expert on your car’s make and design will provide the best answer in regards to proper battery storage.

For the best storage in Agua Dulce, Agua Dulce is the perfect location to store a vehicle, as they remain relatively dry year-round, the exception being when it rains, of course. Parking begins as low as $40 per month and is affordable, safe, and prime in its amenities. For more information, call Agua Dulce Storage at 661-268-0407. Or visit the website at (https://aguadulcestorage.com/).