Searching for private RV storage usually starts the same way. Your motorhome or travel trailer is parked in the driveway, the HOA has sent a friendly reminder, and the open lot down the road wants to leave your investment sitting in the sun and weather for months at a time. There is a better option in Western North Carolina.
Jumbo Storage offers oversized private storage garages in Arden, NC, just minutes from the Asheville Regional Airport and easy to reach from I-26 and I-40. Instead of renting a numbered parking space you share with strangers, you rent your own enclosed personal garage with a door only you control.
Why Private RV Storage Beats an Open Lot
Your RV represents freedom. It also represents a significant investment, and how you store it between trips has a direct effect on how long that investment holds its value.
Storing an RV outdoors leaves it exposed to fading and other natural consequences of sitting in the elements, along with the risks of vandalism and theft. Then there is the practical problem of keeping it at home. Many developments around the region simply do not allow RVs to be parked on the property, which sends owners looking for alternatives before the neighbors do it for them.
A private garage solves several problems at once. Your rig is enclosed rather than exposed. Access is yours alone rather than shared. And you can walk into a clean RV when it is time to leave for vacation instead of spending your first afternoon scrubbing away months of grime.
What Private Really Means at Jumbo Storage
Not every facility that advertises private RV storage delivers an actual private space. At Jumbo Storage, each tenant leases a full storage condominium with its own overhead door, its own pedestrian door, and its own electric meter. Highlights include:
- Steel frame construction with well insulated doors and walls
- 14 foot by 16 or 17 foot overhead doors for straightforward entry and exit
- 3 foot by 7 foot locking pedestrian doors for quick trips without opening the big door
- Individually metered 30/50 amp electrical service, so you pay only for what you use
- 19 foot ceiling heights, leaving room above tall Class A coaches and rooftop equipment
Learn more about how these garages work for RV owners on our RV storage page.
Room to Maneuver, Not Just Room to Park
Anyone who has backed a fifth wheel into a tight lot knows that the drive aisle matters as much as the space itself. Jumbo Storage was designed with big rigs in mind from the start.
The driveways between buildings range from 50 to 60 feet in width, which gives even a 45 foot RV or trailer plenty of room to swing and line up. A 5 foot apron extends from each building, adding another 10 feet of usable aisle space. Wide turnarounds make it easy to reposition without a three point turn and a spotter.
Sizes Available
Jumbo Storage offers 11 different sizes of storage condominium in Arden, NC, ranging from 896 to 1,500 square feet:
- 22' x 45'
- 22' x 50'
- 22' x 60'
- 24' x 40'
- 24' x 45'
- 24' x 50'
- 24' x 60'
- 25' x 40'
- 25' x 50'
- 25' x 55'
- 25' x 60'
Larger spaces can be created by combining neighboring units with at least an 8 foot wide doorway, or by joining two units end to end and removing the specially designed common wall to create a drive through personal garage. Drive through configurations require a long term lease.
Amenities That Make RV Ownership Easier
The right facility saves you trips. Jumbo Storage keeps several low maintenance amenities on site so that prepping and cleaning up after a trip happens in one stop rather than three.
- Central dump station located at the rear of the property
- Exterior wash area for rinsing off road grime before you park
- Community restrooms near the facility entrance
- On site dumpster for cleanout day
- Fully fenced property with gate codes
- 24/7/365 access, because departures rarely happen during business hours
One more benefit is harder to list on a spec sheet. With other RV owners storing nearby, you may pick up a route recommendation or a maintenance tip, and you may make a few new friends along the way.
How to Get Started
Choosing a storage garage is a bigger decision than renting a parking spot, so it helps to work through it in order.
- Measure your rig. Note the total length including hitch or ladder, the height with air conditioners and antennas, and the width with mirrors folded.
- Add working room. If you plan to open bay doors, run a slide out, or keep a workbench inside, build that clearance into the size you request.
- Consider what else needs a home. Many owners store a tow vehicle, motorcycles, kayaks, or seasonal gear alongside the RV.
- Think about lease length. Units rent month to month, or longer if that suits your plans better.
- Schedule a tour. Seeing the drive aisles and door heights in person answers questions a website cannot.
- Reserve your unit. Contact us or call (828) 450-1077 for leasing information.
Working on Your RV in Your Own Space
One of the reasons owners choose a personal garage over a parking lot is the ability to actually do something with the space. Tenants are welcome to work on RVs, collectible cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles inside their own unit. The garages are designed for exactly that purpose, and the electrical service supports the tools most owners bring along.
There are a few sensible boundaries. Vehicle work needs to stay inside your unit rather than spilling into the common areas, which are kept clean and clear for everyone. Association documents also include restrictions on noise, dust, and fumes so that no single project becomes a problem for neighboring tenants.
Hobby and workshop use is likewise permitted within those same guidelines. Plenty of tenants use their space for projects that have nothing to do with an RV at all, which you can read about on our private vehicle storage page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large an RV can Jumbo Storage accommodate?
Units are built to handle RVs and trailers up to 45 feet, with a clear door height of 14 feet and ceiling heights of 19 feet. Drive aisles of 50 to 60 feet give large rigs the room they need to maneuver.
Can I access my RV at any hour?
Yes. Tenants have 24/7/365 access to the property and to their own unit using a gate code.
Are the units climate controlled?
No. Jumbo Storage does not offer climate controlled units. The garages are enclosed and fully insulated with well insulated doors and walls and quality steel frame construction.
Does each unit have electricity?
Yes. Every garage includes an individually metered electric meter with 30/50 amp service, so you are billed for your own usage.
Can I live in my storage unit?
No. City regulations and the association rules prohibit anyone from taking up residence at Jumbo Storage. Tenants may add amenities such as a private restroom or kitchen area with owner approval, but the unit cannot be used as a residence.
Can I rent month to month?
Yes. Units are available month to month, or on a longer term if that works better for you. Drive through configurations created by combining units require a long term lease.
Where is Jumbo Storage located?
Jumbo Storage is in Arden, NC, off Airport Road and just minutes from the Asheville Regional Airport, with easy access from I-26 and I-40. Additional answers are available on our FAQ page.
Reserve Your Private RV Garage
If you have been typing private RV storage near me and coming up with fenced gravel lots, it is worth seeing what an enclosed personal garage looks like instead. Wide aisles, tall doors, your own power, a dump station and wash bay steps away, and access whenever you want it.
Call (828) 450-1077 or contact us to ask about availability, leasing terms, and a tour of the property in Arden.