Preparing for Hurricane Season: Safe Storage Solutions for Your Boat and RV

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July 17th, 2024

Prepare your boat and RV for hurricane season

Hurricane season in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex can be a challenging time for boat and RV owners. Ensuring the safety of your valuable assets is crucial. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to prepare and protect your boat and RV during hurricane season, along with the premium amenities offered by Haslet Boat and RV Storage to keep your vehicles secure.

How to Prepare Your RV for a Hurricane

Storing Your RV and Boat:

Documentation: Remove all essential documents from both your RV and boat, storing them in a watertight container off-site. Include a recent photo of your vehicle for insurance purposes.
Secure Storage: Park your RV and boat in a safe, sheltered location like Haslet Boat and RV Storage, away from trees and potential hazards.
RV-Specific: Retract slide-outs and awnings, close and lock all openings, and use a protective cover. Cover tires and propane tanks.
Boat-Specific: Remove or secure equipment, disconnect electrical systems and batteries, document valuable items, and cover the boat for protection.
Clear the Area: Remove loose items from both the RV and boat areas that could become projectiles in high winds.

RV Hurricane Preparedness Gear Checklist:

RV Cover: Protects from hail and debris.
Portable Generator: Ensures power during outages.
Tire Covers: Additional protection for RV's foundation.
Propane Container Cover: Protects LP containers from debris.
Wheel Chocks: Prevents RV movement in high winds.
Automatic LP Shutoff: Emergency shutoff for propane systems.
Self-Leveling Lap Sealant: Seals RV seams to prevent leaks.

Boat Hurricane Preparedness Gear Checklist:

Boat Cover: Protects interior from rain, hail, and debris.
Marine Tie-Downs: Secures the boat to the trailer.
Dry Boxes: Stores important documents and sensitive gear.
Battery Charger: Keeps marine battery charged.
Dock Lines: Secures the boat and interior items.
Wheel Chocks: Keeps trailer in place during high winds.

If Storing on a Trailer:

Ensure tires, wheel bearings, and axle are in good condition.
Lash the boat and place wheel chocks on all sides.

Why Choose Haslet Boat and RV Storage?

Elevated Storage: Our facility is strategically built on elevated ground with superior drainage systems, ensuring your boat and RV remains safe even during heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Though our enclosed and canopy units are not water tight, they do offer protection from the elements.

Secure Construction: Our sturdy buildings are designed to withstand strong winds and flying debris, providing a reliable shelter for your valuable assets.

By choosing Haslet Boat and RV Storage, you ensure that your valuable assets are in the best hands when hurricane season hits Dallas-Fort Worth. Our premium amenities including a electricity for trickle-charging, dump station, wash station, free ice, air compressor and vacuums offer maximum protection and convenience, giving you peace of mind no matter the weather.

Prepare now and protect your investment with Haslet Boat and RV Storage. Contact us today to learn more about our hurricane preparedness services and secure your spot.