How to Design a Parking Lot for RVs and Boats (Self-Storage Tips)

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In this video, I discuss one of the biggest challenges I faced when building my first self-storage facility: the parking lot. It may seem simple, but figuring out the right layout and parking space sizes and marking them properly on a gravel lot turned out to be a major headache. From making mistakes with the original design to finally finding solutions, I’ll share everything I’ve learned about creating an efficient, organized parking area for RVs and boats.

If you're dealing with a gravel parking lot or considering outdoor parking for your self-storage business, this video covers:
How to determine the right parking space sizes based on market demand.
Solutions for marking parking spaces on a gravel lot.
Why larger parking spaces for boats and RVs are in high demand.
DIY methods for creating cost-effective parking posts.
Managing parking layouts for easy navigation and tenant satisfaction.

0:00 - Intro
2:47 - Project Recap
3:40 - The Original (Unsuccessful) Plan
4:00 - What the Market Really Wanted
5:15 - The New Design
6:00 - Wide Drive Aisles
7:25 - Marking and Labeling Parking Spaces on Gravel
8:51 - My Original (Failed) Plan
11:09 - The Problems
12:04 - Different Ways to Mark Parking Spaces
13:13 - How We Did It
14:26 - Labeling Each Parking Space
16:23 - Logistics
16:53 - The Results

If you’re a self-storage operator or considering outdoor parking for your facility, you won’t want to miss these key takeaways from my own trial and error. Thanks for watching!

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