In the blink of an eye, this summer ends. Then, just as quickly, autumn disappears. What are you going to do with your RV at that point? Will you be storing your RV for the winter? Will you rent out your RV? A lucky few may live in climates that permit them to drive their RVs year-round. As for everyone else, we don’t get that luxury. Having a plan for where you’re going to stash your RV until sunny spring returns is crucial. Many RV owners elect to store theirs on a campground or storage facility. You might be interested in storing your RV at home over the winter.

Vehicle storage facilities are made for fitting multitudes of RVs. Your home? Not so much. Why would you even want to keep this behemoth vehicle on your own property? There are a few reasons.

The first has to do with the almighty dollar. It’s the driving factor in making many decisions, including where you’ll be storing your RV for the off-season. If you put your vehicle in a park or facility, you’re going to pay for it. How much, exactly? According to Storage.com, if it’s an outdoor facility, you could have to cough up between $30 to $100+ monthly. The bigger your RV, the more you’ll end up shelling out. Remember, that’s for outdoor storage, not indoors.

If you do want to store your RV inside, this is going to be even costlier. An indoor storage facility that’s unheated may charge you anywhere between $50 and $125 per month. If you want a heated, indoor space, prepare to pay the big bucks, anywhere between $100 and $500.

Another important reason to consider storing your RV at home is the long-term care of the vehicle. Look, not every RV owner can afford to pay more than $100 a month to store their vehicle securely in an indoor, heated facility. What happens to that RV if it’s just left out?

It sits in the cold, exposed to the elements. If it snows or rains, your RV’s exterior takes the brunt of it. Sure, you can come out to the facility every few months and check on your baby, but that’s on the facility’s terms, not yours. When you are storing your RV is in your garage or driveway, you can clean it and tend to it as often as you wish.