Category: Parking

RV Accessories

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Amanda Chambers - Parking

One of the most fun things about RV’s, besides the ability to spontaneously get up and go anywhere whenever you want, is the ability to accessorize. There is nothing more fun that tricking out your RV with the coolest gadgets and gizmos. Don’t forget about the necessities too. From hitches & towing to outdoor furniture and awnings, you can find anything and everything to add to your RV. Here are some examples of categories and RV accessories within each category you might want to look into before embarking on your next road trip:

Air & Heat – heaters, vent covers, fans, thermostats
Appliances – propane regulators, propane camp fires, fire pits, portable grills
Awnings, Screens, & Accessories – collapsible awnings, window screens, step braces, window thermometers
Battery Chargers – batter charger/maintainer, Amp charger
Bedding & Furnishing – oak accents, sheets & towels
Cleaning & Storage – wheel and tire protector, trash bag storage, sealant, roof maintenance
Freshwater Systems – hoses, valves, pumps
Hitching & Towing – D-rings, straps, twine
Jacks & Leveling – wheel chock, leveling blocks, jack pads
Outdoor Furniture – grilling tables, folding chairs
Power & Electrical – extension cables,
Renewable Energy – solar panels, LED safety light
RV & Trailer Covers – camper covers, spare tire covers
Safety Kits – road assistance kits, flares
Waste Water & Sanitation – sewer hose extensions and supports, water filters, holding tank deodorizer

Gateway Storage Center offers parking and storage for RV’s and trailers of all sizes. We service Springfield, Lorton, Woodbridge, and Alexandria, VA. We offer flexible terms, affordable prices, 24-hour gate access, and extra-wide aisle ways for easy navigation. Give us a call today to learn more about our RV parking and storage solutions.

How to Pick the Right Car Cover

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Amanda Chambers - Parking, Storage

The first step in deciding what type of car cover you need is determining what dangers you need to protect your car from. If storing outside, you’ve got the weather elements to worry about, mainly rain, snow, and UV damage, plus birds and other debris flying around in the wind. If storing inside, you’ve got dust, condensation, and the worry of garage debris toppling over on your beauty when you’re digging out Halloween decorations.

Now that you’ve figured out where you’re going to be storing your car and what elements you need to protect from, you need to know the types of car covers:

Outdoor Car Covers – these heavy duty covers protect your car year-round and often feature a multi-layered design to protect your car from dings, debris, and weather damage
Indoor Car Covers – these are less-heavy duty but are fully equipped to protect against scratches, dings, dust, and condensation
Custom Car Covers – these hug every curve of your car, from your side mirrors to headlights, you are covered
Universal Car Covers – these protect your car without taking a bite out of your wallet, coming in a variety of sizes and styles to project your car and save you some money

When searching for the right car cover, make sure you find one that is:

Breathes – you want a breathable cover to allow moisture to escape from below the cover and keep condensation off of your finish
Weather Resistance – this is a given, make sure you also know the weather in your area so you can make the best choice. Car cover needs differ from Upstate NY to North Carolina to South Florida
Soft – with most paint jobs being about 0.006 inches thick, you want to be extra careful when it comes to scratches. Find a cover that features a soft, satin lining
Mildew Resistance – just like your shower curtain, you want to protect your cover against the moisture in your garage or the rain/snow outside and get one that’s resistance to fungi and rotting

Do your homework and find a car cover that works the best for your car, your location, your peace of mind, and your wallet. Good luck!

What RV Type is Best for You?

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Amanda Chambers - Parking

We all have our preferences when it comes to our vehicles: trucks vs. cars vs. minivans. When it comes to RVs, there are just about as many choices as red sports cars. When it comes to RVs, there are three main types:

Motorhomes (which include bus conversions)
Travel trailers (also known as towables)
Truck campers

Motorhomes, as the name implies, are your vehicle and living quarters combined. Motorhomes are further broken down into 3 classes:

Class A are the largest and are the ones most people think of when they think of RVs. These are the ones the College Gameday Boys roll around in.
Class B are the smallest, built on a van chassis. Though some live in these full time, most don’t. They’re meant for shorter periods of live-in time.
Class C which are in the middle, also built on a van chassis, and feature the extended section over the cab which normally has an extra bed in it

Towables are the ones you pull behind your truck (or car). They include travel trailers (in British, these are the “caravans”), fifth wheels, teardrop trailer, and pop-up campers. Travel trailers and fifth wheels are the most convenient for long-time living. Fifth wheels are the big boys that need to be pulled by a pickup or heavy duty truck. Some of these can be as big as 40ft-long and weigh up to 18,000 pounds. Travel trailers tend to be less expensive than fifth wheels. Fifth wheels offer more living space and are easier to tow than travel trailers.

Truck campers are temporary units that fit in the bed of your pickup. These are mainly used for hunters, fishermen, and other backwoods travelers. These are popular in North America.

So there you have it: your rundown of RVs. Now you just need to decide what you want an RV for, and then go find the right one that fits your needs.

And when you’ve found the RV that’s perfect for you, you’re going to need a place to store it! Gateway Storage Center provides RV parking and storage for all varieties of RVs. You can even park your towables with your RV. Our secure, well-lit facility features extra-wide aisle ways, snow removal for those Winter days (just around the corner), and 24-hour gate access. We offer affordable rates and flexible terms, so you can choose the option that best fits your RV parking needs.

Give us a call today or stop by and visit us! We’re conveniently located in Lorton, VA, just off of I-95. Hope to see you soon!

Have a Great Labor Day Weekend!

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Amanda Chambers - Parking, Storage

Yay it’s finally Labor Day Weekend!! Seems like it’s been awhile since we had an actual extended weekend. Time to get out and enjoy some fun in the sun and on the water.

Here at Gateway Storage Center, we fully expect our boat storage yard to be completely cleared out this weekend as everyone will be hitting the water. What’s nice is that it doesn’t matter what time of day you want to pick up your boat because Gateway Storage provides 24 hour gate access. So you can get out on the water and beat everyone else to the best spots.

If you’re not one of our happy customers and haven’t found the best place to park your liberty vessel upon return, give us a call and learn why Gateway Storage Center is the trusted leader for Woodbridge, Springfield, and Alexandria boat storage solutions. Conveniently located just off of I-95 with several boat launching ramps nearby, Gateway Storage Center is the best place to store your boat and trailer. Gateway Storage Center has ease of access, electric hook-ups, flexible terms and competitive rates. We make sure your boat is safe and secure in between trips to your favorite fishing hole, or wherever you find paradise out on the water.

So get off the computer and go enjoy your long weekend. The water is calling you! And when you get back, give us a call and learn more about our affordable boat storage options.

Have a wonderful and safe Labor Day Weekend everybody!

Woodbridge Truck Parking

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Amanda Chambers - Parking

Are you new to the area and having difficulty finding a place to park your 18 wheeler in Northern Virginia? Many places have zoning restrictions and don’t allow you to park your semi in certain lots. You want some place that’s safe and secure to park your truck in between the long hauls. Gateway Storage Center is your answer.

Gateway Storage Center provides Woodbridge Truck Parking services for all types and sizes of trucks and other heavy duty and commercial vehicles. We offer several options to fulfill your business needs, including short-term, month-to-month, and yearly rates on parking and storage spaces. We provide controlled access to your trucks, outfitting each of your trucks with trackable remote access control devices. Our professional grade gating system keeps your business running smoothly, with 24 hour access, 7 days a week. Your employees and drivers can access your trucks at any time to get on the road earlier or arrive late after a trip.

Our facility features extensive lighting throughout the parking and storage areas. With extra-wide aisle ways, maneuvering into and out of your well-marked, assigned spaces is easy. We have night lighting, full time ground maintenance, and winter snow removal. Many business owners find the addition of a self storage container to their existing parking spaces reduces time, overhead and fuel expenses. Keep extra inventory, supplies and materials out of your trucks and safely stored in an adjacent locked container to which your employees have access.

Gateway Storage Center is conveniently located in Lorton, VA, less than a mile off of Interstate 95, making it quick and easy for you to get in, grab your truck, and get on the road. We are easily accessible from Quantico, Triangle, Alexandria, Springfield, and Alexandria, VA. Give us a call or email us for a detailed quote designed specifically to meet your business needs.

Happy Fourth of July from Gateway Storage Center!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Amanda Chambers - Parking, Storage

Our family here at Gateway Storage Center would like to wish you and your family a very happy Fourth of July! Whether you’re spending time at the beach, on a boat, or both, we hope you have a wonderful time and enjoy all the things we get to enjoy because of our freedom and independence.

Being so close to our nation’s capital, we get to see firsthand all the hard work that men and women do every day to ensure our freedom is secure. So as we celebrate this wonderful holiday, we’d also like to thank all those that serve or have served our great nation. Thank you for your service and for ensuring that we get to have our backyard barbecues and sparklers on July 4th with nothing but smiles on our faces.

Located in Lorton, VA, Gateway Storage Center specializes in personal and commercial storage and parking solution for the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC metro area. We are Alexandria, Woodbridge, and Springfield resident’s favorite place for RV storage, boat storage, and trailer parking. We are also an affordable solution for contractor parking and storage, with flexible terms and competitive rates. Give us a call after your holiday weekend to learn more about our services and how we will work hard to ensure all your parking and storage needs are completely satisfied.

Have a wonderful Fourth of July! Enjoy those fireworks!

Alexandria Truck Parking

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Amanda Chambers - Parking

Are you running out of room to park your trucks, trailers, and other commercial equipment at your contractor yard? Need a safe and secure place to put them while still having easy access to them, both for you and for your employees? No problem!

Contractor Truck Parking

Gateway Storage offers affordable rates on parking and storage spaces for all types and sizes of trucks, trailers and other heavy duty and commercial vehicles. We will outfit each of your vehicles with remote access trackable devices that allow your employees to come and go as needed. Our parking options keep your business running smoothly, with 24-hour access to your vehicles in our well-lit, fully maintained parking facility, even when it snows! We dig out your vehicles to make sure you don’t miss a beat.

Conveniently located in Lorton, VA, Gateway Storage is easily accessible to all of Alexandria, Arlington, Springfield, Woodbridge, and across Northern Virginia. We’re right off of I-95, making it easy to get in, get your trucks, and get moving. Need more storage space? No problem. We offer container storage to protect your commercial equipment from the elements, and can place those containers right by your trucks. This way your extra supplies, materials, and equipment are close by when your employees need them.

Come down and check out our expansive parking facility and see why Gateway Storage Centers is the best choice for your commercial truck parking needs!

Woodbridge Contractors, Store With Us!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Amanda Chambers - Parking, Storage

Contractors and small business owners in Woodbridge, VA and all over Northern Virginia come to Gateway Storage Center for all their storage and parking needs.

As the season changes, we know that your needs for parking and storage changes as well. That’s why Gateway Storage offers flexible terms and cost-efficient rates so as your needs get bigger or smaller, you get the right service you need without wasting a penny on excess storage.

Gateway Storage provides convenient, affordable, and secure contractor yards, parking areas, and storage containers to fill your needs, with the ability to expand or contract as your needs change. Since contractors’ needs vary with different types of vehicles, equipment, and materials, we offer custom storage solutions to perfectly fit your needs.

We know how important it is to have access to your vehicles, equipment, and material at all times. At Gateway Storage, commercial contractors benefit from our 24/7 access and enjoy the use of our sophisticated access system that manages our access devices. You can put an access device in every truck or give one to each employee. Lose one? No problem! We can issue you a new one, and deactive the lost or stolen one. We can even provide you with detailed reports on your employees’ comings and goings anytime you’d like.

Give us a call or come down and see our clean and spacious facilities. We’re conveniently located off of I-95 in Lorton, VA, just down the street from Woodbridge. Come see why Woodbridge contractors and small business owners select Gateway Storage for all their commercial storage and parking needs!

Happy Holidays from Gateway Storage

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Amanda Chambers - Parking, Storage

Seasons Greetings!

Gateway Storage Center would like to wish you and your family a very happy holiday. Whether it’s Christmas, Festivus, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or just quality time with family and friends, we wish you a joyful time.

The holiday season is a great time to spend with family and friends, and the perfect time to make new friends, like us! Gateway Storage Center is a family-owned company that offers storage and parking services for boats, cars, trucks, trailers, RVs, contractor vehicles, commercial vehicles, jet skis…pretty much anything on wheels! We call Northern Virginia our home, located in Lorton, VA just off I-95. We’re a quick hop, skip, or jump from Woodbridge, Occoquan, Quantico, Springfield, Fairfax County, Fort Belvoir, Arlington, and Alexandria, VA.

Put our family to work for yours, and learn more about our flexible terms and exceptional rates for all your storage and parking needs. Give us a call or come visit our spacious, secure, and easily accessible facilities. You’ll be glad you did!

Have a Wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year!!

Springfield Contractor Parking & Storage | Fairfax County, VA

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Amanda Chambers - Parking, Storage, Uncategorized

You might be allowed to keep your horses, llamas, and honeybees on your residential property, but your commercial vehicles? Fairfax County says “no.” So where do you park your dump trucks, buses, tree cutting trucks, landscaping equipment, tractors, and everything else? Gateway Storage Center is your answer. Conveniently located just of I-95 in Lorton, VA, Gateway Storage has big wide spaces for your vehicles. You also get 24-hour access to your vehicles, in case your customers have any emergencies in the middle of the night.

Get the parking & storage combo package!
In addition to offering contractor parking to local businesses, we also offer storage spaces to reduce your costs of having to drive from location to location to assemble your equipment and material. With gas prices still rising, Gateway Storage can provide you with a secure storage space and parking for your commercial vehicles, with employee controlled access and parking to help you reduce your bottom line associated with fuel costs. Fill your storage space with your tools, materials, and supplies and eliminate driving back and forth from parking to your warehouse to the job site. Save both time and money with the parking & storage combo package.

At Gateway Storage, we offer a variety of short term and long term small business storage and parking options convenient to Springfield, Arlington, Alexandria and other prime Fairfax County business locations. We can accommodate many sizes and types of commercial vehicles and our facility is professionally designed and maintained.

Give us a call today to discuss parking options for your commercial vehicles, and see why Gateway Storage is the contractor parking solution for you.