Work In A Storage Unit?

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I recently moved from PA to Charlotte, NC. I was given little notice from the company I was working for and pretty much had to move in just a few weeks. Due to this, my car is torn apart in PA in my fathers garage and does not start (Was in the middle of an engine swap).

I am considering renting a 10x20 storage unit to work on my car in. I've already contacted several places and they said it wouldn't be a problem for me to store on and work on my car there. I can get a 10x20ft unit with electric, locked, in a gated area, with cameras and a keypad, access 24/7, etc.. for $104/month plus a one time cost of $18 for the administrating fee and $12.90 for the lock. I figure I could fit my car in there, a tool box, and some parts.

Has anyone ever done this before? Any advice? Suggestions?
 

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Rented a single bay (about the size you're trying to rent) with electric for over a year.
Built a whole car in it. Little cramped but no complaints. Works in a bind no problem.

Moved into a double (same place just little over 2x the space) to build my current car. Still no complaints.
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Moving from PA to Charlotte, NC is a real climate change- - it gets really hot during the summer months. You best be prepared to spend some $$ to buy a big fan to keep things comfortable. Fat old guys like me need lots of cool air, so it gets to be a challenge to work in a hot garage in the middle of the summer.

While you are scoping out the storage shed scene, remember that if you have an big air compressor that you might need a 220 volt circuit for it. Having enough electrical power for everything you need is something to watch out for.

A fridge in the unit is a great idea for sodas & sandwich stuff. New or used, it is a great addition to the comfort items that make working away from home less of a chore.
 
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Maybe I'm the only one thinking about this.. but where do you take a leak? I mean drinking all those beers one will have to "break the seal" sooner or later :shrug:
 
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Bullitt347 said:
WOW! 20x10 for only $104 per month is a screaming deal. The same storage space where I live is over $320 per month. :fuss:
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Yeah, I'm surprised as well. But, after checking multiple places that seems to be the going rate. Some have the first two months half off, or they run a deal where the first month is only $1. I think this one is my best bet because there is no long term lease; it goes month by month. I plan on getting my first house (with a garage of course!) in the next 1-2 years, so that'd be my best bet.
 
#14
$104/month is cheap. When I had a 10'x20' for my Mysyang, it was $350/month.

They were pretty strict on not working on your car in the unit. But I did it anyway.


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#15
Damn- every storage place I checked with around here said I cannot work on the car for insurance and liability reasons. Are these national or private storage places? I would love to rent a small unit, throw a 2 post lift in it, a fridge, a couch and all my car stuff.
 
#16
Mine is private. 220 outlet for my welder and $300. Also pretty damn big for a rental and a mile from my house.

Can't wait to move out of it but it's doing the trick
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Keeps the race Honda safe
 
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