Nepean Towing provides RV storage in Ottawa for motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheels, campervans, and other recreational vehicles. Ottawa's RV season runs from roughly May through October, which means most Ottawa RV owners need a secure place to store their recreational vehicle for the remaining six months of the year. Our storage facility accommodates recreational vehicles of varying sizes and provides a safer and more practical solution than leaving an RV parked on a residential street or in a driveway through an Ottawa winter. Call (613) 619-4545 to check availability and arrange storage.
RVs represent a significant investment, and how they are stored through the off-season directly affects how long they last and how much maintenance they require each spring. An RV left exposed to Ottawa's winter weather faces roof seal stress from freeze-thaw cycles, UV degradation of rubber slideout seals, potential water system damage from residual moisture that was not fully purged, and tire sidewall cracking from sustained cold and UV exposure. Secure RV storage in Ottawa removes the vehicle from these conditions and gives it a far better chance of coming out of winter in the same condition it went in.
The category of recreational vehicle is broader than motorhomes alone. Ottawa RV owners store a range of vehicle types through the off-season, and our facility accommodates the most common configurations. The recreational vehicles we store in Ottawa include the following.
Size is the main variable that determines which storage space is appropriate for your recreational vehicle. Larger motorhomes and fifth-wheels require more space and may need specific positioning at the facility. When you call to arrange motorhome storage or trailer storage in Ottawa, give us the length, height, and width of the unit so we can confirm the right space is available and that access to the facility is straightforward for a vehicle of that size.
Many Ottawa residents cannot store an RV on their own property regardless of whether they have the physical space for it. Condominium corporations and homeowners associations frequently restrict or prohibit parking recreational vehicles on the property. Ottawa municipal bylaws regulate how long a vehicle can be parked on a residential street, and an RV parked on the street for months through the winter creates a bylaw complaint risk. Even owners with a driveway large enough to accommodate a motorhome or trailer may face restrictions from their municipality, their insurer, or their property management agreement.
Secure RV storage in Ottawa at a dedicated facility resolves all of these restrictions. The vehicle is not on your property, not on a public street, and not in a neighbour's line of sight. It is stored at a facility designed to hold recreational vehicles, with access controlled so the unit is not accessible to anyone other than the owner and facility staff. If you have been parking your RV in an informal arrangement and are looking for a more reliable and compliant solution, call to discuss what is available.
Putting a recreational vehicle into storage for an Ottawa winter involves more preparation than storing a standard passenger car. The water system is the most critical item to address. Any water remaining in the lines, tanks, pump, or water heater will freeze and expand, cracking components that are expensive to replace. Properly winterizing the water system before drop-off is the single most important step an Ottawa RV owner can take before storage. This involves draining all tanks, blowing out the lines with compressed air, and running RV antifreeze through the system to displace any remaining moisture.
Beyond the water system, a thorough pre-storage inspection of the roof seals and slideout seals catches any cracks or separations before they become water intrusion problems over winter. Tires should be inflated to the top of the recommended range and, if possible, positioned on boards to reduce contact patch pressure over months of stationary storage. Propane tanks should be shut off at the valve. The battery should be disconnected or connected to a tender to prevent discharge. Vents, exhaust openings, and any gap that a mouse can enter should be blocked or treated with deterrents before the unit goes into storage.
Not every Ottawa RV owner is storing a self-propelled motorhome. Trailer storage in Ottawa covers units that are towed rather than driven, including fifth-wheels, conventional travel trailers, and tent trailers. These can be stored at the facility disconnected from the tow vehicle, which means the truck or SUV that tows them remains available for daily use through the off-season. This is how most Ottawa trailer owners approach winter storage: the trailer goes into storage, the tow vehicle stays in service.
Camper storage for smaller tent trailers and folding campers follows the same process. Smaller units may have more flexibility in placement at the storage facility depending on current occupancy. Call with the type and size of your trailer or camper and we confirm the available options. If the trailer cannot be moved easily due to a flat tire, a missing tow vehicle, or a mechanical issue, we can dispatch a truck to bring it in rather than requiring you to arrange the move yourself.
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Yes. This is one of the most common reasons Ottawa RV owners come to us. Condo corporations, homeowners associations, and municipal bylaws in many Ottawa neighbourhoods either prohibit recreational vehicle parking on residential property or impose restrictions that make it impractical. Our storage facility is designed for exactly this situation. The RV is stored off your property in a secure, controlled environment, which resolves any property management or municipal compliance concern. Call with the vehicle type and the dates you need storage for and we confirm current availability.
Yes. Winterizing the water system before storage is your responsibility as the owner, and it is the most critical step before an Ottawa winter. Any water remaining in the lines, pump, water heater, or fresh tank will freeze and expand once temperatures drop, and the resulting damage to lines, fittings, and the pump can be extensive. We store the unit but we do not winterize it on your behalf. If you are not comfortable doing the winterization yourself, have an RV service shop complete it before you bring the unit in. Do not bring the unit in for storage with water still in the system and assume it will be fine through an Ottawa winter.
Call us with the length, height, and width of the unit and we confirm whether the current space configuration can accommodate it. Large Class A motorhomes, particularly diesel pushers in the 35 to 40 foot range, require more clearance than a standard trailer and need a specific placement within the facility. Availability for very large units depends on current occupancy and how the facility is configured at the time you need storage. We do not want you to arrive for drop-off without having confirmed space in advance, so call first with the dimensions and we give you a clear answer on whether we can accommodate the unit and what the booking process looks like.
Rodent intrusion is one of the more common issues RV owners discover when they retrieve their unit in spring. Mice can enter through surprisingly small gaps, including exhaust pipe openings, roof vent edges, slideout seal gaps, and any point where a wire or hose passes through the exterior wall. Before storage, press steel wool into the exhaust pipe openings and any visible exterior gaps. Place multiple rodent deterrents inside the coach, particularly in storage bays, under the bed, and behind appliances where mice prefer to nest. Remove every trace of food, including packaged goods in sealed containers, as mice can chew through most packaging. An RV cover that fits tightly reduces the number of accessible entry points. Check the unit once mid-season if possible to catch any evidence of activity before it becomes a larger problem.
Yes. Fifth-wheel trailers and conventional travel trailers are stored at the facility disconnected from the tow vehicle. The tow truck, pickup, or SUV stays with you and remains available for regular use through the winter. This is the standard approach for Ottawa trailer owners: the trailer goes into storage from October through spring, the tow vehicle stays in daily service. When you drop off the trailer, we position it in the allocated storage space. If you cannot get the trailer to the facility on your own because the tow vehicle is unavailable, there is a mechanical issue with the trailer, or it has a flat tire, we can arrange to bring it in on our equipment. Call to discuss the situation and we figure out the best way to get it here.
Call Nepean Towing. We provide secure RV storage in Ottawa for motorhomes, trailers, fifth-wheels, and campervans through the full off-season.
(613) 619-4545
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