A caravan left outdoors through a winter weathers; a motorbike in a shed draws in moisture and a heap of bikes calls for a dry, lockable spot. A shipping container for caravan storage solves all of this at once: a steel, wind and watertight space placed exactly where you want it on your own property. That way your vehicle winters dry and secure, without monthly storage fees at a rental yard.
A shipping container is built to withstand years of wind and weather on the open sea. That robustness makes it ideal as a storage space: the steel walls and roof keep out rain, snow and moisture, while the double doors and any extra padlocks keep thieves at bay. Unlike a tent, tarpaulin or open carport, your caravan or motorbike stays completely out of sight and out of the wind.
Compared with a permanent shed, a container is also quickly placed and flexible: it is usually in position within 3 to 7 working days and can later be moved again or resold. If you want to weigh up a container against a permanent structure in full, read shipping container vs steel shed: which is more cost-effective?
The right size depends entirely on what you are storing. A caravan calls for length: count in the drawbar and for most touring caravans you will land on a 20ft container (roughly 6 metres), or a 40ft (roughly 12 metres) if you want to park several side by side. For a container for motorbike storage a 10ft or 20ft is often plenty, especially if you also want to fit tools and accessories. A shipping container as bike storage for a family fits nicely in a 10ft (roughly 3 metres). If you are torn between two sizes, go for the larger one: the extra space costs relatively little and makes driving in and out far easier.
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A caravan or motorbike is a sought-after target, precisely when it sits in one place for months. The standard container doors are already sturdy, but for extra security HEROX fits a lock box in its own workshop: a steel cover that fully encloses the padlock so bolt cutters cannot reach it. Combine that with a good padlock and, if you wish, a ground anchor, and the storage is almost impossible to break into.
Lighting and a personnel door also make things more convenient to use: you can reach your bikes without swinging open the large doors. You can read more about these modifications at custom container: lighting and fittings and converting a shipping container with extra doors and roller shutters.
If you regularly drive in and out with a motorbike or trailer, a roller shutter or a wide extra personnel door is worth considering. That way you do not have to open the full double doors every time and you avoid damaging the edge of your vehicle.
A container is wind and watertight, but in an enclosed space condensation is the real point to watch when overwintering. Because of temperature differences between day and night, moisture from the air settles on the cold steel — and on your vehicle. You do not solve that with better sealing, but with adequate ventilation. Ventilation grilles let the damp air escape, optionally supplemented with insulation to dampen the temperature swings.
Always drive your caravan or motorbike into the container dry, use desiccants with sensitive contents and do not push anything tight against the walls. For how condensation actually forms and what helps against it, read is a shipping container watertight and how do you prevent condensation? If you want to turn it into a comfortable, temperature-stable space, insulation and a power connection can offer a solution.
Not sure which size suits your caravan, motorbike or bikes? Let us know your situation and delivery location, and on working days we will send a tailored quote within the hour.
If you use the storage again year after year, buying is usually the most cost-effective: the container stays your property, retains resale value and in summer it comes in handy for ordinary storage too. If you only need the space for a single winter, for instance during renovation or a move, then renting is more flexible — you only pay for the period you actually use the storage. Around a year of use, the sums tip from renting to buying for most situations.
The price depends mainly on size and condition. A used container in cargo-worthy or A-grade condition is guaranteed wind and watertight and usually offers the best value for money for storage; a new (one-trip) container is almost flawless, which is handy for a visible spot. The current starting prices per size for this branch are shown below — for an exact figure including transport, a quote follows.
HEROX is a direct importer with its own stock at European depots, so your storage container is usually on your property within 3 to 7 working days. The requirement is a reasonably level, paved surface that is accessible for a lorry. Below is a selection of the used containers that lend themselves well to caravan, motorbike or bike storage.
Reliable 20ft standard container, wind & watertight, ideal for storage or transport.
Extra height 40ft HC container — 2.70m internal height for maximum volume.
Spacious 40ft standard container with double doors, perfect for larger storage needs.
Browse the current range in the shop or request a quote. If you prefer, you pay only after delivery, so you first see your container on location and settle up afterwards.
For most touring caravans a 20ft container of roughly 6 metres is enough, provided you count in the drawbar. If you also want to store a motorbike, bikes or garden furniture alongside the caravan, or fit several vehicles, a 40ft container of roughly 12 metres offers ample room. If in doubt, go for the larger size.
Yes, the container itself is guaranteed wind and watertight. The point to watch is condensation: because of temperature differences, moisture settles on the cold steel. With adequate ventilation grilles, optionally supplemented with insulation, and by driving your vehicle in dry, the contents stay dry throughout the whole season.
The double container doors are already sturdy as standard. For extra security HEROX fits a lock box in its own workshop, a steel cover that fully encloses the padlock so no tools can reach it. Combined with a good padlock and, if you wish, a ground anchor, the storage is almost impossible to break open.
Yes, renting for seasonal storage is possible. You pay only for the period you actually use the container, after which it is collected again. The monthly price depends on size, condition and term. Let us know your name, number and preferred period, and on working days you will receive a tailored rental proposal within the hour.
Delivery is made across Europe by crane lorry or sideloader, typically within 3 to 7 working days from one of the European depots. The container is placed exactly where you want it, provided the surface is reasonably level and paved and the location is accessible for a lorry.
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