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Farmerben

Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 605

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green

No - Duchy of Cornwall. Apparently Prince Charles doesn't have enough money so keeps upping the rent. Not sustainable any more. We rent another farm at Leominster so that'll keep me busy enough. But yeah, massively short sighted. The buildings will just get sold off and the land absorbed into larger farms. Pretty sad.

And Pat, offer still stands. If you need a dry shed, let me know - would be a lot cheaper than a storage site! https://instagram.com/bentheoandrews

26th Apr 2017 9:30pm

Pat

Member Since: 05 Dec 2016
Location: Somewhere new!
Posts: 368

Seriously folks I could do with a recommendation for Defender storage.

I'm going to avoid saying where, but I'm currently living a little North of Birmingham at my sisters place; here I have nothing other than on road parking available and that's on a first come first served basis along with close neighbours.

My Defender is currently living at my ex partners place where there is safe driveway parking, but that's ninety miles from where I am now and my time there is running out.

So safe local storage is my need.

Thanks for the Herefordshire barn suggestion, but I've moved away.

26th Apr 2017 9:36pm

JAY BOY

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: Not here
Posts: 1706

Have a search on Google for container storage. there's loads about and theres no safer place for one.
You would be paying 100-150 per calendar month.

Most storage companies have ramps for you to use.

26th Apr 2017 9:41pm

Pat

Member Since: 05 Dec 2016
Location: Somewhere new!
Posts: 368

I was hoping that somebody might pop up and say something along the lines of ....... "I've used this place for years and it's a great facility etc.. ".

I take it there is a good way of securing access to such containers?

26th Apr 2017 9:47pm

JAY BOY

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: Not here
Posts: 1706

They will give you a lock that can't be removed unless you have the correct key. You can't grind them as you can't get to them. You could also put your own locks on. If i remember rightly you could put four on.

A mate of mine has about 60k worth of motor bikes in one. They are very safe.
I think the problem you have is most of us keep them at home or in our own garages.

26th Apr 2017 9:53pm

Pat

Member Since: 05 Dec 2016
Location: Somewhere new!
Posts: 368

Thanks again .................. will do a little research over the next few days, see what I can find local.

26th Apr 2017 10:11pm

Darcy Fairfax

Member Since: 05 Oct 2014
Location: London
Posts: 721

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

Are you willing to go as far as the Cotswolds?

26th Apr 2017 10:15pm

Pat

Member Since: 05 Dec 2016
Location: Somewhere new!
Posts: 368

Rather be closer to home. I have a little run around for my day to day driving, but would like to have the Defender close enough to take out as and when I fancy.

............, but if all else fails, the Cotswolds are not a million miles away.

26th Apr 2017 10:19pm

Leviathan

Member Since: 24 Oct 2015
Location: Staffs
Posts: 248

Rather than looking for car storage, I suggest you search for secure caravan storage.
I'm sure they will allow a car and some have very good security.

Nick

26th Apr 2017 10:20pm

Darcy Fairfax

Member Since: 05 Oct 2014
Location: London
Posts: 721

You have a PM.

26th Apr 2017 10:27pm

Ads90

Member Since: 16 Jun 2008
Location: Cots-on-the-Wolds
Posts: 812

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Keswick Green

When I first read this post, I have to admit it made me think of this

But good luck with your search, Pat.

27th Apr 2017 9:46am

Pat

Member Since: 05 Dec 2016
Location: Somewhere new!
Posts: 368

Just thought I would report back.

Took a look at several local options (greater West Mids area). My findings, may be of help to someone:

Most of the local car storage specialists were full, i.e. no vacancies.
Most places only offered a store and leave option, i.e. no regular coming and going. I wanted the freedom to come and go.
Most flexibility was found at caravan storage establishments, most of which offer motor home storage and so are used to folks coming and going.
Caravan storage establishments have a security rating; wasn't difficult to find places that provide a "Gold" standard. Apart from providing a little peace of mind this also goes down well with insurance people.

In the end I used a caravan facility.

One car storage facility, although full, tried their best to accommodate me. PM if you would like a recommendation.

Last edited by Pat on 15th Jun 2017 11:57am. Edited 1 time in total

15th Jun 2017 11:53am

Pat

Member Since: 05 Dec 2016
Location: Somewhere new!
Posts: 368

Ads90 wrote:
When I first read this post, I have to admit it made me think of this :

But good luck with your search, Pat.

Made me laugh!!

............ might give it a try!!!

15th Jun 2017 11:56am

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