Looking for caravan or motorhome storage in Manchester? Swift Secure Storage Containers offers open-yard parking at our Salford site, where your caravan or motorhome can sit out of the way — off your drive, off the street, and under 24/7 CCTV monitoring — for the winter lay-up or all year round. This page explains how our caravan-specific parking works and how it differs from our container-based vehicle storage.
Why owners park with us instead of the drive
A caravan or motorhome is often the second most valuable thing a family owns, and the drive is not always the best place for it. Driveways get blocked, some streets restrict caravan parking, and a tourer sitting in the same spot for months advertises exactly when a house is empty. Over winter, damp air, frost, leaves and road salt all work away at seals, tyres and bodywork while the van is barely used.
Parking on our yard at 21 Cheltenham Street, Salford M6 6WY solves that. You get a dedicated space on a monitored site, your drive stays clear, and you collect the van when you are ready to tour. See our vehicle storage page for the wider picture.
Caravans park in the yard — here is how it works
Caravans and motorhomes park in the open yard, not inside a container — a tourer does not fit through container doors. In practice:
- You bring the van to us at 21 Cheltenham Street, Salford M6 6WY, during opening hours, 7 days a week, 9am–9pm.
- We allocate your space on the yard, where the van stays under 24/7 CCTV monitoring.
- You come and go within opening hours to check on the van, load up, or take it away for a trip.
If you also need covered storage for touring gear — awning, outdoor furniture, bikes, tools — a container alongside your parking space keeps everything in one place. Our size guide helps you judge the right unit.
Who uses our caravan and motorhome parking?
- Winter lay-up owners — tour from spring to autumn, then park safely over winter instead of leaving the van through frost and storms on the drive.
- Motorhome owners between trips — too big for comfortable street parking, too valuable to leave unmonitored.
- Families short on space — reclaim the drive for everyday cars and keep the caravan ready for holidays.
- New owners — bought the van before sorting long-term parking, and need a secure base while they settle.
Preparing your caravan or motorhome for storage
Whether your van is parked for six weeks or six months, half an hour of preparation protects it better than anything else:
- Clean it inside and out, and empty food cupboards and the fridge (leave the fridge door ajar).
- Drain the water system and open taps in winter, so frost cannot split pipes.
- Remove valuables and documents, and take removable batteries home to charge slowly.
- Check tyres and move the van occasionally if you can, to avoid flat spots.
- Ventilate before you leave. Trapped damp air is the enemy of upholstery and electrics — our guide to condensation in storage containers explains the same science that applies inside a closed caravan.
Pricing: honest and based on your van
Caravan and motorhome parking is priced by the size of the vehicle and how long you stay, so we quote individually rather than publish a one-size rate that suits nobody. Call 07375 063637 with your van’s make, model and overall length for a clear weekly or seasonal price. If you need a container for touring gear at the same time, those prices are simple: 10ft containers from £25/week and 20ft containers from £40/week.
We are open 7 days, 9am–9pm — a good time to ring, or to pop in and see the yard before you commit.
Caravan storage FAQs
Is my caravan safe on an open yard? Your van is parked on a site with 24/7 CCTV monitoring, with access during our opening hours, 7 days a week, 9am–9pm — a far more watched location than a residential street or an empty drive.
Can I take the van out whenever I like? Yes, within opening hours: collect it for a trip, bring it back afterwards. Telling us your rough plans helps us keep your space ready.
Do you store motorhomes as well as caravans? Yes — both tourers and motorhomes park in the yard. Just tell us the overall length when you call so we allocate the right space.
Can I store my awning and touring gear too? Yes — many owners take a small container alongside their parking space. Tell us what you have and we will size it on the call.
Where are you, and when can I visit? 21 Cheltenham Street, Salford M6 6WY. Open 7 days, 9am–9pm.
Book your space before winter
If your caravan or motorhome needs a secure Salford base this winter, call 07375 063637, 7 days 9am–9pm, and we will talk through sizes and prices.