HEADING OFF TO TRAVEL? MOBISTORAGE UNITS COULD BE YOUR BEST STORAGE SOLUTION

Many short and long term travellers have discovered the convenience and security of mobistorage storage units to store their household items and belongings in Perth this year. During the winter months, mobistorage saw a big jump in the number of people ordering mobistorage containers to pack up their household and valuables before they headed off travelling, particularly amongst mature travellers who are eagerly embracing the “grey nomad” lifestyle and making the most of their retired years to travel around Australia and overseas.

mobistorage general manager, James Busby said, “Winter is the traditional time of year that retirees like to head up north or overseas to chase the sun or start their travels around Australia and during July and August this year we saw a big growth in the number of mobistorage containers ordered by people who were packing up their homes to travel. We hear more and more about retirees who are taking advantage of the new online opportunities to rent out their house to help fund their travels and consequently they are looking for the best storage solution to store any personal or valuable items whilst they are away.

mobistorage is a revolutionary new self storage solution that was launched in Perth in December 2014. mobistorage offers a more convenient and flexible storage solution compared to traditional self storage units. The benefit of mobistorage is that we deliver the storage container to your home. This gives you the flexibility to pack it yourself and the ability to work out what you want to pack and what you want to leave in the house. You can then choose to leave the container on your property if you have the space or we will collect it and store it securely and safely on our premises in Belmont for you, for as long as you need.

DREAMING OF BECOMING A GREY NOMAD? HERE’S SOME travel planning TIPS:

If you are dreaming of joining them, here are some of the things that need to be considered before you head off:

Consider what sort of home on wheels you would like – Is it a caravan, mobile home or camper trailer?
Make sure that you have the right type of vehicle to tow that home and keep you safe.
Do some test runs to check that everything is working how you like it. Short trips are the perfect way to check and plan for this.
Decide what you want to do with the house. Rent it out? Shut it up and get in house sitters or ask family to look after it? Do you leave it furnished or partly furnished?
Consider what household, personal and valuable items your need to put into storage. Research what is the best storage solution for your needs.
Do you need pets and animals to be looked after or are they travelling with you?
Discuss how long you intend to travel for and plan a budget.
Plan out an itinerary and how long it will take to get to each key destination and consider how long you would like to stay but remain flexible when you hit the road.
Plan for a contingency or change of mind – many retired travellers decide to stay for much longer when they find a spot they like and if you have a good contingency plan in place, it will enable you to be more spontaneous. It is not uncommon for grey nomads to stay for 6 to 10 months in a place that they really like.
Read online forums and join discussion groups to find out more information from fellow travellers like www.thegreynomads.com.au or tripadvisor.com

If you are looking for the best storage solution in Perth, then mobistorage is your answer. If you would like more information about mobistorage storage units call us on 1300 914 706 or if you would like to request a quote simply send us your details via our online booking form.