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What to Store in a Drive-Up Storage Unit

StaxUP Storage | April 18, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

When you plan to store at a storage facility, convenience counts. Drive-up storage units make everything easier—just pull your car, truck, or trailer right up to your unit and then roll up the door to start loading or unloading. No need to navigate hallways or stairs inside your storage facility. That’s why StaxUP Storage – Menifee offers drive-up storage units in so many sizes.

But what kinds of things are best stored in these units? Let’s take a look at the most common (and smart!) uses for drive-up storage in sunny Menifee, CA.

Household Goods and Furniture

Drive-up storage units are perfect for storing larger, heavier objects—including most kinds of furniture. If you're between houses or just looking to free up some space in your home, consider storing the following in a drive-up unit:

  • Couches, tables, and chairs
  • Mattresses and bed frames
  • Bookshelves and dressers
  • Kitchen appliances

Since you can back your truck up directly to the unit, there’s no need to haul a couch or kitchen sink down long, twisting hallways. If you're moving or renovating, drive-up storage units offer necessary convenience.

Overflow from Garages

Ideally, your garage is a place to keep your car. In reality, this is often the first place in your home to be crammed with stuff. Free up space by storing:

  • Tools and toolboxes
  • Lawn equipment
  • Toys and school projects that kids have outgrown
  • Seasonal decorations and outdoor furniture

Renting a drive-up storage unit can give you your garage back while also offering a safe home for boxes of Christmas lights or surfboards waiting for those summer waves.

Business Equipment and Inventory

Running a small business in Menifee, CA? A drive-up storage unit can be a more affordable alternative to a warehouse for commercial storage. Some of the things that local businesses store with us include:

  • Products and inventory
  • Trade show supplies
  • Tools and materials
  • Boxes of documents
  • Filing cabinets, desks, and other furniture

Drive-up storage is a great solution for contractors, event planners, realtors, and online vendors that need regular access to their inventory.

Sports and Recreation Equipment

Living in Southern California means that you can head out on an outdoor adventure at any time of year. However, the possibility of adventure comes with equipment that demands space. You may want to store: 

  • Mountains bikes or dirt bikes
  • Kayaks, paddleboards, or fishing gear
  • Workout gear
  • Sports gear

With a drive-up storage unit, you can drive right up and get your equipment on the day of your trip or big game. Our Menifee storage facility makes it easy for you to get what you need, when you need it.

Life's Changes and Transitions

Life happens; drive-up storage is great for both short- or long-term transitions including:

  • College students returning home for summer break
  • Military deployments
  • Families moving to larger or smaller homes
  • Separations or divorce

Having safe, easily available storage can make your life easier while in flux.

Why Choose StaxUP Storage – Menifee?

Apart from the drive-up convenience, our Menifee storage facility provides:

  • Wide driving aisles for easy navigation
  • Many unit sizes to suit your needs, from 5x5 to 10x25
  • A clean, secure property with electronic gate access
  • A friendly, local team who's always happy to help

And since StaxUP Storage – Menifee is located in the heart of Menifee Valley, right next to the Escondido Freeway, it's easy for you to access your unit any time. 


Drive-up storage units are the perfect storage solution for anything life throws at you. At StaxUP Storage – Menifee, we have the space you need—whether you're storing the contents of your home, sports equipment, or important belongings during a period of transition. We're always just a drive away. Call us or visit; we're happy to help!

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