Maple Valley RVers

11/22/2025

If there are any Maple Valley, Washington, residents, that are members of Escapees please message me directly.

Wherever your RV journey takes you, Escapees RV Club will be there to provide community, convenience, and peace of mind!

11/02/2025

Wondering what's happening this month?:

Fun things to do, festivals, music, sports, tastings, parties, plays, free events.

10/26/2025

Want to know where to dump your tanks?:

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10/25/2025

To those RVers interested in guided caravaning trips:

Many RVers, both new and experienced, enjoy these RV caravans and rallies. Find many Tours & Rallies here along with contact information.

09/09/2025

Some great tips whether or not you are an experienced RVer:
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09/05/2025

Looking for RV storage in and around Maple Valley, here is what my new assistant, AI, says:

"If you’re looking for RV storage in or around Maple Valley, WA, here are some solid options available right now:

Highlights & What They Offer

Chateau Storage & Business Park / 4 Corners Self Storage

Located right off Highway 169 in Maple Valley, making it super convenient. Offers both covered and drive-up RV and vehicle parking.

Wide variety of unit sizes for household storage too, with month-to-month rentals. Well-staffed with secure keypad gates.

Rock Creek RV Storage

Specifically built for RVs, boats, campers, trailers, etc. Located in the 4-Corners area of Maple Valley.

Features a paved, fully fenced lot with automated gate, lighting, and 365-day access (6 am–10 pm), great value. No covered units, power hookups, or dump station.

Public Storage – Maple Valley (SE Wax Road)

Offers standard self-storage in various sizes, including units suitable for RV and boat storage (25–360 sq ft).

Part of a well-known chain, great if you're looking for enclosed units rather than just parking.

Neighbor lot – 23056 Witte Rd SE

Peer-to-peer lot with gated, 24/7 camera-monitored security. Offers spaces in sizes like 20×10 or 30×10.

Utilities included: electricity, water, car-wash access, even a bathroom. First month is 50% off—good value if shared parking works for you.

Also Worth Considering

SpareFoot marketplace listings show additional options nearby, including Maple Valley Mini Storage with outdoor spots at around $150/month for a 9′ × 20′ space, about 0.9 miles from town center.

Nearby areas like Kent, Auburn, and Covington also have competitive prices and features. For example, Extra Space Storage in Covington offers drive-up, covered, and uncovered parking starting around $67/month for a 10×10 vehicle space.

Quick Comparison Table

Facility Location Type Highlights

Chateau / 4 Corners Self Storage Maple Valley Drive-up & covered parking Central location, secure, varied unit sizes
Rock Creek RV Storage Maple Valley (4-Corners) Open paved RV parking Good security, 365-day access, affordable
Public Storage – Wax Road Maple Valley Enclosed & vehicle units Options for enclosed storage, reliable chain
Neighbor lot (Witte Rd SE) Maple Valley Peer-to-peer outdoor parking 24/7 access, utilities included, good value
SpareFoot / Mini Storage Maple Valley & nearby Various covered/uncovered Online comparison, some spots ~$150/month
Extra Space Storage – Covington ~3–5 miles away Covered/uncovered parking Starting ~$67/month for small vehicle spaces

What Might Work Best for You?

For convenience & flexibility: Chateau / 4 Corners is centrally located and well-equipped.

For affordability on open paved parking: Rock Creek is solid if you don’t need power or shelter.

For enclosed protection: Public Storage offers secured units in controlled environments.

For extra amenities: The Neighbor lot includes utilities and self-service features.

To shop around: SpareFoot gives a broader comparison; Extra Space in Covington offers lower-cost options nearby.

Next Steps

1. Decide what matters most — coverage, utilities, cost, or proximity.

2. Call or check websites for current availability and pricing (many change frequently).

3. Ask about move-in specials — such as half-price first months on many listings.

4. Measure your RV or trailer to ensure the spot meets size requirements."

Alternately your neighbor must be willing to store your RV:
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08/05/2025

This was sent to me via email by a close friend and worthy of sharing for a good laugh about aging:

"These are really funny and hope you get a few giggles I sure did."

"To get back to my youth, I would do anything in the world, except exercise, get up early, or be respectable."

- Oscar Wilde

"The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for."

- Will Rogers

"We must recognize that, as we grow older, we become like old cars – more and more repairs and replacements are necessary."

- C.S. Lewis

"Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you are aboard, there is nothing you can do about it."

- Golda Meir

"I’m so old that my blood type is discontinued."

- Bill Dana

"The older I get, the more clearly I remember things that never happened."

- Mark Twain

"Wisdom doesn’t necessarily come with age. Sometimes, age just shows up all by itself."

- Tom Wilson.

"I’m at that age where my back goes out more than I do."

- Phyllis Diller

"Nice to be here? At my age, it’s nice to be anywhere."

– George Burns

"Don't let aging get you down. It's too hard to get back up."

- John Wagner

"First you forget names, then you forget faces, then you forget to pull your zipper up, then you forget to pull your zipper down."

- Leo Rosenberg

“Aging seems to be the only available way to live a long life.”

- Kitty O’Neill Collins

“Old people shouldn’t eat healthy foods. They need all the preservatives they can get.”

– Robert Orben

"At age 20, we worry about what others think of us… at age 40, we don’t care what they think of us… at age 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all."

- Ann Landers

"The important thing to remember is that I’m probably going to forget."

– Unknown

"As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two."

- Sir Norman Wisdom

“It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.”

- Andy Rooney

“Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest.”

- Larry Lorenzon

"I don’t feel old. I don’t feel anything until noon. Then it’s time for my nap."

- Bob Hope

"I don't do alcohol anymore—I get the same effect just standing up fast."

– Anonymous

"You know you are getting old when everything hurts, and what doesn’t hurt doesn’t work."

- Hy Gardner

"You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks."

- Joel Plaskett

"There’s one advantage to being 102, there’s no peer pressure."

- Dennis Wolfberg

"At my age ‘getting lucky’ means walking into a room and remembering what I came in for."

– Unknown

“You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you’re down there.”

- George Burns

Hope y'all enjoyed these aging quips from notable individuals.

Here is my own aging quip of acknowledgement: I'm apparently in the accelerated aging lane of life, fast approaching the off ramp.

This probably explains why I'm now content to take our time and just travel in our RV in the slow lane at the speed limit.

06/20/2025

Going to RV to Alaska? Wild RV Life after having axle issues recommends the following from etrailer:

https://youtu.be/iFjV388BczA?si=lXOCpD1xOyaG2sLf

https://www.etrailer.com/Wild-RV-Life-Alaska-Prep-Guide

Before hitching your RV and heading to Alaska, check out the Alaska Prep Guide by YouTube's Wild RV Life. Find everything you will need to tackle the rough terrain you will encounter in Alaska.

05/06/2025

https://rvtoday.com/rv-rallies/

RV rallies and events are listed as a courtesy to our readers with dates and details subject to change. For more information, please contact the event organizers directly. To have your event listed on our website, please submit your event here.

02/08/2025

Just learned about a new classification, perhaps more appropriately RVing description. There are now rigs referred to as "destination RVs" which pretty much contain everything to duplicate a comfortable cottage. I suspect for snowbirds they would be ideal to venture and stay for the season wherever they like. Also, for those challenged sometimes by tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes or whatever, a temporary mobile escape to a relative's or friend's safe property.

Upon review of some of these destination trailers one item is missing, a closet or hangers at the entrance.

01/22/2025

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