PCS Storage Near Fort Riley: A Mover’s Checklist

A PCS move runs on dates that rarely line up. Your report date, your housing date, and the day the movers actually show up are three different things, and the gap between them is where boxes pile up in a garage or a friend’s spare room. A month-to-month storage unit is the simple fix. If you are headed to or leaving Fort Riley, here is how to think about it.

What goes in storage, and what rides with you

If your household goods weight allowance is tight, storage is where the overflow goes so you are not paying out of pocket on the truck. A good rule of thumb:

• Store it: seasonal gear, furniture you will not need right away, garage and yard equipment, off-season clothes, and anything bulky that eats up weight.
• Keep it with you: orders and important documents, valuables, and the daily-use items you will want before everything else is unpacked.

Is there a military discount?

Yes. We offer a 10% military discount, with month-to-month terms and no long contract, so you are only paying for the time you actually need. See our military and PCS storage page for the details.

Month-to-month, because orders change

Military timelines move. We rent month to month with no long contract, so you can start when your orders say to and stop when you are settled, without paying for a year you did not use. Reserve online and get gate access the same day.

Where to park a POV, second vehicle, or RV

Deploying or moving with more vehicles than your new driveway can hold? We have secure, well-lit parking for cars, trucks, boats, and RVs, plus enclosed options. See vehicle, RV, and boat storage.

How close is Axis to Fort Riley?

Our Skyway Drive location on the west side of Manhattan is our closest lot to post, an easy stop on the way in or out. Marlatt Avenue on the north side is the other Axis lot, and we also manage Cats Storage on Fort Riley Blvd. See all of our locations.

Can someone manage the unit while you are deployed?

It happens often around here. A spouse or someone you trust can handle the unit while you are away, and because you can manage the account and payments online, most of it can be done from anywhere. Call or text an owner before you ship out and we will make sure it is set up the way you need.

PCS season is the busiest stretch of the year and the best sizes go first. Reserve online before your dates lock in, or call an owner and we will walk you through it.

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Written by Thomas Weeks, Director of Operations at Axis Self Storage. Nearly a decade in storage and property management, and the owner you will actually reach.