Ten Years of Vehicle Fortress

July 22, 2026Phil Pugh
Vehicle Fortress in 2016 and 2026 with a ten-year anniversary emblem

How time flies. It's been ten years since we converted Treasure Chest Rental Storage into Vehicle Fortress Condominiums.

Our owners have done well—not only through the appreciation of their investment, but by owning a safe, secure, and convenient garage for the things they value most.

10yrs

A decade in business

170+

Units complete

63

Final units underway

160+

Owners and growing

From RVs to collections

In the early years, about 80% of our owners stored RVs, boats, and even one helicopter. Our oversized doors and 65-foot drive aisles made it an ideal fit.

Today that's below 50%, as we've welcomed more automobile collectors and owners looking for premium personal storage.

Motorhome parked inside a Vehicle Fortress garage condominium
Florida map highlighting Vehicle Fortress owners from Lakeland to Marco Island

Owners from across Florida

Many of our original owners lived within seven miles. Today they come from Marco Island, Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, Punta Gorda, Lakeland, Fort Lauderdale, and beyond, with more than half now residing in Naples.

Our central location, visibility, and easy access continue to strengthen our owners' investments.

The best value in its class

★★★

From the start we were deliberate about what we didn't build. Permanent stairs, private restrooms, and mezzanines consume valuable floor space and raise the cost of every unit. We kept the floor plan open and put the money into the building itself: concrete block construction, fire sprinklers throughout, and air conditioning in every unit.

Ten years in, we still believe it's the best value in the industry.

The “man cave” has only grown in popularity, and our owners haven't missed out. They've personalized their units with epoxy floors, custom paint schemes, upgraded lighting, cabinetry, and displays for their hobbies, with a mezzanine available to anyone who wants to add one. What they don't have to build themselves, we maintain: clean restrooms, showers, and laundry.

Thank you for your trust and support over the past decade. We're excited to complete our final phase and welcome the newest members of the Vehicle Fortress family.

Phil Pugh

Vehicle Fortress · (239) 591-4700 · info@philpugh.com