Our Story
It Started With a Parking Fine
One Facebook post. One truck driver. One fine that didn't sit right. That's how StorageFinder got its start.
How It All Began
Hi, I'm Cam
You might remember a post about the truck driver who got a ticket for parking his rig on the street - the one that did the rounds on a local community Facebook group?
I saw it too and couldn't stop thinking that there must be a better way.
It gave me the idea to build something: a site where people with a spare yard, shed or driveway can list it for truck operators, caravan and boat owners, or anyone who just needs somewhere safe to store something. Clear pricing, no hidden fees.
Cheers, Cam
Founder, StorageFinder
That one post stuck with me. Truck drivers, caravan owners, boat owners - they all need somewhere to park their gear. And at the same time, there are thousands of people with a spare driveway, an empty shed, or a paddock that's not doing anything.
The problem was obvious. The solution wasn't complicated either. It just hadn't been built yet.
So I started building. Nights and weekends, one feature at a time. No investors, no board meetings - just someone who believed they could make something useful.
StorageFinder is the result. A marketplace that connects people who have space with people who need it.
From Post to Platform
How we got here
01
The Facebook Post
A truck driver cops a fine for parking his rig on the street. The local community Facebook group lights up about it.
02
The Idea
Cam can't stop thinking about it. There has to be a better way. What if locals could rent out their spare yards, sheds, and paddocks?
03
The Build
Nights and weekends go into building a platform that's simple, fair, and genuinely useful. No corporate backing. Just a solo founder solving a real problem.
04
The Network
One site becomes seven. FindTruckStorage, FindBoatStorage, FindCaravanStorage, FindCarStorage, and FindCarParking, all under the StorageFinder umbrella. ParkingFinder joins as the dedicated home for car parking.
The StorageFinder Network
One mission, seven sites
What started as one idea has grown into a network of dedicated marketplaces, each purpose-built for a specific type of vehicle, storage need, or parking use case.
StorageFinder
The flagship. Garages, sheds, containers, and everything in between.
FindTruckStorage
Hardstand, depots, and yards for trucks, trailers, and heavy gear.
FindBoatStorage
Dry storage for boats, jet skis, and everything that floats.
FindCaravanStorage
Safe spots for caravans, camper trailers, and motorhomes between trips.
FindCarStorage
Secure long-term storage for daily drivers, classics, and project cars.
ParkingFinder
The dedicated home for car parking in Australia. Daily and monthly spaces from verified local hosts.
FindCarParking
Affordable daily and monthly parking from local hosts. Now part of the ParkingFinder family.
Built to be Fair.
Find a space or share one.
Whether you've got a spare yard or a vehicle that needs a home, we'd love to have you on board. No lock-in contracts, no catches - fair pricing from day one.