How to Choose the Right Size Storage Space for Your Boat or RV

Picking a storage space sounds simple until you realize the number on your boat’s registration isn’t the number that matters. Here’s how to measure so the space you rent actually fits.

Measure overall length, not hull length

A boat’s advertised length usually describes the hull alone. What you need is the overall length as it sits on the trailer, measured from the tip of the trailer tongue to the farthest point at the back, which is often the lower unit of the outboard or a swim platform.

For RVs and campers, measure from the front bumper to the rear-most point, including any ladder, bike rack, or spare tire mount.

Add a little breathing room

Leave a couple of feet of margin. Extra space makes it easier to back in, walk around the vehicle, and open compartments without bumping a neighbor. If your measurement lands right at the edge of one size, the next size up usually saves frustration.

Don’t forget width

Most boat trailers and RVs fit comfortably in a standard-width space, but check if you have a wide-beam boat, slide-outs you might extend, or mirrors that stick out.

Our space sizes

At Advantage Boat Center, spaces are 11 feet wide and come in 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 foot lengths, plus 13’ × 45’ spaces for the largest boats and RVs. Our Advantage Drive and Kelly Mill Road locations also have covered spaces. You can see current rates on our locations page.

Still not sure?

Call us at 678-771-8745 with your measurements and we’ll help you pick the right fit.