When most people picture campers, they probably think of massive RV-like vehicles that take up the length of their driveway.
However, storing your camper is just as important as driving it, which is why our customers cherish the size of our TAXA trailers and the ability to store them in a garage.
With dozens of different travel camper sizes, types, and models to choose from, we’ve created this guide to help you find the right travel camper that will fit in your garage.
Types of Campers that Fit in Garages
First, it’s important to know which type of travel camper will fit in your garage. RVs, motorhomes, and full-size travel campers are unsuitable for garages.
Based on average sizes, the following types of campers and trailers should be able to fit in your garage.
Note: The average single-car garage measures 12 feet wide by 22 feet long. Height generally ranges from 7 to 9 feet. Keep in mind that you will always need to take measurements of your own garage and compare them to any camper you're considering to ensure it will fit.
Pop Up Campers
Pop-up campers are the best option for customers who want a lot of living space in a small package. The name comes from the pop-up roofs that expand the trailer in an instant.
They're small and easy to store and transport when folded down, but they pop up for more room when you're ready to set up camp.
Models like the TAXA Cricket X take things a step further with a fully transformable living space within. Folding and hidden bunks allow it to sleep a family of four while offering plenty of seating.
A full kitchen, lots of storage space, and swing-out windows help it maximize the small footprint. You can even upgrade to the Overland edition for improved off-road performance.
Teardrop Campers
Teardrop campers are another excellent option to consider. These models utilize a distinct teardrop shape for improved aerodynamics. This makes them as easy to pull as they are to store. Many can easily be pulled by 4-cylinder cars.
These compact campers make good use of the space provided. The cabins can vary greatly, but most can comfortably sleep two people.
Full-interior lighting and folding kitchens help improve the camping experience. The hard roofs can also allow for top-mounted accessories that can further expand the sleeping room and storage capacity.
Mini Camper
Mini campers are the ideal choice for the minimalist. These are essentially hard-sided tents on wheels with some storage space and enough room to sleep one or two adults.
The benefit is that they take up very little room in a garage, and at the campsite, they are also very easy to tow. While limited in accessories, they're great for campers and travelers who need very little to make the most of they're outdoor adventures.
The Benefits of Garage-able Travel Trailers
Storing a travel trailer in your garage offers several benefits, from keeping it out of sight to opening up valuable real estate in the yard or driveway.
Keeping it out of the elements also helps make winter storage and spring prep much easier, provides peace of mind during storms, and can also help keep pests out.
Not to mention, smaller trailers are also lighter and easier to tow, which is a primary concern for many.
Here are the major benefits:
- Ease of packing your trailer when you’re ready to head out.
- Keeps the trailer out of sight to prevent theft.
- Prevent the trailer from taking up yard or driveway space.
- Protects trailer from pests and the elements.
- Smaller trailers are easy to tow.
Tips for Finding the Right Garageable Travel Trailer
Begin by taking measurements of your garage and making sure any travel trailer you are shopping for will fit within the space you have to work with. It shouldn't be your only criterion, though.
You still want to make sure you find a camper that provides the experience you're after when it's actually on the go.
Consider the following details when searching for a travel trailer that will fit in your garage:
- Enough room to sleep you and your family.
- Access to amenities you deem important, such as a kitchen, storage space, and adequate lighting.
- Use of sturdy materials and hardware and quality craftsmanship.
- Ability to tow confidently without overloading your towing capacity.
- (Optional) Ability to take off-road to go deeper into nature.
Fortunately, each of TAXA’s travel trailers provides these features and the dimensions to fit into most garages. Contact our team for more information about TAXA trailers that can fit into your garage.
