Yes, pop up campers will fit in a garage. When a pop-up is popped down, the overall dimensions will be less than standard garage dimensions.
For example, a Forest River Rockwood Freedom 1640LTD has dimensions of 12′ 4″ L x 5′ 4″ H x 7′ W. Whereas a standard single car garage dimensions are 19′ L x 7′ H x 8′ W.
Before backing up your trailer, be sure to measure the dimensions of the area yourself as it may differ from what the manufacturer numbers are, and watch for anything that sticks out such as:
- Awning bag
- Water hookups
- Access compartment
- AC unit
- Propane tanks
Standard Garage Dimensions
Average garage size dimensions (Source: Amarr Garage Doors)
Single car garage:
- 18 to 20 feet long, 7 to 8 feet high, and 8 to 9 feet wide
Double car garage:
- 18 to 20 feet long, 7 to 8 feet high, and 16 to 18 feet wide
Pop Up Camper Garage Storage Tips
The smaller the trailer, the more room you’ll have to fit storage shelving above, behind, or along the sides of your pop up camper. This can give you space to store all your camping and other outdoor gear.
Keeping your outdoor gear inside your garage (or inside your pop up that’s inside your garage) will help to prevent mold or moisture from building up. Especially with the pop-up canvas material, it’s important to keep it protected to extend its lifespan.
Parking your pop up camper in a garage, also means you get to save money on the $30 to $50 a month to rent a spot at an outdoor RV storage lot.
Neighborhood Regulations
Depending on where you live, it may be necessary that you park your pop up camper inside a garage. Whether that’s in an apartment complex, house, or specifically in an HOA neighborhood.
Homeowners associations often enforce trailer regulations that require the camper to not be visible from the street. As long as you can fit your pop up inside the garage, often you’ll be good. Some neighborhoods and communities offer designated RV parking lots.
Other associations may even require garage doors to be remain shut for most hours of the day to maintain a consistent appearance from street to street. If you have one, check with your local HOA before looking to store your pop up inside your garage.
To Conclude
Almost all pop-up campers will fit inside a standard residential garage. This is a nice perk over other types of travel trailers that typically do not fit inside a garage. Most travel trailers and RVs will require custom garages to store and park the camper.
Be sure to measure a few times and back up slowly so that you do not cause damage to your camper or garage. Generally the less slope in your driveway, the easier it will be to back up your pop up.