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Boats. Measure overall length (LOA) bow tip to transom, including any extending hardware - bow pulpit, bow rails, swim platform, outboard engines tilted up, and rod holders. Width is typically beam (widest point of the hull) plus any extending wakeboard towers, T-tops, or hard tops. Height includes T-top, hard top, antenna mounts, and outriggers in their stowed position - these are what hit the storage bay ceiling. Always add 2-3 feet to each measurement when comparing to a storage space - facilities measure usable interior dimensions, not the marketing label on the bay.
RVs and motorhomes. Measure overall length bumper to bumper, including any spare-tire carriers, awning brackets, ladders, and bike racks. Slides retracted is the storage measurement. Height includes roof-mounted A/C units, satellite dishes, and roof racks - these dictate door clearance. Width is mirror to mirror (folded) plus any awning brackets. For Class A motorhomes, measure with slides fully retracted and check whether the storage facility allows slide deployment in the storage bay (some do for an upcharge).
Cars. Most cars fit standard 10x20 storage bays. Larger SUVs (Suburban, Yukon XL, Expedition Max, Cadillac Escalade ESV) need 11x22+ to maneuver. Lifted trucks and exotic cars with butterfly / scissor doors need taller-than-standard bays for door clearance during entry and exit. Check the door swing clearance requirement specifically - it is usually overlooked.
Trailers. Measure tongue tip to rear bumper. For boat / RV trailers, measure with the boat or RV mounted - the combined LOA matters, not just the trailer. Wide trailers (cargo, equipment, horse trailers with slide-outs) may exceed standard bay widths.
Forgetting hardware. The boat's marketing length is rarely the same as the storage measurement. Manufacturers list "hull length" while storage facilities measure usable bay length - which has to fit the bow pulpit, swim platform, and any rod holders.
Underestimating height. Most storage facility ceilings are 12-14 feet for indoor bays. RVs with rooftop AC units regularly hit 12'6" or higher. Travel trailers with satellite domes and roof racks similarly. A 6-inch height miscalculation means your rig does not fit.
Ignoring access path. The storage bay might fit your rig, but the path to the bay (gate width, alley width, turn radius, overhead clearance) might not. Always do a walk-through or video tour before committing.
Not accounting for door swing. A 22-foot bay may technically fit a 20-foot car, but if the bay is exactly 8 feet wide, you cannot open the doors fully. Add 18-24 inches per side for door swing on a daily-driver storage scenario, less if the car only enters and exits a few times per year.