{"id":10430,"date":"2023-09-13T17:14:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T00:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=10430"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:48:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T22:48:49","slug":"finding-the-best-rv-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/finding-the-best-rv-size\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Best RV Size for Your Needs: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What happens when you pack a tweenaged daughter, rambunctious seven-year-old twin boys, a claustrophobic mother, and an introverted father into a converted camper van for 1600 miles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>You don&rsquo;t want to know&hellip;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The freedom to travel at your own pace, bond with your family, and explore new destinations with all the comforts of home is the quintessential dream that RVing offers. <strong>But <\/strong><strong><em>only <\/em><\/strong><strong>if you choose the <\/strong><strong><em>best <\/em><\/strong><strong>RV size for your needs and preferences.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding the best RV size for you means understanding your needs so that your <em>dream <\/em>doesn&rsquo;t turn into a <em>nightmare<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-find-out-the-ideal-rv-size-for-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you find out the ideal RV size for you?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You answer these questions&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What size RV fits my family\/travel companions best?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What size RV fits the most campgrounds?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What&rsquo;s your budget?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are your camping preferences?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And do I have space to store my RV?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"variant\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-rv-storage\">How Neighbor is changing RV storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on RV storage, on average. 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Neighbor makes it easy.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t    <\/section>\r\n\t\t    <footer>\r\n\t\t      <button>Search nearby RV Storage <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t        <\/svg>\r\n\t\t      <\/button>\r\n\t\t    <\/footer>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t<\/div>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"heres-the-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here&rsquo;s the Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assess your <strong>RV lifestyle <\/strong><strong><em>needs<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider <strong>possible <\/strong><strong><em>limitations<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go on a <strong><em>test trip<\/em><\/strong><strong>. Rent the RV<\/strong> you&rsquo;ve got your eye on <em>before <\/em>you buy it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"understanding-rv-size-categories\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understanding RV Size Categories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"A family standing in front of a large fifth wheel RV\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/T-lRZW68w0-Xpdvouy38HV5IrB9NLCc3BttmukYAX1ZpN1qQ1tmk50TLf8eSXRFCCGgp0q2gEvbQc-Ods_EpkUMIybqjkG8i1T5iPtw6lPK1OLV0gDqSGodbf6DAkJmOP3VOUmS_NW3PUV8xH3-HkG0\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever your budget, there&rsquo;s an RV to fit it. From compact camper vans to luxurious Class A motorhomes to affordable teardrop trailers, each RV appeals to a different type of camper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main types of RVs include <em><strong>pop-up campers, travel trailers, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, fifth-wheel RVs, truck campers, and camper vans.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind there <strong>isn&rsquo;t a one-size-fits-all solution<\/strong> for selecting an RV size. That&rsquo;s why you should <strong>start by assessing your RV lifestyle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"best-rv-sizes-for-different-camping-locations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best RV Sizes for Different Camping Locations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"A family camping in a travel trailer in a national park campground (https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/aKwQX86DYKs)\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/m1mTlT86wKhI3ZWyKVL76qBQ9J8RY4NXYXeyYqpTU_cmlzw105VHj-4lYBrxRs9sGk_8qgDYs0bkEYDEql2E-kXsU3vVTsh9z3q7f759XctPwyEj7CQn2oEgUIL5By8KOJUoZlkTIu_H4QFbOIQ1oEk\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main factor here is your camping preferences. There are luxury campgrounds, and there are those quiet places where you disconnect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you prefer campgrounds stocked with amenities<\/strong>, like a national or state park campground? Most campgrounds accommodate RVs up to <em>32 feet in length<\/em>&ndash;but others impose RV size limits. Be sure to research these size restrictions ahead of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that larger RVs, such as fifth wheels and Class A motorhomes, are more challenging to park in tight spots. <strong>When boondocking or camping without hookups, a smaller RV is a better fit<\/strong>, given its ability to navigate to off-the-beaten-path locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re pulling a trailer, <strong>make sure your tow vehicle can handle the load on inclines and in reverse.<\/strong> Small trailers are easier to take more places, but they&rsquo;re more difficult to back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-rv-storage-parking\">Save up to $1,200\/year on RV storage &amp; parking<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"legal-limits-and-campground-restrictions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal Limits and Campground Restrictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal restrictions and campground limitations that might impact your travel plans are limits on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-dimensions-length-width-and-height-explained\/\"> length<\/a>, width, and height of recreational vehicles, so <strong>check out your state&rsquo;s DMV website <\/strong>to find these regulations before hitting the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, many RV parks, particularly state and national parks, <em>only accommodate trailers less than 32 ft. <\/em>As national park campgrounds are a crowd favorite, you&rsquo;ll want to be sure your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseamerica.com\/rv-adventures\/rv-lifestyle\/national-park-rv-size-limit\" target=\"_blank\"> RV fits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, your <strong>local municipality or HOA may have restrictions<\/strong> around what kind of RVs are allowed and how they should be stored. Don&rsquo;t forget to check those before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"assessing-your-rv-lifestyle-needs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Assessing Your RV Lifestyle Needs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your RV lifestyle should inform the RV size you select.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you planning to be a full-time RVer? Are you bringing your family along? Do you like to entertain while you travel? Do you have any big boy toys like kayaks, mountain bikes, or ATVs that you like to take with you when you travel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your RV lifestyle boils down to three factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full-time living versus occasional use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family size and sleeping arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor activities and space utilization<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"full-time-living-vs-occasional-use\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Full-Time Living vs. Occasional Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full-time RV living is most successful when you have the basic amenities covered, which usually includes a<strong> kitchen with refrigeration and a bathroom<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s also really nice to have a full laundry setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RV length<\/strong> will dictate the amount of living space you (and your family) have at their disposal. Ultimately, <strong>the longer an RV is, the larger the kitchen and bath areas will be.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But how long are RVs with livable, full-time-friendly kitchens? Again, there&rsquo;s variance. Even camper vans can have small kitchenettes. But&hellip;if you&rsquo;re shooting for full-time RV life,  then I&rsquo;d opt for a longer RV with a full kitchen and bath setup (<strong>around 25ft long or even longer)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, if you&rsquo;re only using your RV occasionally, you may be able to cope with cozier surroundings and less private space. But if you&rsquo;re living it full-time, you want to be sure everyone has at least a little personal space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"family-size-travel-and-sleeping-arrangements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Family Size, Travel, and Sleeping Arrangements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of people (and pets) traveling with you in your RV is the next factor in deciding which RV size is best for you. Start with, <strong>how many beds do you need?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smaller RVs offer <em>sleeper sofas, convertible dinettes, and over-the-cab bunks<\/em> to maximize space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Longer RVs provide stationary beds and more private sleeping accommodations. Separate rooms are nice for families of young children because they allow the kids to go to bed early while the adults stay up to socialize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making sure that <em>everyone<\/em> on this full-time RVing journey has their own comfortable sleeping space will make the time spent in the RV that much more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"outdoor-activities-and-space-usage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outdoor Activities and Space Usage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you spend more time outdoors or indoors? <\/strong>Some RVers may spend the majority of their time outside, hiking, biking, or enjoying other outdoor pursuits, while others enjoy relaxing indoors with a good book or movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Small RVs are great if you only plan to use it as your base camp<\/strong>. You come back to eat and sleep. <em>You don&rsquo;t need fancy, just functional. <\/em>That means storage for bikes, skis, kayaks, and whatever else your adventures need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, <strong>if you work remotely or prefer relaxing indoors, a larger RV with a workspace<\/strong> and a TV is a better fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"budget-considerations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Budget Considerations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it&rsquo;s time to get real and consider your limitations. After you get a picture of what you want, it&rsquo;s time to see what you can afford. The bigger the RV, <strong>the more expensive it is both to purchase and to keep up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the initial price, don&rsquo;t forget <strong><em>insurance, taxes, and ongoing fees such as campground fees and maintenance costs.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rent-before-you-buy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rent Before You Buy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"                     A family renting an RV before buying (https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/TcgASSD5G04)\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/F_NJb5ZGGT-xRXN2EF1vnjEFfSIoafQeqYZkuJmmVUU5kwvlog7ahkQ3QxgJMMq2ZiHtzdZH_qT_VcJQvDJDMMtwGnhmDccYo38JgCLvIy-ihpTeh1nL4-g3y7lQimakoLWuD0yFaNjHt1iJ9XGrBt8\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nowadays, there are a lot of options for renting RVs. So, once you get your eye set on an RV you like<strong>, <em>try it out!<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;ll get valuable insight into all aspects of RV life, like driving and backing up the vehicle, along with what it&rsquo;s like to set up and break down camp. By renting an RV, you&rsquo;ll also gain a better understanding of what the space feels like after spending a week on outdoor excursions and living in close quarters with your loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When renting, you get to experience firsthand how the RV suits your lifestyle, travel preferences, and comfort level, so you can make an informed decision before<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/buying-an-rv\/\"> buying an RV<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion-storing-your-rv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion, Storing Your RV<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&rsquo;s one last consideration in determining the right size RV for you, and that&rsquo;s <strong>where should you store it? <\/strong>If you&rsquo;re storing it yourself, make sure you have <em>covered storage space<\/em> to accommodate your RV. Not all RVs fit in your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/can-an-rv-fit-in-a-standard-garage\/\"> garage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you don&rsquo;t have room, no worries.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\"> Neighbor<\/a> is a peer-to-peer storage marketplace where you can find the perfect spot to keep your RV stored safely and close to home. It&rsquo;s simple. 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