What Size Carport Do You Need for a Caravan?

A Practical Guide from Dinky Di Sheds

If you're storing a caravan at home, investing in a properly sized carport is one of the best ways to protect it from the elements and extend its life. At Dinky Di Sheds, we often get asked: "What size carport is best for a caravan?"

Here’s everything you need to know before you build — based on real-world caravan sizes, clearance requirements, and council-friendly design.

📏 Recommended Carport Size for a Caravan

Dimension Minimum Ideal / Comfortable

Width 3.0 metres ✅ 3.5 – 4.0 metres

Length 7.0 metres ✅ 8.0 – 9.0 metres

Height 3.0 metres ✅ 3.3 – 3.6 metres

🧠 Why These Caravan Carport Sizes Work

Width: The average caravan in Australia is around 2.4 metres wide, which means a 3.0m carport gives you just 300mm clearance each side — tight! We recommend 3.5–4.0 metres wide so you have space to open doors, move around the van, and reverse with less stress.
Length: Most caravans range from 6 to 7.5 metres long including drawbar. An 8–9 metre carport gives enough buffer at both ends for better coverage, safer parking, and allowance for toolboxes or spare tyres.
Height: Caravan heights commonly sit between 2.7 and 3.2 metres, especially with rooftop air-cons, solar panels, or roof racks. That’s why we recommend a minimum 3.3–3.6 metre clearance, especially for roller doors or enclosed bays.

🏠 Our Ideal Caravan Carport Setup

For most customers, our standard recommendation for a quality caravan shelter is:

Size: 4m wide x 9m long x 3.6m high (clearance)
Roof Style: Skillion or gable roof (depending on site and aesthetic)
Steel: Fully bolted GALVASPAN® frame with genuine COLORBOND® sheeting
Options:
- One or two enclosed sides for sun or wind protection
- Guttering and downpipes to manage roof runoff
- Concrete or compacted gravel base

🌤️ Protect Your Investment

A well-designed Colorbond® carport for your caravan doesn't just improve your property value — it protects your investment from hail, UV, rain, sap, bird droppings, and storm damage.

Plus, with custom carports available across Australia, we can tailor a solution to suit your van, your site, and your budget.

💬 Ready to Build?

If you’re looking for a dependable caravan carport , contact Dinky Di Sheds today. We offer full design, engineering and delivery — whether you're after a DIY carport kit or full construction service (location dependant).

📞 Call 1800 785 224 or contact us via email for expert advice and pricing.