12x28 Portable Garages & Boat Shelters

A 12 x 28 ft portable garage is the length you need when the vehicle comes with a trailer: a boat on its trailer, tongue and motor included, a utility or tent trailer, snowmobiles on a double sled trailer, or a long pickup with room to work behind it. Every model is a ShelterLogic ShelterCoat, a powder-coated steel frame under a heat-welded, waterproof polyethylene cover, in gray or green, with three roofs: round, rated for 90 mph winds and a 40 lb per sq ft snow load; peak; and barn, 9 ft or 11 ft tall on a 2 in frame.

For a boat, height matters as much as length. The Barn 11 ft stands 10′10″ tall with a 103 in door opening; the Barn 9 ft door is 80 in and the Round 81 in. Measure the boat on its trailer, windshield, top or T-top included, before you choose, and note that no model here takes a motorhome. Inside, every model is between 27′7″ and 27′9″ long. Shorter load? See 12x24 garages and 12x20 garages.

12x28 garage and boat shelter FAQ

Will my boat fit?

Check three numbers against the product page. Length: a boat and trailer up to about 26 ft overall fits inside, which is 27′9″ deep in the barn. Width: the barn is 11′8″ wide inside. Height: the Barn 11 ft door opens to 103 in (8 ft 7 in), so measure from the ground to the highest point of the boat on its trailer.

Can it shelter an RV or travel trailer?

Not a motorhome or a full-height travel trailer: those stand 10 to 12 ft tall, above every door here. It suits a tent trailer, a small teardrop or a utility trailer whose height clears the door. For bigger RVs a taller, wider shelter is needed.

Which roof should I choose?

The round roof sheds snow on its own and is the only one with a published rating (90 mph winds, 40 psf snow). The barn roof is the tallest and stays high close to the walls, the one for boats with a windshield or tower. The peak roof is the lowest-profile option.

How do I anchor it for winter?

ShelterLogic recommends one anchor per leg; the steel foot plates fix to ground anchors, concrete or a pony wall, and a 28 ft cover catches a lot of wind, so do not skip any. Brush snow off after every storm. See our portable garage assembly guide and snow-load ratings explained. The warranty is 1 year.

Guides for 12x28 Portable Garages & Boat Shelters

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