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RV garage plans, also known as motor home or motor coach garages, are designed to provide shelter to an RV or camper. The RV stall features an extra tall overhead door, a taller than average ceiling, an elevated roof and an extra deep bay accommodating the height and length of the motor home. While they are generally designed for storing a recreational vehicle, the parking space is also well suited for auto mechanics who’d like to install a lift for car maintenance. Also, these garages can accommodate large boats. Sometimes, the RV bay is attached to another usable space such as a two-car garage, ideal for the everyday family vehicles, or a workshop making them even more practical and useful. Many floor plans even offer special features such as a half bath, loft, drive-thru bay or workbench. From a single RV bay to a 2-car or 3-car garage with attached RV stall, garage plans with RV storage are available in a wide range of sizes and styles making it easy to find the right one to fit your lot and complement your home. They work well in the side yard or backyard and are sure to keep your home away from home, safe when you’re not on the road. Browse this collection of RV garage plans.

Tags: 2 car garage, 2-Car Garage plans, RV garage, RV Garage Plans, RV storage

The Garage Plan Shop is pleased to announce a new garage plan collection – Unique Garage Plans. This collection includes unique garage floor plans and unique garage apartment plans. These detached garages are unique for various reasons ranging from original architectural style and unusual features to a floor plan designed with a specific size and shape accommodating a particular lot. Some plans may feature modern styling and futuristic elements. The common threads among these unique garage plans and unique garage apartment plans are each design has its own individuality and each was created by a residential designer with an imagination for originality. What makes a garage plan unique is in the eye of the beholder, and it is based upon personal preferences, style, tastes and specific requirements. Take some time to browse this collection of one-of-a-kind garage plans!

If you are interested in home plans with original style and features that are out of the ordinary, visit our sister site, The House Plan Shop, and check out our Unique House Plans.

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If you are considering building a 3-car garage, take a look at this handsome design with storage loft. A stylish exterior lends curb appeal and dresses up any backyard or piece of property. Three overhead garage doors open to 960 square feet of unfinished parking space giving you plenty of room to store the family vehicles. With its 32’x30’ footprint the design is also deep enough to nicely accommodate oversized vehicles, a boat or a trailer. Above, the 620 square foot loft is ideal for storing seasonal items such as holiday decorations. Or perhaps you want to add finished living space to your home. The loft works well for a hobby or exercise room. A side-entry service door and interior stairs add convenience. Designed with 2×6 wall framing and a slab foundation, this three-car garage plan with boat storage offers flexible space making it a valuable addition to any home.

Tags: 3-Car Garage Plans, Garage Loft Plans, storage

Designed for the storage of three cars, detached 3-car garage plans provide a stylish and practical addition to any home while delivering flexibility. They offer a broad range of exterior looks featuring façades that complement a variety of architectural house plan styles from Craftsman and country to Cape Cod and traditional. Some 3-car garage designs are simple sporting few details while others boast a more polished or exquisite look complete with a covered porch, dormer windows, stone accents and fanciful garage doors. Various rooflines such as hip, gable and reverse gable, along with a variety of garage door combinations enhance the selection of triple-car garages. There is still more variety with these floor plans when special features are considered. The floor plan might offer one or more service doors, a full or half bath, an office or overhead storage loft. In some cases, 3-car garage plans feature one extra deep stall with a taller overhead door accommodating the length and height of an RV which can be still fit a wheel aligner.

Your car will typically require a 4-wheel alignment if it’s an all-wheel-drive model with independent suspensions. Service includes a front toe and caster adjustment, while the rear wheels receive a toe and camber adjustment as noted by Caster Central. Many ask themselves, How much does an alignment cost? A front-end alignment usually costs between $65 and $100 (some brands, of course, are more). At that price, it should be a regular part of your car care regime. To make an alignment even more economical, some car care facilities offer lifetime alignment packages for around $200.

This oversized bay also works well for boat and/or trailer storage. Though designed for automobile storage, these floor plans are great for storing other items as well like the kids’ bikes, toys and sporting equipment, an ATV, golf cart and more. Ranging in size, they provide a multitude of variations to suit many needs. Sometimes 3-car garage plans offer additional features like a workshop, storage loft or living quarters above. Take some time to browse The Garage Plan Shop’s collection of triple-car garage designs.

Tags: 3-Car Garage Plans, Detached Garage Plans, storage, three-car garages