Advance Outdoor 13x20 Carport Best Overall
- Frame
- 1.5 in. galvanized steel
- Footprint
- 13 x 20 ft
- Peak Height
- 9.8 to 11.3 ft
- Cover Fabric
- 240g triple-layer PE
A 240g triple-layer cover over 1.5-inch galvanized steel is the combination that puts the Advance Outdoor 13x20 at the top of this group. We prefer it because it gives you a real vehicle-sized shelter without the flimsier tarp-and-pole feel of the cheapest 10x20s. The 13-by-20-foot footprint leaves room for a full-size truck or a boat on a trailer, and the adjustable frame takes the peak from 9.8 to 11.3 feet.
That height range is more useful than it sounds. A lower setting sheds rain and wind better; the tall setting clears a lifted truck, a T-top, or a rooftop box. The eight legs and 1.65-inch connectors add bracing, and the two roll-up doors let you drive through rather than back into a cave. We also like the side vents, which keep air moving when the doors are zipped.
The cover is the part we watch over time. It is thicker than the 170g and 180g fabrics on several picks here, but it is still fabric, so keep it tensioned and clear snow before it piles up. The roll-up doors are the detail that makes daily use feel easy: open both ends and you drive through instead of wrestling a truck into a tent.
What We Like
- 240g cover resists sun and rain
- 1.5-inch eight-leg steel frame
- Adjustable 9.8 to 11.3 ft peak
- Two roll-up doors and side vents
Worth Noting
- Needs two people and a calm day
We recommend the Advance Outdoor 13x20 as the best all-around portable garage for a car, truck, or boat, thanks to its thick cover and stout adjustable frame.
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