Before you clear a corner of the garage, open the door you will use to get there. The Wagcario BoroughBox measures 66.9 inches long by 27.6 inches wide (170 × 70 cm). A parking spot can fit those dimensions perfectly and still be impossible to reach if the door handle, threshold or turn into the room gets in the way.
Measure the opening you can actually use
Open the door as far as it normally goes. Measure between the closest obstructions, including the door face, jamb and projecting hardware at wheel, box and handlebar height. Use the smallest reading. A door sold as 30 inches wide does not necessarily provide a 30-inch clear opening.
| Measured clear opening | Total spare width around a 27.6-inch trike |
|---|---|
| 28 inches | 0.4 inch; very little room for error |
| 30 inches | 2.4 inches; about 1.2 inches per side if centred |
| 32 inches | 4.4 inches; about 2.2 inches per side |
| 36 inches | 8.4 inches; check room to approach straight |
These figures describe a straight approach. At a right-angle entrance, the front corner of the box sweeps outward while the rear wheel is still in the hall. Cut a 170 × 70 cm cardboard outline and carry it through the route as an initial check. For a tight corner, a roll-through with the actual trike is the better test.
Four ways to use a small parking space
- Nose into a garage corner. Mark the footprint with painter’s tape. Open the car doors and garage door fully and check there is room to unload the box.
- Park parallel to a private wall. Leave standing room beside the trike and a clear exit. Use an approved bike room if parking in a shared building.
- Try covered ground-level storage. Choose a dry, level surface with a fixed lock point. Let wet equipment dry before covering it.
- Use the box for everyday gear. A removable tote for a helmet, lights and an empty shopping bag frees shelf space and lifts out in one trip.
Check the whole route before committing
For an elevator, measure its clear doorway, inside depth and the landing where you turn out. Include space for you to stand and reach the controls. For a low shelf, measure the actual parked handlebar height, including accessories. Finally, park on level ground, secure the trike against rolling and lock its frame to a fixed anchor. Try the reverse journey too: getting the trike out should be as straightforward as putting it away.