If you're moving with a Luton van, the van itself is a good guide to the storage you'll need. A Luton van is a popular choice for home and office moves, as it’s spacious and practical without being too large to manoeuvre and park.
Below, we’ll take a look at how much storage space you need for a full Luton van, so you can pick the right unit size.
What is a Luton van and how big is it?
A Luton van is a large box van, which is typically around 13-14ft long and 6.5-7ft wide inside, with a height of about 7ft. That gives roughly 600 to 700 cubic feet (17 to 20 cubic metres), depending on the model.
If you need help picturing it, the storage space is roughly the size of a small bedroom.
The Luton is used by removals firms and DIY movers. This is because it offers plenty of space while still being a manageable size to drive.
For a fuller look at Luton van sizes and how much they hold, see our sister company Kiwi Movers' guide: how much space is in a Luton van?
How much storage space do you need for a full Luton van?
A fully loaded Luton van typically requires a 100 sq ft storage unit to fit everything in and leave a walkway.
This is for a van that is absolutely packed, with no space to spare. If your van isn’t fully loaded, you may be able to fit everything in a 75 sq ft or 85 sq ft storage unit.
Only storing a room's worth of belongings? Our 25 sq ft unit size guide shows what fits in one of our smaller units.
What fits inside a full Luton van (and a 100 sq ft storage unit)?
A full Luton usually takes the contents of a two-bedroom flat or small house, and so does a 100 sq ft unit.
Here’s a real-world example of what this may actually look like, in terms of items and boxes:
- 30 to 40 medium boxes
- Wardrobes, sofas and dining tables
- Beds and mattresses
- White goods, such as a fridge and washing machine
- A handful of suitcases and bin bags of clothes.
Comparing storage unit sizes for van loads
As a rough guide to self-storage unit sizes: a fully loaded Luton van needs about 100 sq ft, a part-loaded one 75 or 85 sq ft, and one room's worth of belongings fits in 25 sq ft.
Start from how full your van will be, then adjust for bulky items like wardrobes and sofas.
If you need more help, use our space estimator tool – or contact the Kiwi Storage team for advice. Call 020 8264 0550 or email us.
Tips for packing your storage unit after unloading a Luton van
To be sure everything will fit comfortably into your storage unit after unloading, here are some tips on packing your unit efficiently:
- Disassemble furniture where possible
- Make full use of vertical space, stacking items (safely) right up to the ceiling
- Place heavier boxes at the bottom and lighter items on top
Load the things you'll need least into the van last, so they come off first and go to the back of the unit.
For more on packing, read our guide to packing a self-storage unit.
