Plywood, etc. capacities

[K-9 Hauler]

Does anyone have an idea if the new Sequoia's can handle a 4X8 sheet of plywood, etc. while still being able to close the rear hatch? I went to a dealership recently but forgot to measure the cargo area of a Limited with all seats folded and cannot find specific dimensions listed anywhere I have looked.

Thanks!

[TUNDRA786]

I cant answer your question but if i were you id still find out the dimensions of it but id spend a few hundred bucks on a trailer. You can get a 4x8 trailer for under 300bucks. You can get a pretty nice 6X12 ft trailer for around 700ish (no brakes)

Id do that before tearing up the interior of a new Seqoia.

[K-9 Hauler]

Originally Posted by TUNDRA786

I cant answer your question but if i were you id still find out the dimensions of it but id spend a few hundred bucks on a trailer. You can get a 4x8 trailer for under 300bucks. You can get a pretty nice 6X12 ft trailer for around 700ish (no brakes)

Id do that before tearing up the interior of a new Seqoia.

I am not looking at frequent use of this type, but more for 'hurricane season' etc. should it be needed. A trailer is something I will really have no justifiable use for.

[srock]

You have about 7'-4" to the back of the center console and about 4'-3" width. You will have to leave the back hatch open.

Since the rear floor slopes toward the back of the vehicle, be careful to secure the *** end of the load forward or it will end up on the pavement when you take off.

A a nice feature on my landcruiser was that gate down and window down you could haul longer items on the tailgate. All the design thought went into the people hauling aspect of the new Sequoia not gear.

That being said you need to go buy a trailer to keep you interior nice.....just kidding.

[NoVaT]

Originally Posted by K-9 Hauler

I am not looking at frequent use of this type, but more for 'hurricane season' etc. should it be needed. A trailer is something I will really have no justifiable use for.

Couldn't you just strap it to the roof rack?

[srock]

The roof rack is never the best or easiest solution. Getting the material on and off without damage to the paint is a pain plus you have to carefully secure the load as it can catch alot of air.

[TUNDRA786]

i wouldnt put it on the roof rack unless it was an emergency.

Just lay them flat and let them stick out the end and use some rachet straps to hold them in good. (other option is a trailer)

[K-9 Hauler]

Thanks for the info. Yep, roof racks and I don't get along for actual cargo use.

[el_madmaster]

As srock said, I would just lean them slightly out the rear window and leaned on the tailgate if need be. I have carried several 8 foot long tables in my Sequoia before doing this with some bungee cords with no problem.

[NoVaT]

Originally Posted by srock

The roof rack is never the best or easiest solution. Getting the material on and off without damage to the paint is a pain plus you have to carefully secure the load as it can catch alot of air.

Didn't say it was the best or easy, just throwing it out there an option if you don't want to buy a trailer. I strapped plenty of stuff to the roof of my Sienna when I had it. Yes you have to secure it, and yes it will catch air. Didn't sound like he was planning on taking a road trip with the plywood up there. If you get someone to help you put it up there and take it down it's pretty easy not to scratch the paint.

[K-9 Hauler]

Originally Posted by NoVaT

Didn't say it was the best or easy, just throwing it out there an option if you don't want to buy a trailer. I strapped plenty of stuff to the roof of my Sienna when I had it. Yes you have to secure it, and yes it will catch air. Didn't sound like he was planning on taking a road trip with the plywood up there. If you get someone to help you put it up there and take it down it's pretty easy not to scratch the paint.

Depends on what you consider a 'road trip'...I happen to live 20 miles from the nearest home center.

[srock]

If your hauling hurricane plywood I would buy it now and store it. Having been through 5 hurricanes I can attest that you don't want to be looking for plywood or fasteners before a storm. If the materials are not sold out your will have a long wait.

I'm hoping for a good aftermarket system that unfolds and covers the entire hauling surface.

[K-9 Hauler]

That was just a single example of why I was interested in the ability to carry something of that size. I have been through 4 storms, including Andrew when I lived in S. Florida so needless to say, I am prepared...but sometimes you just have to get more.