Landcruiser and Engel question all in one :)

Submitted: Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 13:40
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I have done a search and found nothing, zip, nudda, zero etc about the following question LOL

Has anyone done or know if you can fit a 60L engel through the rear side doors of a Landcruiser when the seats are removed.
As we are leaving the 2 kids at home when we go to the National Gathering I am hoping that the Engel can fit where the rear seats are in Darkie.
I am feeling lazy and don't want to remove the seats before the attempt if someone knows it wont fit :))

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Reply By: Axel [ the real one ] - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 13:46

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 13:46
Doubt it, I have the 15 lt behind the drivers seat on a shelf , in/out takes a bit of manouvering , never know unless u try ,,LOL.
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Follow Up By: Kev & Darkie - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 15:56

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 15:56
Axel,

I could get my old 40l Engel in the back seat of the triton but not the newish 60l, the 100 series has a wider door so I think it will fit if the seats are removed and the front seats are forward for the install.
I may just have to give it a go next week when I don't need the seats in Darkie.

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Reply By: Member -Signman - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 13:55

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 13:55
G'day Kev
I assume you're talking of Mitta Mitta??
If so- do you know of any 4WD trips organised there??
From what I've read so far- this one doesn't have a patch on the Tassie one !!
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Follow Up By: madcow - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 14:33

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 14:33
There are a number of tracks and treks in the area. Good view to be had from Mt Benambra. We are not going but will drop by and have a look. i know of 1 person from our club that is going to there.
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Follow Up By: Kev & Darkie - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 15:48

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 15:48
Signman,

I mean the EO one at Innaminka.

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Reply By: Willem - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 14:49

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 14:49
Why don't you fit it somewhere on the tray??????
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Follow Up By: Kev & Darkie - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 15:49

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 15:49
But where will all the firewood go ;))

It may well end up on the tray but just considering the options ATM.

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Reply By: normo - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 14:56

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 14:56
Ever heard of a tape measure ??
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Follow Up By: Kev & Darkie - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 15:53

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 15:53
Yes I have but even a tape measure can lead to a false sense of success due to the overall angle of approach etc, due to the door opening.
My back is in no condition to try to attempt the impossible.
If it can fit then I will do it, ATM it wont fit through the door with the seats in but by my calculations (with the tape measure) it will if the seats are removed, pending the doors don't restrict the required access. Hence my question.

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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 16:48

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 16:48
Why not put the fridge in through the back, then push it towards the front and lower it to the floor level once the seats are removed.





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Follow Up By: Steve from Top End Explorer Tours - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 17:13

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 17:13
Hey Sand man

click on his rig pic to find the answer. lol

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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Saturday, Feb 09, 2008 at 15:11

Saturday, Feb 09, 2008 at 15:11
he could just push harder, its only a cruiser
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Follow Up By: Kev & Darkie - Saturday, Feb 09, 2008 at 15:16

Saturday, Feb 09, 2008 at 15:16
That's enough out of you Bonz LOL
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Saturday, Feb 09, 2008 at 15:18

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Indeed some Bonz is NEVER enough
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Reply By: Member - John T (NSW) - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 16:55

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 16:55
G'day Kev

The answer is yes. I had a 60 litre Engel in the back seat area of my 100 series LC for work. Seats out and _Affordable_Storage_Drawers.aspx and cargo barrier installed - the fridge fitted OK with motorbike tiedowns holding it in place.

Hope to see you at Innamincka in July.

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Follow Up By: Kev & Darkie - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 17:55

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 17:55
That's what I was after, Thanks John.
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Reply By: Member - andrew B (Kununurra) - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 17:03

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 17:03
Gday Kev

you could go down and get the cardboard box it came in or a similar one for trials.....another option I have used for similar shaped items you could get them through the front door, accross to the back with the front seat layed right back (in sleeping mode), then mooved across the other side where you want it to go. You may be able to remove the 'stopper' so the back door opens a bit wider, or remove the door completely for installation if you don't plan to take it in or out too often.

or....put it in the front seat where you can rreach it easily, and put the passenger in the back.....my wife would glady make that sacrifice (she doesnt read stuff on this site LOL)

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Follow Up By: Kev & Darkie - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 17:59

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 17:59
Both great ideas Andrew.
I may use the front seat idea if she complains to much for the return trip LOL

It will only be for selected trips so I don't want to have to remove the rear doors just to get a fridge in. If it comes to that I'll trade the 60 in for 2 x 32l ones (which may happen yet).

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Reply By: 96 GXL 80 series - Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 21:55

Friday, Feb 08, 2008 at 21:55
Hey Kev,
you could always get Rusty on Steroids (Oxy} out.
Loosing a bit more metal you won't notice the difference, only for road noise.
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