I was looking at a new SUV/minivan and found one I liked. I brought my wife over for a test drive and discovered she could not get in the vehicle
because of of her bad knees. I was thinking about buying a used buggy this year but now I'm not sure. So now I need to buy a car with a rear fold down
seat.
Is anyone out there that is transporting their buggy in a car ?? If they are which buggy and car are they using. aronma - 6-2-2016 at 06:51 AM
You might just want to put a trailer hitch on the vehicle you buy and get a rack for your buggy. It's will give you a lot more room when you're
traveling and you don't have to worry if you buy a bigger buggy.abkayak - 6-2-2016 at 07:00 AM
i built a buggy rack for my forester plugs into a 1" hitch..total cost about 12$ got 3 yrs on ithiaguy - 6-2-2016 at 07:49 AM
Same issue I had when I went through the decision-making process. I thought I was going to be forced into the PL Folding, but markite proved me wrong.
I bought the PL XR+ with the wide axel, and it fits into my 2007 Mazda3 Sport (hatch) easily with one of the rear seats down. The only disassembly
required is sliding off of the rear axel - no need to remove the wheels.
I think that the new design of the 3 may be too small (the CX3), but worth the look. (My next wheels will be the CX5, but I have to run my 3 into the
ground first.)
It might also be worth looking at the Mazda5; access is easy, there's lots of room in the back, and it's built on the 3 platform. (Yes... My name is
Howard and I am a Mazda fanboy.)Windstruck - 6-2-2016 at 08:22 AM
I have a PL BigFoot+, also with a "wide" axle. Like Hiaguy I only have to take off the rear axle by unhooking two nylon straps that have backpack-like
clips. I put it in two different vehicles, my main ride (Ford Edge) or my secondary ride (Subaru Forester).
I usually flip both seats down in both rides, but both have the 2+1 type back seats so if I need a back seat for some reason I only flip down the
wider seat back. With the great big tires on the BigFoot and longer axle I need to put the rear axle/wheels on an angle in the back to make it fit.
Here's something to think about. If you go the PL route for your buggy, the BigFoot+ and XR+ are easier to work with than the PL folding buggy. I
originally bought a used Folding bug thinking it would be easier to transport but actually it's harder. The thing is, the folding bug creates a large
heavy cube when folded up, while the BF and XR break down quickly to two separate longer parts. Think one large cube or two longer rectangles. The
rectangles are easier to work with loading in and out of your ride, both from a size and weight perspective. Also, the Folding buggy feels more
rickety when you sit in it than the other two.
I would prefer a rack or tow option as mention above, but I don't have the tow hitch on either vehicle so I needed the in-the-back solution.
Good luck!markite - 6-2-2016 at 08:31 AM
and if you want to borrow a car tester buggy let me know - i can put together an XR+ or a bigfoot o a bigfoot with wides asym wheels and lend it to
you just so you can look at vehicles :Ddangerdan - 6-2-2016 at 09:06 AM
and if you want to borrow a car tester buggy let me know - i can put together an XR+ or a bigfoot o a bigfoot with wides asym wheels and lend it to
you just so you can look at vehicles :D
Great suggestions here. I'm not to keen on a trailer hitch as it might be more expensive to install than the buggy. I like MarS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-s idea.
Mark once I get my vehicle I'll give you a call and we will set something up. If your setup works maybe you can sell me a buggy.
Thanks everyone for great suggestions
abkayak - 6-2-2016 at 09:51 AM
Trailer hitch is 120$ 4 bolt 1 hr do it yourself project nowadays....jusayinhiaguy - 6-2-2016 at 09:56 AM
Trailer hitch is 120$ 4 bolt 1 hr do it yourself project nowadays....jusayin
that's not including the shipping, duties and taxes, and the (current) killer $US to $CDN exchange rates
Besides, a new car is more fun :wee:markite - 6-2-2016 at 10:06 AM
Howard, I got a hitch last year from a Canadian manufacturer/supplier and had the choice of delivered to the dealer in town or my door next day, no
shipping cost. Had a friend install it for me. No need to spend huge on US exchange rate and shipping: Canadianhitches.ca
(Just one example). For my vehicle and a 2 inch receiver was 175.00 + taxhiaguy - 6-2-2016 at 10:38 AM
just trying' to show the 'merikans how good they got it skimtwashington - 6-2-2016 at 11:03 AM
My PL Comp buggy fits in trunk of 2 door Honda Civic Coupe after I take off (pops off-no tools needed ) back axle and one back wheel. Always a dry
seat in wet travel !
For the Bigfoot or Flexi standard(with bolts) I don't take apart anything and use a bike rack off back trunk. Axle sits where a bike top tube would
go..... front tire rests on back window. Front wheel tied down with double(2) bungees or strapping w/hooks under each car back fenders. Back axle
nests in bike bar's raised curl but tied onto bar.
Both reasonably quick transitions.
Get a strong Bike rack if going this option and using bigger than basic buggy(like a bigfoot ). Mine is borderline for heavier buggy.... but I
transport just a few miles usually.
I got cheap used bike racks locally off craig's list. Very common listed itemBeamerBob - 6-2-2016 at 11:16 AM
Even my Apex breaks down to fit in a small space in my now smaller yukon compared to my old yukon xl. Fork off. Axle off. fork sits in the seat.
I'd only do all that for a long trip where I have to keep it in the car. My homemade buggy rack cost almost nothing with friends mostly doing the
welding and I can be loaded and gone in a few minutes.
