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Old 07-16-2012, 08:14 AM
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Hi, i am entering the world of jets, and i want to see if they can perfectly fit in an SUV (grand Cherokee or Ford Explorer). I am planning to buy a new SUV to transport my airplanes to the airfield. I had a VW Golf and when i was flying my P-51 i just folded the seats and it was OK, but now that i see in jets they are much larger... I have a Kangaroo which i havent assembled jet, because it didnt fit in my car.

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A friend of mice sent me this one, but is it a very large jet (FEJ f-86 1/5).




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Old 07-16-2012, 08:30 AM
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I can fit my jets in a 2006 chevy equinox just fine. I recently got a 6X12 enclosed trailer and I love it!
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Hi, i am entering the world of jets, and i want to see if they can perfectly fit in an SUV (grand Cherokee or Ford Explorer). I am planning to buy a new SUV to transport my airplanes to the airfield. I had a VW Golf and when i was flying my P-51 i just folded the seats and it was OK, but now that i see in jets they are much larger... I have a Kangaroo which i havent assembled jet, because it didnt fit in my car.

Please send pictures...


A friend of mice sent me this one, but is it a very large jet (FEJ f-86 1/5).




Old 07-16-2012, 08:31 AM
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Old 07-16-2012, 08:36 AM
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I have an old minivan with the rear seats removed that I only use for transporting jets. The only time I use the minivan is when I am moving jets....

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Old 07-16-2012, 08:38 AM
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They fit just fine in the back of my pickup truck.
I just make a point to not get any plane that is more than 8 feet long.
Old 07-16-2012, 08:43 AM
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Ford F-250 + 7x14 trailer.
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Ford F-450 and 40' trailer......
Old 07-16-2012, 11:07 AM
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In a Ford Flex!!
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'08 Chrysler Town and Country. Love that Stow and Go seating!
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2011 Durango.  Front passenger seat folds flat and can handle a fuselage up to 120 inches long.

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I have an old minivan with the rear seats removed that I only use for transporting jets.
ditto!! (plus other planes and stuff)

If that is not enough, then there are lots of comfy beds in the 5th wheel..........
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8 1/2 x 20 foot trailer.
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2004 Honda Odessy, we can get my Reaction54, Turbinator, BVM electra, Facet2300 and all of the support equipent in if you let me pack it. Otherwise we have a hard time getting the table in by itself. lol.
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I think that I will buy a Smart:


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Old 07-16-2012, 04:56 PM
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Wow,
Nice packing.
I have an 05 Odyssey and all I can get in it is one plane and my support equipment. I have never transported a plane with the middle seats removed.
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GMC Pick-Up with a lid on it. Looking at buying a 6x12 trailer. It won't give me the space Harley has but I think it will do the job !!!
Old 07-16-2012, 05:54 PM
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David..hope to see you and Vernon with your 40' trailer at Ga Jets this year. Im trying to talk the Austin gang into coming...its a great event.
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Tom we will be there
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here is my new baby only had it a few weeks and loving it, not more hanger rash!!!
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Old 07-16-2012, 06:48 PM
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Trailer is the way to go, especially if you have more than one..Or you could go this route..lol..Don I had to post it..lol
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Eric, you need a wider lens to get my whole rig in the shot
Old 07-17-2012, 03:04 AM
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Almost got it all here Don!
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Eric, you need a wider lens to get my whole rig in the shot

HAHA..Don, I was as far back as I could go..lol..Looks like Chris managed it..
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Now we are talking[X(]. That's the set up I want


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