mxaexm

Hey guys,

do you own a car just to transport your planes? I would love to own old VW Bus (the 1970s edition) to transport my airplanes and I was thinking if a lot of people have cars designated only for transporting airplanes...show us some pictures!!

MinnFlyer

My Feedback: (4)

I don't own a car specifically for planes, but anytime I buy a new car, one of the stipulations is that it needs to be able to haul planes.

About two years ago, I downsized from my Blazer to a Forester.

RC_MAN

My Feedback: (11)

I have the Chrysler Minivan with Stow n Go Seating. Best model airplane houler EVER.

mxaexm

Most likely my next car will be Subaru so I will be able to carry bigger airplanes than in my Corolla....

my05monte

My 05 Monte Carlo has the fold-down rear seat and I can just get my Mustang an LT-40 in there. The wife agrees we need a 68 Impala with a matching trailer

Insanemoondoggie

I started flying 4 years ago and went from a chevy S 10 to a Tahoe .

Ernie P.

My Feedback: (3)

Absolutely not! I wanted the Dodge Grand Caravan with stow flat seating to... carry around grandchildren.... yeah! That's it! Thanks; Ernie P.

ChuckW

When I bought my truck I specifically got 4-doors so that I could fold down the rear seat and haul small airplanes and gear back there. Bigger stuff rides in the bed. Going to get a trailer one of these days. I know a few people who own vans for their airplanes too.

One of these days I'll sneak my wife's Lexus out and haul a few planes to the field in it just to get her worked up.

huck1199

Sold my Buick Lesabre and got a Chrysler Town & Country with Stow n Go Seating and power doors and rear gate. Greatest mini van going. Has charge plug for my charger and I leave one second row seat up to hold my battery box, etc.

Insanemoondoggie

In the spring a few feilds I fly ,you need 4 wheel drive, also living in Minnesota the snow gets pretty deep getting back to the sod feilds .

Charlie P.

Yes.

But as soon as I find a job I'll use it for commuting to that, too. []

Damn "restructuring".

dignlivn

You Asked,

Here is my Aircraft Carrier,

Bob

dignlivn

Opps,


Bob

jetmech05

yes I do...I have a 95 Econoline with a shelf in the back.......and a rack on the sides for the wings

loser

My Feedback: (37)

YES.....Full size cargo van with racks half way up sides that go from side to side. Can put two 35%ers on floor and a couple small/med sized ones on the racks. Its only used for hauling "the toys".
Steve

KW_Counter

When I started flying I quickly figured out my '99 Mustang wasn't going to work.
I bought a 2002 Mazda B4000 P/U and installed a roll up tonneau cover and
sold the Mustang to my daughter - I hope she starts making payments soon [] .
I recently bought a Ford Focus as a commuter car and kept the P/U.
I guess I have a vehicle just for hauling planes, lumber, starting benches, garbage .....
Good Luck,
KW_Counter

-pkh-

My Feedback: (2)

Same here. When some guy rear-ended my Jeep Cherokee and totaled it, I got a Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon. About the same cargo area as the Jeep for transporting planes, but much better gas mileage!

MinnFlyer

My Feedback: (4)

LOL, my blazer got rear-ended and totaled too! and ditto, about the same room with better gas mileage.

Flyin Beagle

My Feedback: (1)

Nope, I already had the 3/4 ton Chevy for hauling the boat, tractors, and other misc equipment. Now I need a 25 foot box trailer full of airplanes to put behind it. Unfortunately my current collection will fit in the cab, but I have dreams of needing the trailer in the future. Just don't tell my wife.

Villa

I always consider my planes when purchasing a car. I have had three Ford Hatchbacks. Here is my 2007 Ford Focus and my Flying Indycar and my Flying Lawnmower. Both are 46 size planes.

anuthabubba

My Feedback: (102)

My first car was a '64 Ford Ranch Wagon and I have had vans/mini vans ever since. Always felt the need for the extra space to haul model airlanes, bicycles, etc.

Terry in LP

R/C Lee

My Feedback: (3)

I've given some thought to this, and haven't solved the problem yet. I currently drive a 4-Runner, which is fine for most of my airplanes up to around 60" +/- wingspan. However, as I get more into scale, and the one-piece wings approach 90", it's a problem to get it all in without some hanger damage. Been thinking about a new Toyota or Honda van, which, with the rear seats out, would work out just fine. But, where do I store the seats - another problem. Also been thinking about buying a used cargo van (Ford E250 or the like). With this economy, probably can pick up a good used one for not too much. Requirements where I live do not allow a trailer to be parked more than two days, so that's out. Good to hear some of your solutions. Lee

757jonp

My Feedback: (48)

Last year I was kinda sorta looking around for a Van to transport my planes. Finally the right deal popped up...one of those Lumina APV's came on the market, bought it for $400! Bunch of miles on it, but it's a good running local beater/hoopti! As a bonus, the owners son had removed the seats, and he couldn't find them. I didn't want to fool with them anyway! Best model aircraft accessory I've bought in a long time......

MILDBILL-RCU

My Feedback: (6)

I picked up a Dodge Grand Caravan for $50.00 from a lady that didnt want to sink anymore money into it. I did the head gaskets & power steering line repair myself & I'm telling you it is the best all around vehicle I have ever owned. Just like R/C man says. I can fit 2 1/3 scale with lots of room to spare. 29 mpg too! When it dies, I'll find another. Full size van might have more room, but can not beat the milage with this thing. It also moved me here to N.Carolina from Ohio this summer & after 3 years of hauling me & my planes & then moving, it is still going strong. Bill

Gray Beard

My Feedback: (-1)

This van was sitting in the show room in 1999, has everything in it that was offered then, even real leather seats. I bought it to haul my mother in law in, it was the only thing low enough that she could get in without being lifted. After she passed I took it over as my hauler. The photo only shows two planes in it but one is a 68 inch Boeing F4B-2 Bipe and the other is a 66 inch Tiger Moth. I was heading out for a few days at an IMAA show so after the planes went in {assembled} then all my camping gear was stowed. If I was going to by another hauler it would be a cargo van so I could finish the insides for planes and gear plus all the other stuff I haul when leaving for weekend trips.