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fitting things in the Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ironrosewhippets, Aug 14, 2004.

  1. ironrosewhippets

    ironrosewhippets New Member

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    Anyone with spare time, a tape measure and a Prius?

    If so, can someone please measure the width of the rear cargo area about 10 inches above the floor?

    Anyway one of the things I want to fit in my "Prius to be" are dog crates. I have taken 2 different ones to dealers to make sure they fit. The last one was 32"L x 22"W x 23"H. The widest part is actually 10-12 inches from the ground. When I put it in with the seats down I could slide it all the way off the seats into the cargo area with the hatch down. It also didn't seem to take up 1/2 the back width. I really want to get 2 of the above and a 36â€Lx21â€Wx24â€H in. The 2 are plastic and the widest part is about 1/2 way up, the other is wire and strait up and down. My plan was the 2 plastic facing the back and the wire on the folded down seats facing a door. I am hoping to still fit 3 in, they will not stay in all the time but I can easily get 4 of the dogs in those 3 crates. I can get creative but am hoping that the 41.5 width I saw was at the bottom and that the sides curve in like in the pictures.

    Thanks,

    Jacquie
     
    #1 ironrosewhippets, Aug 14, 2004
  2. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    Brad Posted this photo in another thread...should help you out...[​IMG]
     
    #2 efusco, Aug 15, 2004
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    I made that for Brad about 2 months ago. We were IM'ing each other, and Brad was wanted to get the info on room in the back for a dog carrier. So I went out into the garage at 11:00pm at night and took that terrible, in my opinion, picture with my T616 phone, then came back and opened it with paint and added the measurements.
     
    #3 Brian, Aug 15, 2004
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    Well I never got the measurement I was looking for so in a week and a half I go to Appleton to put my dog crates into someone elses car. Thanks Larry!

    Jacquie
     
    #4 ironrosewhippets, Aug 22, 2004
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    I don't know about crates but you can size out this dog picture. What kind of dogs my crate does not fit.
     
    #5 hdrygas, Aug 22, 2004
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    I hope Sasha remembers to lie down when you close the hatch!
     
    #6 bruceha_2000, Aug 23, 2004
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