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Will a 10 foot sun shade fit in the Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by mmmodem, Jul 18, 2013.

  1. mmmodem

    mmmodem Senior Taste Tester

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    I purchased a 10 foot exterior sunshade today in preparation for another heat wave this weekend. Will it fit in the car?
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    Yes, yes it will. With room to for the toddler and her mom reclined in the passenger seat. This car continues to impress me. I was going to dangle it out the window but no need.

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    And then there was this guy in a Lexus 2 seat convertible and suddenly, my triumph didn't seem so great. That's a water heater in his passenger seat.
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    Lol on the water heater. Probably got pulled over (hopefully) by LEO on the way home. Unless it was a very short drive home.

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    That is so awesome with the water heater!!!!! But so illegal!!!!!!
     
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    Dude, are you running a radar detector?
     
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    Seems dangerous, but I wouldn't pay to rent a Uhaul to take a sunshade home. Lol. Also that guy in the Lexus -- If he's rich enough to be driving that car around, you'd think he could have just rented one of the flatbeds at Home Depot or something.
     
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    That's my dash cam. I captured the Lexus as I was leaving the store. I don't like the placement, that's why the power cable is still dangling off the side instead of tidied up. My wife made the same comment about the Lexus.
     
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    dbcassidy Toyota Hybrid Nation, 8 Million Strong

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    What if the water heater had its' seat belt on?:LOL:

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    it's a pretty versatile car. i actually found a used lawnmower on craigslist and was able to unscrew the handles and put it in the hatch. It was already holding a fire pit we just got at menard's too. plus had two little kids in backseat.
     
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    I've transported a fake 7 foot tall Christmas tree in the trunk without folding the seats down.

    Emboldened by the sun shade, I attempted to transport a sofa set my sister no longer wanted this Monday. After breaking down the sofa, I managed to cram all but 3 pieces in the Prius. It was a failure but impressive that 3/4 of a sofa fit inside. If it was a Prius v without the sloped hatch door, I pretty sure it would've fit completely.
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    42" led tv in the box and a over the stove microwave in the box! :)
     
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    It will fit a 10'4" SUP also.
     

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    Looks like you may have had nervous right lane changes. I could hardy see out the right side with all the sofa cushions in the way.
     
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    That hardly looks safe to drive. There's little room for the driver to sit without bumping into the sup.
     
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    I don't get it! Who needs that much hot water in a Lexus? :)
     
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    I fitted a Bosch washer and drier in mine. The guy I bought them from could not believe it.
     
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    no bumping at all. Full visibility too.
     
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