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Toyota Hiace & Windsurfer LT

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Created by snapperfish > 9 months ago, 24 Apr 2022
snapperfish
NSW, 61 posts
24 Apr 2022 2:28PM
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Does an LT fit inside a Toyota Hiace van?
(LT board length = 365.6cm)

cheers,
sf

Mark _australia
WA, 23447 posts
24 Apr 2022 1:03PM
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The new model is shorter inside so u might need to specify year?

I feel your pain all manufacturers show a cargo area dimension but not dash to rear measurement

WindmanV
VIC, 788 posts
24 Apr 2022 5:43PM
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Current model, LWB load area length is 3180mm

See Download Specifications at the bottom of this page: www.toyota.com.au/hiace/range

WindmanV
VIC, 788 posts
24 Apr 2022 6:08PM
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Ford Transit, 350E, RWD,, Jumbo, 4256mm.

Mark _australia
WA, 23447 posts
24 Apr 2022 4:59PM
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WindmanV said..
Current model, LWB load area length is 3180mm

See Download Specifications at the bottom of this page: www.toyota.com.au/hiace/range




If that's true, he might get it in
I thought it was about 2350 or so for cargo area length?

EDIT - you mean SLWB ? If so, front seat forward will maybe add jusssttt enough

lotofwind
NSW, 6451 posts
24 Apr 2022 8:12PM
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The LT wont fit inside a Toyota Hiace, but,
A Toyota Hiace will easily fit on top of an LT if you need to get the van across a river.
But you will find the Hiace to turn and handle a lot better than than a LT.
Hope this helps.

Ben1973
1007 posts
25 Apr 2022 12:13AM
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Mark _australia said..
The new model is shorter inside so u might need to specify year?

I feel your pain all manufacturers show a cargo area dimension but not dash to rear measurement


Probably needs to be an 80's car as that's when the LT was designed. (-;

HotBodMon
NSW, 610 posts
25 Apr 2022 10:39AM
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just measured my Express ( knockoff Reanult trafic SWB ) 375cm , because there is a decent cavity under the passenger bench right to the firewall . 10G's cheaper than than a Hiace with 10 year warranty also.pwease considah

snapperfish
NSW, 61 posts
25 Apr 2022 3:31PM
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Thanks everyone for the measurements / advice etc.
Yeah, I had wondered if the SLWB might have been just long enough.

I'll keep reading the trolley thread for a while longer lol
cheers,
sf

PS: The express looks really great. I am a bit envious :) You should get yourself an LT to go with that, hotbodmon!

RichardG
WA, 3758 posts
25 Apr 2022 5:25PM
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I used to be able to fit two 9'8" Bing Pintail Lightweight surfboards inside my Alfa Romeo 159 Ti Sedan as long as the fins were removed and with all seats laid down aside from the drivers seat and one rear passenger seat operating (split fold). I would expect fitting an LT (12'6") into a van would be child's play.I have seen the VW Transporter LWB used for the LT. Please report your findings when you test the van.

stehsegler
WA, 3542 posts
25 Apr 2022 5:26PM
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It's the size of a tree... you are lucky to fit onto the roof without having to attach a signal flag. I bet in years to come they will make shorter boards that are easier to transport... oh wait minute...

Imax1
QLD, 4925 posts
25 Apr 2022 7:57PM
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You would think by now , with space technology , they could make a long board in two parts . They did it with masts . And that was almost as cool as a clamp on boom .
I have to say , when I was 18 and my board and rolled up sail around the mast on the roof of my shaggin wagon , ( HQ station wagon , three on the tree , with paisley curtains that my mum made for me ) , was way cooler than all my gear now banging against my head inside my car .

Mark _australia
WA, 23447 posts
25 Apr 2022 6:32PM
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Send me a longboard and I'll do it

LasserDrakar
40 posts
25 Apr 2022 9:09PM
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Imax1 said..
You would think by now , with space technology , they could make a long board in two parts . They did it with masts . And that was almost as cool as a clamp on boom .
I have to say , when I was 18 and my board and rolled up sail around the mast on the roof of my shaggin wagon , ( HQ station wagon , three on the tree , with paisley curtains that my mum made for me ) , was way cooler than all my gear now banging against my head inside my car .


Just bought roof bars for my car because it was getting to the point that it was either my gear or me in the car.

Paddlezz
101 posts
27 Apr 2022 3:39AM
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Yes a roof bar solution is the best, but will you ride 24/7 with a board on the roof?
I have had a 2011 Merc Viano/Vito XXL.
My 12.6 x 28" SIC Bullet SUP fitted in diagonally on the dashboard with no hair width left.



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