4xnissan

Hi,
Ive been a long time vw man and own a 03 golf. I need a bigger vehicle for transporting wheelchairs scooters etc. I love the X -trail and was wondering if anyone knows the height of the trunk opening. I'm hoping its 40" or higher because thats the average height of the stuff I'm going to be loading and unloading. Most of the people that have my job end up buying a minivan but I really want to keep my dignity, I'm only 23!!

 

Canada's Far East

Just popped out with the tape and took some readings for you....

Unfortunately, they may not meet your needs.

The opening is "tapered".

Dead-center height is only 36" at best.

It's a tad better on the width - - at the bottom it's approx 45" and as you get to the top (left/right) it's 38".....

Wonder if your items could be placed in on their side ??

Hope this helps.

Cheers = Roger

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4xnissan

Wow thanks for the quick response. Thats pretty close, maybe I can pull it off.

jimboylan

You can check out the suitability for wheelchairs at the {1181385143984}1&selectedVehicleId=2462083]Motability site.

Jim

flynn

There's useful info there for wheelchair users and others Jim.

I found the PDF here: http://www.ricability.org.uk/reports...5dr-estate.pdf

Whoops, broken link fixed.

 

aussietrail

The exy can be converted for wheelchair access as well.

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flynn

My old dogs would appreciate one of those.

jimboylan

Not too sure where the caravan gets hitched after the conversion though

Jim

davec

Ummm, where has the exhaust pipe gone?

aussietrail

Good question

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flynn

There's a serious amount of work there, restrengthening the floor alone must be a major job so I'd guess the exhaust is the least of it. Looks like serious money so the dogs will just have to jump.

If someone did make some sort fold-down step or ramp for old hounds that fitted all similar vehicles and didn't require major fitting, they'd make a serious fortune. I won't charge anything for that idea.

aussietrail

There is something like this already available

Check it out HERE

Not only it's good for the good old dogs, but it provides the extra protection for your exy in carparks

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jimboylan

There is also another solution here for those on a tighter budget.

Jim

aussietrail

hahahahahaha

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flynn

And those who can't afford a plank of wood can use a cardboard box like me. (World patent applied for.) If they get wet the box collapses when said dogs jump on it which confuses them no end.

Think it would need to be wider for dogs Jalal. They need to get their backsides onto the step then jump from there. There are folding ramps on the market for around 70UKP but not much better than Jim's solution. The end on the ground gets muddy or dusty then you have to put it on your back seats. I want something like those folding steps on ambulances to stop jumping dogs scratching my paintwork.