SWB or LWB
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SWB or LWB
After looking through the forum, (old posts) and trying to do the money math i think its also worthwhile to get owners thoughts. What are peoples experiences with the two different wheelbases? What are the pros and cons of the two? Is their anyone who would want to reverse their decision? Sorry if this post seems redundant.
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If you often use the 3rd row for people, you should probably consider the EL. Even if you only use 2 rows, consider how much stuff you will usually carry while you have 4 people in the vehicle.
The EL can carry 4x8 sheets of stuff behind the front seat, which might be a consideration.
On the other hand, consider where you have to park the Expy; if you have an 18 foot deep garage spot, the EL ain't gonna fit...
George
The EL can carry 4x8 sheets of stuff behind the front seat, which might be a consideration.
On the other hand, consider where you have to park the Expy; if you have an 18 foot deep garage spot, the EL ain't gonna fit...
George
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I have a regular and I wish it was the EL. I find that I constantly need that extra bit of space when I load something into the back. Not to mention as stated above, with the 3rd row seats up there is basically no cargo space behind them. The next one I buy will be an EL for sure!
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On range I think the regular length holds 28 gallons and the EL 33ish. My bladder will give out long before I use up 28 gallons.
George
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EL
People in the front seats.
People in the 2nd row seats
300lbs of dogs in the rear cargo area with cage panel between 2nd row and rear cargo
Try doing that in the standard model.
People in the front seats.
People in the 2nd row seats
300lbs of dogs in the rear cargo area with cage panel between 2nd row and rear cargo
Try doing that in the standard model.
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We've been looking at the EL's, and comparing them to the standard length. For us, I think we'll go EL. We have 4 labrador retrievers that take up a LOT of rear cargo space, and that's with the 3rd row seat folded down, lol.
I hear you on the bladder thing George, hahaha.
I hear you on the bladder thing George, hahaha.
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My wife and I will be trading our Explorer in for a 2018 Expedition Max. Our first kid will be here in December and we travel a lot with our two dogs. Just makes it easier to take lots of stuff and keep it all heated. I'd really suggest for those that only want/need a swb, and don't tow, an Explorer would be a better choice, but that's just my personal opinion.
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