Cargo area measurements?
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Cargo area measurements?
Hello all - new member here, who's looking into getting an extended length cargo Aerostar for a work and toy hauling vehicle.
In all my searches, I have not been able to find dimensions of the cargo area, no matter how well I google. Anyone have this information? If not, could someone with a tape measure tell me what the length, width and height is of the cargo area in their extended length van is? (I'm assuming the cargo model would be the same as the passenger model except for the few inches of interior panels.)
Thanks so much,
- Erston
In all my searches, I have not been able to find dimensions of the cargo area, no matter how well I google. Anyone have this information? If not, could someone with a tape measure tell me what the length, width and height is of the cargo area in their extended length van is? (I'm assuming the cargo model would be the same as the passenger model except for the few inches of interior panels.)
Thanks so much,
- Erston
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Re: Cargo area measurements?
Thanks khantyranitar, that is good to know!
I'm really curious as to the height of the opening, as I'm wondering if I can get a motorcycle in there (my business is with motorcycles, and it would be nice to haul the smaller bikes around without a trailer).
I'd ask about bumper height, but then I read the threads about the rear coils and shocks so I figure that measurement will change once I get the rear end up to snuff. :-)
Cheers,
- Erston
I'm really curious as to the height of the opening, as I'm wondering if I can get a motorcycle in there (my business is with motorcycles, and it would be nice to haul the smaller bikes around without a trailer).
I'd ask about bumper height, but then I read the threads about the rear coils and shocks so I figure that measurement will change once I get the rear end up to snuff. :-)
Cheers,
- Erston
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Originally Posted by Erston
Hello all - new member here, who's looking into getting an extended length cargo Aerostar for a work and toy hauling vehicle.
- Erston
- Erston
She ate her words when I drove off with the lawn mower in the back of my Aerostar.
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Clearance at the rear hatch opening is 45 1/2 inches and inside the van is 47 inches to the interior roof panel on my 92 3.0L extended. Naturally, clearance at the sliding door is less than at the rear hatch approx. 43 inches from top step to top of opening.
Ron
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Thanks, Ron!
It looks like I'll be able to get smaller bikes inside there - no big cruisers or GoldWings, but sport bikes and such should fit fine. Plus, the ability to carry 4x8 sheets of plywood... wow, how cool!
Great story, Kruse! It looks like ATVs would fit well in there too, if someone was in to those. Pretty big for a "mini-van".
Thanks again, all!
- Erston
It looks like I'll be able to get smaller bikes inside there - no big cruisers or GoldWings, but sport bikes and such should fit fine. Plus, the ability to carry 4x8 sheets of plywood... wow, how cool!
Great story, Kruse! It looks like ATVs would fit well in there too, if someone was in to those. Pretty big for a "mini-van".
Thanks again, all!
- Erston
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I have used mine to haul my son's honda cr85 to races and even had my own honda cbr900rr in there, it was a tight sqeeze but I got it in, ripped the head liner apart when we took it out though.
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Erston,
Yes, it is impressive the size of materials you can haul in the Aerostar. I've even been able to get 4X8 sheets in without taking out the rear bench seats, just lay the seat backs down, cover with old blanket to avoid damage, and be careful fitting sheets in through the hatch opening.
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Yes, it is impressive the size of materials you can haul in the Aerostar. I've even been able to get 4X8 sheets in without taking out the rear bench seats, just lay the seat backs down, cover with old blanket to avoid damage, and be careful fitting sheets in through the hatch opening.
Ron
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We have also hauled 12 foot borads completely inside the van. They were 1x6 inch planks, and we laid them across the seats and up onto the dash. If I had to brake hard, it might slide through the front window, but hey, they were completely inside, with the hatch closed. How many minivans can boast that feat?
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Thanks for the feedback, all! I wanted to let you know that you have talked me into an Aerostar! I won an auction this afternoon and it'll be here sometime tomorrow afternoon. Woohoo! :-) (the link wasn't working, but it was item number 4542837007, or try here).
'89 Aerostar Cargo, extended wheel base. 3.0l, auto (sigh, would have liked a stick) with A/C and a tape deck. No side windows, just the rear cargo door windows and the front door windows.
There's no rear seats or headliner, so I don't have to worry about damaging those if I try to put a bike in there... and it is really cool to know that I can put 10-12 foot lumber in there if I need to. I suspect that it'll mostly be for hauling supplies for my motorcycle seat business... but you never know when you might need to haul something big, eh?
Thanks again all for the help!
- Erston
'89 Aerostar Cargo, extended wheel base. 3.0l, auto (sigh, would have liked a stick) with A/C and a tape deck. No side windows, just the rear cargo door windows and the front door windows.
There's no rear seats or headliner, so I don't have to worry about damaging those if I try to put a bike in there... and it is really cool to know that I can put 10-12 foot lumber in there if I need to. I suspect that it'll mostly be for hauling supplies for my motorcycle seat business... but you never know when you might need to haul something big, eh?
Thanks again all for the help!
- Erston
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All posts here a good reason why Ford should have continued building the Aerostar. Rear wheel drive, smaller than a full size van, yet much more versitle than a Windstar regular or cargo FWD, or Ford's current minivan. It might not set sales volume records, but I'm sure it could be a great niche van, appreciated by informative owners who know what this type of van can do, contractors, businesses, and regular owners who like to haul / tow. ED
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