Car that fits a fridge...

[ETThompson]

We're looking at getting a new car (SUV) next year and of course I need to plan for fitting my fridge!

Right now we have a 2008 Ford Escape, which fits the 810e like a glove if you fold down the larger fold down seat, and the head fits right beside it. It's like it was designed for the cab (though can't do it when the cover's on...)

We're looking at a recent (not new, probably 2012 - 2014) CR-V - anyone know if this will fit one? Other good SUVs in this class which would work? We're not gonna go much bigger, we want a 'small' SUV. But it's gotta fit the fridge f course!

--ET

 

[beans-on-toast]

We're looking at getting a new car (SUV) next year and of course I need to plan for fitting my fridge!

Rolls Royce offers an optional fridge in the trunk.

 

[S-Bigbottom]

Take your cab with you while car shopping.

 

[hondo4life]

CR-V is good. The very related Element is also very roomy and has the fold down tailgate for super easy loading of fridges, although it was discontinued in 2011.

 

[HaphAsSard]

Depending on specifics, a soapbox might fit inside a fridge.

 

[stigbeve]

Found this on a car forum for a '17 CR-V

Width between the wheel wells is 41"; non wheel well width is 57.5" Length is a little more complicated as the back hatch is curved so the distance on the sides is less than the middle. That said, here is the distance based on different configurations: --With passengers in the back seat, the cargo area is 38" deep in the middle and 35" deep on the left and right sides. -- With the back seat folded down, it is 73" deep in the middle and 70.5" on the sides. -- With the front passenger seat all the way forward, the distance is 83"

 

[honeyiscool]

I have a 2006 Escape and my bestie has a 2016 or so CR-V. I can't imagine anything that fits my car not fitting hers.

 

[two fingers]

Take your cab with you while car shopping.

This. Anyone who won't let you try it doesn't want to sell you a car.

That being said, I hope you get some real world experience answers.

 

[ETThompson]

Thanks...kind of. Well, some of you!

 

[floridagatorfan]

I know a fridge will fit in a Ford edge very nicely . And it looks like it will in the crv. According to the specs stigbeve posted

 

[Edwcdc]

Fitting is one thing, ease of loading and unloading is another. Of course as I'm recovering from shoulder surgery, everything looks heavy and inconvenient!

 

[Edwcdc]

Not sure why that printed so bold. Sorry

 

[IngloriousOz]

2011 Subaru Outback will fit the fridge.

 

[floridagatorfan]

As far as ease of unload and load check out Dino's video on YouTube on how to load a fridge. Just search how to unload an Ampeg 810

 

[HolmeBass]

Take your cab with you while car shopping.

That is exactly what I did before buying a Subaru Outback. Although it wasn't a fridge, it was a Metro, and it had to fit without folding down the back seats. Ended up moving up from the Forester to the Outback b/c the Forester did not meet this criteria.

 

[BadExample]

Not sure why that printed so bold. Sorry

I'd be angry too just after a shoulder repair!

 

[MFeleki]

Take your cab with you while car shopping.

I agree, much more practical than a tape measure.

 

[AL_BASS]

Ford transit van? I know it is not and SUV but I am looking at one to haul gear.

 

[Korladis]

We're looking at getting a new car (SUV) next year and of course I need to plan for fitting my fridge!

Right now we have a 2008 Ford Escape, which fits the 810e like a glove if you fold down the larger fold down seat, and the head fits right beside it. It's like it was designed for the cab (though can't do it when the cover's on...)

We're looking at a recent (not new, probably 2012 - 2014) CR-V - anyone know if this will fit one? Other good SUVs in this class which would work? We're not gonna go much bigger, we want a 'small' SUV. But it's gotta fit the fridge f course!

--ET

Almost any hatchback will do.

 

[angrychair]

Focus ST fits with back seats folded down.
I even measured the Fiesta ST before I bought my focus and I think it would have even fit in a Fiesta hatch.