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OK, chiming in late, here, but for anyone still looking for their vehicle, consider a used Chevy Astro Van. They don't make them anymore, but they are the only small passenger van (I think) built on a truck chassi. They run forever...easily 300,000 miles. They come in AWD, and they are HUGE inside compared to the little bullet-shaped minivans. My sister-in-law has one that is cherry red with great chrome wheels. I always thought if I was going to drive a van, I wanted it to look like someone was having sex in the back rather than having kids in the back! LOL...just my own image problems!
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04-13-2007, 07:32 PM #106
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Congrats CWR! I have an 04 Element and love it! It's so nice to be able to just roll the bikes in the back - you'll love it! Have fun!
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04-13-2007, 07:55 PM #107
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04-14-2007, 07:30 AM #108
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Congrats on the Element, love em. A friend of mine from work just bought one, a redish color - out of 60 people I was the only one who sided with her. She loves it for her bike too. I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee - I love JEEPS. My bike fits laying down, but thats it, have to use my bike rack. My next one is going to be a Jeep Wrangler. Anyone a Jeep Lover too????
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04-14-2007, 09:33 AM #109
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how do you girls strap down the bike or bikes in the back of the element and what kind of staps do you use?
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04-14-2007, 09:46 AM #110
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This is the "lazy" way, and maybe not the best way for really long distance bumpy drives:
Originally Posted by chickwhorips
Take the back seats OUT completely.
Open the back all the way. Lift your bike (don't take the wheels off or anything) into the back either front first or back first. It depends on which side you want to use- best to lean it with the derailleur side away from the wall. Lean it against the side of the car interior.
Take a long nylon luggage strap with adjustable buckle and thread it around both the top tube and the hand-hold handle above the passenger door near the ceiling. Buckle and pull the strap as tight as you can without lifting the bike off the floor. Use two straps if it makes you feel more secure. If you are really picky, drape a blanket between the bike and the side of the car for added protection.
Off you go!Lisa
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