liambrouillette Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) Current surf vehicle is looking like it's nearing the end, a real bummer because I love it. Just wanted to hear some suggestions for its successor. Not interested in a pickup and ideally looking for something that will fit an 11 footer inside. Must have 4 wheel drive obviously. And most likely an older more affordable option, something that can survive lots of long drives and beach driving as well. Edited September 15, 2021 by liambrouillette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthe Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 Toyota 4Runner or maybe a Toyota 4Runner, or possibly a Toyota 4Runner. Terry Mac and liambrouillette 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambrouillette Posted September 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Danthe said: Toyota 4Runner or maybe a Toyota 4Runner, or possibly a Toyota 4Runner. Does anyone know if you can fit an 11 footer inside a 3rd gen?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter123 Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) I don't beleave so. I have a Jeep Liberty, there roughly the same size, 4 Runner might be a couple of inches bigger. I can get an 7' 6" one piece in my Jeep, that's but an inch from the rear gate to almost hitting the dash bottom. So I say no 11'footer will fit. Not even a p/u bed will hold an 11'footer with out sticking out. What ever you get in a real 4x4 truck , you will have to go with a roof rack mount, A 4 Runner and a jeep liberty are about 15' to 16' overall lenght. I would look up 4 runner specs online. or measuer one at a dealer. I mostly use 2 piece rods for that reason. I don't like traveling with my rods in a front rack. Edited September 16, 2021 by hunter123 Capt, Frank Mundus. The man, the myth, the legand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopdeck Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 Your parameters narrow down your search considerably. The only thing I wanted to add is my pickup and my cap both have sliding rear windows. I can fit all my rods inside and I can largely contain the sand to the bed. I hate sand inside my vehicles. hunter123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambrouillette Posted September 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 Bummer, my current ride is an older Audi Q7 and I can slide my 11 footer right in the trunk with the tip lightly resting on the dash with about and inch to spare. Pretty awesome car for highway driving but obviously no beach driving. I'm sure an older suburban would fit one in anyone have experience with those ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryper Snyper Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Buy a new rod and a GX470. hunter123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthe Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 33 mins ago, Stryper Snyper said: Buy a new rod and a GX470. The trump card has been thrown.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connman Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Why can’t Q7 be used on the beach? The Quattro drive system is an awesome one should have no issues with beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambrouillette Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Awd is not 4wd hunter123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu caster Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Toyota Sequoia I have no problem fitting 11.5 foot rod inside vehicle. Plus its a great vehicle I'm on my 3rd one I drive about 30,000 miles a year have owned an 04,10, and now a 20 liambrouillette and hunter123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark lobster Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Ford expedition liambrouillette, Capt Buck and hunter123 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambrouillette Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 5 hours ago, Abu caster said: Toyota Sequoia I have no problem fitting 11.5 foot rod inside vehicle. Plus its a great vehicle I'm on my 3rd one I drive about 30,000 miles a year have owned an 04,10, and now a 20 Haven't really looked into those yet, very good suggestion. Do you do any beach driving ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu caster Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Yes all of my sequoias have been on the beach many times mostly NC they do great in the sand lots of low end torque never have been stuck never had to use 4 lo in sand FYI all of them have been stock my new one is a TRD Pro hunter123 and liambrouillette 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambrouillette Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Can anyone confirm if a 11 footer will or will not fit inside a 5th gen 4Runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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