Nytimes770
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I may pull trigger on an xlt tomorrow. With the rack on top will I have any problems getting it in my standard size residential garage?
Height and fit in garage
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nobrainer
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best way to know is to get out a measuring tape and measure.
210″ L x 80″ W x 76-77″ H --- this is for the regular size (non-max).
I had to set my stop point on the lift gate height lower than I would have liked because of my garage door.
210″ L x 80″ W x 76-77″ H --- this is for the regular size (non-max).
I had to set my stop point on the lift gate height lower than I would have liked because of my garage door.
JNick
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While the factory rack/rails likely won't have a clearance issue, if you put anything on those rails that's another story.
I am battling that right now. I can't find a solution to transport skis on the roof without it hitting the garage door opening.
I am battling that right now. I can't find a solution to transport skis on the roof without it hitting the garage door opening.
scottdm
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Time for an 8' tall garage door! I'm actually in the process of having our 7' tall door opening enlarged so that an 8' tall door can be installed for a Super Duty to fit comfortably.
JNick
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How much is that costing?
Flexpedition
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My wife will sometimes park right smack dab in the middle of our 2 car bay when its empty.
She learned by surprise that the power-is-out-emergency-release-cord (which dangles from the rail trolly) wanted to hop in and go for a ride when she has the moon roof open. The T-shaped handle is something like a hook and probably could have pulled had she not noticed. We don't have a roof rack but wonder if crossbars would also grab hold.
The long cord had a knot at the end which the T-handle sits on. I simply cut the cord a foot shorter, tied a new knot, and now you have to tippy toe to reach it. Crisis averted.
She learned by surprise that the power-is-out-emergency-release-cord (which dangles from the rail trolly) wanted to hop in and go for a ride when she has the moon roof open. The T-shaped handle is something like a hook and probably could have pulled had she not noticed. We don't have a roof rack but wonder if crossbars would also grab hold.
The long cord had a knot at the end which the T-handle sits on. I simply cut the cord a foot shorter, tied a new knot, and now you have to tippy toe to reach it. Crisis averted.
scottdm
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More than I care to admit. Have new LVL's for the 16' span that supports the roof over the door opening and have to have masonry work redone above the opening before the new door is installed. Have lots of ceiling height, so it will be a nice improvement. I can finally pull the Expy into the garage with a Thule box on the roof, etc and have height for a Super Duty in the not too distant future. Super Duty's are right on the hairy edge of 7' tall, so too close for me if there is snow on the approach, etc.
JNick
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Our secondary basement garage has a 8 footer and it’s awesome. Unfortunately it’s 1.5 inches too short for our new overland trailer so I have to do a wheel swap before parking it. I guess it’s not so bad as this will prevent any flat spotting but 1.5 inches is so close. The last house we ever buy will not have this issue, we are sure if that.
Calidad
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I’d love a higher entry. But some dope ran the roof line the wrong way. I’d need to lift the roof off and rejigger the whole damn thing. Expedition fits but only nakid. Even just after market Yakima bars stick up too high.
Wayne Decker
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I'm not aware of a "standard". As previously said, measure.
Mine fits with a 79" high opening, as long as I make sure to shovel off any snow outside the door first.
Lou Hamilton
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Funny moment... I pulled into a parking garage for the first time in my new Expy.
My previous vehicle, 2011 Honda Pilot, never had issues going into these places. However, with the roof racks on, I was VERY close to the 6'5" clearance. I had the sunroof shade open so I could see exactly how close we were.
Now the funny moment... Apparently, I physically ducked as we went in. My wife laughed so hard she had tears down her face. LOL
My previous vehicle, 2011 Honda Pilot, never had issues going into these places. However, with the roof racks on, I was VERY close to the 6'5" clearance. I had the sunroof shade open so I could see exactly how close we were.
Now the funny moment... Apparently, I physically ducked as we went in. My wife laughed so hard she had tears down her face. LOL
Dude, I do this more than I care to admit. Having driven a car for 13 years the hight still gets to me after three.
Tocapet
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My 2009 fits in the garage just fine. One word of caution about garage doors. Remove the emergency release cord completely. A thief can reach a coat hanger wire over the top of your door, snag it, yank it and open the door. Removing the cord stops that. And if you ever need to disengage the door opener, just get up on a stepstool and release it with a screwdriver.
We have a 6.5ft high opening. (Garage is under the house) Had to remove the factory bars, but it fits with 1-2in to spare. I had the dealer drive it over to confirm before we bought it. Got yakima bars since they're very easy to put on/take off.
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