Does 4x8 Plywood/Drywall Fit in the back of a 2022?

[spta97]

I'm thinking of someday replacing my 2007 Nissan Armada and, as much as I have loved it, it seems the competition has surpassed.

This has me considering the Expedition (Regular, not Max).

I searched but did not see anything definitive. So my questions:

1) Does a 4x8 sheet of plywood fit in the back?
2) Will the rear hatch close?
3) Is there any room on the sides (even enough for a moving blanket to protect) or will it scratch up the interior?
4) Any pics?

Thanks!

 

[rd618]

4x8 sheet should in the max, with hatch closed. Don’t bet on carrying 20 sheets.
And tolerances are tight between the panels.

I debated the exact same thing and did a bunch of research. Dimensions are same as 2021, nothing so far pointed to any of that changing.

Personally, I’m gonna spend $25 renting a uhaul trailer and get my plywood and supplies in that.
Costs a lot more to fix a scratch on the interior than that. Yea. Minor inconvenience to get it, but those costs outweigh the potential cons for me.

 

[Brent Wahl]

2020 Max can

 

[JExpedition07]

Only the old EL and new Max can do 4x8 sheets. The standard length doesn’t have 8 feet behind the seats

 

[mr_dave]

My expedition + a $700 6x8 utility trailer is just as good if not much better than a pickup truck at hauling things like plywood and lumber. Payload on the trailer is about the same plus it's much easier load and unload. Just something to consider.

 

[spta97]

Thanks everyone!

In my Armada when I have had to haul sheets I kept the hatch open and strapped it down to the hitch via the handle (and put a towel down where the gate rested on the plywood. Is that an option for the Exp? Does it have a good place to tie on the hatch?

If I had room to store a trailer I def would have one by now but my property is limited on space unfortunately.

I suppose renting one is an option but it's such a hassle (not that it happens often). Last large sheet was a 4x8 sheet of 2" thick insulating foam. I suppose something like that would fit and don't have to worry about scratching?

It's something I do not do very frequently but I love the capability when I need.

I've also hauled quite a bit of pavers in the hatch - anyone know what the safe interior payload limit is?

 

[sjwelds]

Definitely should consider a max.

 

[mlogan]

Never so far have wished my EL was shorter - there's always more stuff to load than I can imagine.

 

[Aspen03]

Everytime I load ours for vacation or whatever I always wish I had an EL or Max. Never once have I thought I'm glad this is a foot shorter instead.

I have hauled 4x8 foam sheets in a 2008 Armada and my EB though, for some reason I feel like the Armada had an inch or two more space behid the seats than my 03.

 

[keny01998]

When I built my shed and needed to haul those 4x8 plywood, I had to leave the gate opened and strap it with couple straps. Make sure you use a lot of moving blankets to protect the interior. I was able to haul 2x4x12 stick out from the gate's window.