P5 linear capacity
 

I tested the limits of my P5 yet again today. This time, I found out how long an object can be and still fit inside. I picked up six pieces of PVC pipe: 3/4" diameter by 10 feet long.

When I got to my car, the family in the next row took a break from loading bags of fertilizer into their Econoline to see if I could fit these in my hatchback.

First, I pulled the passenger's seat all the way forward, popped off the headrest, and reclined the seat all the way. Next, both back seats folded forward, and their headrests came off, too. Last, I took the rear shelf off and set it in the cargo area.

Then, I guided the PVC through the hatchback, diagonally across the car into the passenger's wheelwell. I jammed 'em up there as far as they could go, and they still prevented the hatch from closing by about an inch. But, I lifted them up and rested them on the ledge where the rear window meets the plastic. With the pipes angled diagonally, flexed a bit, and pushed as far foreward and aft as they could possibly go, they actually fit! The hatch dropped shut with a "snick", and I hopped in to drive off.

The Econoline family gave me a thumbs-up. Even I was impressed that they were able to fit.

OKOKOK, it's not such a big deal. But it's nice to be able to say you can fit a 10' pipe in your compact car.

why did you need the pipe?

lol Hawkeye that is irrelevant!

BTW good job! now i know i can use my car when i need to buy a 10' pipe!
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Weed

I know i could make use of at least 4 feet of pipe.......

Thanks for doing that for us. Now I don't have to worry about scratching up my interior when I need 40 feet of pipe. :)

60

nothing better than "laying pipe" :boink: