Transporting full plywood sheets

[Hookani]

Hi all,

Strange question I guess but has anyone transported full sheets of plywood with their Telly and if so did you do it on a roof rack or somehow got the plywood inside. From measurements it wouldn't seem that it would fit length wise inside unless you leave the rear hatch open partially. Used to have an Armada so wasn't an issue but after downsizing find myself trying to figure out how to transport material for the weekend projects.

Thanks,
Ho'okani

 

[bh26]

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[2020Telly]

I think at most you could fit 6 sheets with the hatch open and likely destroying your interior plastic trim. There is about a 4” section of the rear hatch that is 4ft wide that also clears the arm rests in the third row and with the second row down you still won’t clear 8ft. My advice is put it in the roof or better still invest is a small utility trailer. I use my 5x8 single axle trailer like a pickup truck bed and it has served me well.

 

[DragonCreek]

a little sideways to your question...

for $20 you can rent a pickup truck or van.

we have an FJ Cruiser. So far our projects haven't required a full sheet of plywood so we purchase a full size sheet and have the big box store cut it into two pieces.

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[Husker Soze]

I haven't done it on my KT, but have done it on my other SUV (Honda Pilot). You will have to have your hatch partially open and will have to secure it with straps or other means.
I've used moving blankets from Harbor Freight and it helps minimizes the scratches.

Personally, and in a pinch... I would not hesitate to use/haul full sheets of plywood inside; but that's just me.

 

[Rkosempel]

Hi all,

Strange question I guess but has anyone transported full sheets of plywood with their Telly and if so did you do it on a roof rack or somehow got the plywood inside. From measurements it wouldn't seem that it would fit length wise inside unless you leave the rear hatch open partially. Used to have an Armada so wasn't an issue but after downsizing find myself trying to figure out how to transport material for the weekend projects.

Thanks,
Ho'okani

Someone on Telluride Facebook page said it would fit. The front seats have to be moved up and it sticks out the rear area. He said he had to tie down the rear hatch. But it fit. He also posted a picture

 

[Rainman72]

I haven't done it on my KT, but have done it on my other SUV (Honda Pilot). You will have to have your hatch partially open and will have to secure it with straps or other means.
I've used moving blankets from Harbor Freight and it helps minimizes the scratches.

Personally, and in a pinch... I would not hesitate to use/haul full sheets of plywood inside; but that's just me.

I had a 2004 MDX that would fit full size sheets. I built a little 2x4 stand to elevate the sheets off the rounded corners of the hatch opening but could fit as many as I needed. Think I had 13 sheets in a single haul once (subfloor for hardwood flooring project). Tied the rear hatch down, no problem! 2013 MDX can also fit full size ply between wheel wells, but following model years they skinnied up that wheel well distance, so no more ply unless angled.

 

[PittPa]

Glad to hear how other cars can fit plywood but would be interested if the Telluride can actually fit them. My concern would be the damage to the hard plastic interior.

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[Rainman72]

Glad to hear how other cars can fit plywood but would be interested if the Telluride can actually fit them. My concern would be the damage to the hard plastic interior.

A few websites have stated that full sheets fit, but I haven't found photo or video proof yet. I'm interested also. I did get the towing pkg, so could rent the Home Depot utility trailer if needed. But in a pinch, be nice to know.

 

[PittPa]

When all else fails, I have the roof racks and could manage those with the proper tie downs. The system on the KIA fails in one way in the side rails have no ability to get a tie down though it so you can't compress against the cross bars for security. I would only recommend this on back roads and low speeds.

 

[Rainman72]

When all else fails, I have the roof racks and could manage those with the proper tie downs. The system on the KIA fails in one way in the side rails have no ability to get a tie down though it so you can't compress against the cross bars for security. I would only recommend this on back roads and low speeds.

I wouldn't chance the roof rails. Too many ways to fail. Usually roof rails for SUVs are mfr rated for 120-150 lbs load. Sheet goods might not approach that limit, but aerodynamic effects (think big wing) will introduce unknown dynamic loads. Aside from load limits, effectively tying down so they don't shift and go airborne....not worth the payoff to me. Oh, and if you're in Michigan (like me) then you're also busy avoiding and invariably hitting monster potholes.

 

[Senator20]

Just rent a truck from Lowe’s or Home Depot, why chance of ruining the inside of the telluride. They are cheap to rent, I have a pickup and rented one when Buying Sheetrock to get it done in one trip.

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