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Egg height and transport

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eggnited
eggnited Posts: 94
edited March 2012 in EggHead Forum
It just occurred to me that my wife's SUV might not be big enough to transport a large BGE. I ran a search and read that the height of the BGE - Lg. is @ 32 inches without nest. If this is true I may have to make alternate plans. The opening at the rear of our vehicle is 31 inches. Inside roof height is right at 32 inches. I have a completely beat down brush hauling truck that might make it to Salado...but may not make it back home! LOL Seriously, it's so rough it's embarrassing...and that's saying a lot for a truck. Rather not drive it that far. Can anyone verify the height of a large egg without nest?
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  • eggnited
    eggnited Posts: 94
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    Okay...this time impatience may be a virtue. Apologies to anyone who ran outside to measure! I found the following page....

    http://biggreenegghead.com/big-green-egg/product-information

    Looks as though I'm dealing with 30 inches of height. I hope these aren't old dimensions! So the opening of 31 inches high will just facilitate the move! Close...gonna be tricky...but I assume not too bad. The page linked to above is a good reference for those finding this thread in the future.
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  • Hillbilly-Hightech
    Hillbilly-Hightech Posts: 966
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    another option is to remove the dome, and place it in your vehicle separate from the base. I've hauled a base that was still in its shipping box in the back of my Jeep Grand Cherokee, no problem. Not sure if I could fit the base w/ the dome on top though.

    (BTW, I can't go measure till 3-4 hours from now - stuck at work for now!!).
    Don't get set into one form, adapt it and build your own, and let it grow, be like water. Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless — like water. Now you put water in a cup, it becomes the cup... Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend. - Bruce Lee
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  • bud812
    bud812 Posts: 1,869
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    31"

    Not to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol is a solution...

    Large & Small BGE

    Stockton Ca.

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  • eggnited
    eggnited Posts: 94
    edited March 2012
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    Hey no problem...I'm betting on the link above to be accurate. My wife's 09 Forrester should be fine for the fantastic voyage home. I'm already figuring on how I can bear hug the egg to get it out at home and into the nest. I'm thinking the weight is do-able without fire box and ring...but the reach might be challenging. I have one of those hard black rubber bungee cords with removable hooks..wondering if I can use it to make the hug. Should be interesting!
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  • eggnited
    eggnited Posts: 94
    edited March 2012
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    bud...dang it...now I have to go back outside and see if I have 31 and 1/8 inches of height! LOL This really is rather tight. How hard is it to remove the dome?

    OKAY...I have just a hair over 31.5 inches of height. The real question...am I nut for even trying to slide it in with such little clearance? Alright...I'm  a nut...but just saying....
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    Wow Kevin...lol

    It's very easy to remove the dome. I'd be happy to show you at the Fest. :)
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • eggnited
    eggnited Posts: 94
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    Well alrighty then!  :D Looks like I have a back up plan! Thanks bud! 
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  • prosmoker
    prosmoker Posts: 6
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    memories,  5 yrs ago my lbge came home in the back seat of a  2000 pontiac grand prix (2 door).  i even made sure it wore a seatbelt. 
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  • Hi54putty
    Hi54putty Posts: 1,873
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    I got my large and nest in the back of my wife's Acura MDX. I would consider the cargo area of that thing to be pretty tight. It was not a problem.
    XL,L,S 
    Winston-Salem, NC 
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  • eggnited
    eggnited Posts: 94
    edited March 2012
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    Well...to update....the large fit great in my wife's Forrester...with at least a half inch to spare! :-) So glad to have it home safe but have to wait until tomorrowt to unload it from the car....since I don't want anything tragic to happen. Then... it will probably be burgers for the first cook. Gonna take it easy the first time out.
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  • TUTTLE871
    TUTTLE871 Posts: 1,316
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    Got mine home in a Smart Car. Thats why thery are called Smart Cars they can do anything.

    "Hold my beer and watch this S##T!"

    LARGE BGE DALLAS TX.

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