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Q: Transporting an XL

Kcheves
Kcheves Posts: 92
edited April 2018 in EggHead Forum

Y'all sold me and I'm about to buy a demo XL.  I'd like to get it home in the back of a BMW X5, which has a hatch opening that is ~32.25" at its most narrow point.  The demo egg order form says I'll need 33", but I checked the BGE site and it says an XL is 27.25" tall and weighs 205 lbs.  I assume this is going to fit standing up no problem, but would appreciate some reassurance.   I'm not averse to taking it apart if required. Thanks!

"Semper ubi sub ubi"

San Diego, CA

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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Kcheves said:

    Y'all sold me and I'm about to buy a demo XL.  I'd like to get it home in the back of a BMW X5, which has a hatch opening that is ~32.25" at its most narrow point.  The demo egg order form says I'll need 33", but I checked the BGE site and it says an XL is 27.25" tall and weighs 205 lbs.  I assume this is going to fit standing up no problem, but would appreciate some reassurance.   I'm not averse to taking it apart if required. Thanks!

    Call the dealer supplying the egg, have them measure.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • OshawaDave
    OshawaDave Posts: 198
    =) Throw it in the passenger seat and seatbelt it in........you can use the carpool lanes then  

    Weber Genesis CP310; Weber Q1200 (camping); LBGE.

    "If you haven't heard a rumour by 8:30 am - start one"

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  • nate1152
    nate1152 Posts: 20
    edited April 2018
    OshawaDave said:
    =) Throw it in the passenger seat and seatbelt it in........you can use the carpool lanes then  
    Headline:

    Local man crushed turning right onto 2nd Street; 205LB grill believed to be at fault;
    Local Police Investigating:

     
    Minneapolis, MN

    "90% of life is showing up. The other 50% is style." - Me, after a long night of drinking.
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  • Kevinboatright
    Kevinboatright Posts: 278
    It's all good. Just strap it down tight in the front seat. 

    Atlanta, GA 

    LBGE, Mini-Max, Mini, 1995 BGE Chiminea, 22" Blackstone, Weber Genesis E-310. 
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  • DDzBGE
    DDzBGE Posts: 8
    Take the lid off, it will also make it easier to handle when you load it.
    XLBGE, Napoleon Prestige - North of GTA, Ontario
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,185
    edited April 2018
    I measured mine and it’s roughly 31” (a tad less). They might have changed the design in the past couple years though. 

    The 27.25” is probably the original XL from way back. 
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  • Kcheves
    Kcheves Posts: 92
    Thanks everyone.  Dealer said no problem.  They'll break it down or deliver it to me if needed.

    "Semper ubi sub ubi"

    San Diego, CA

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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Kcheves said:
    Thanks everyone.  Dealer said no problem.  They'll break it down or deliver it to me if needed.
    That’s a good sign you have a good dealer.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    should fit, my XL went home in my prius  :open_mouth:

    My dealer was shocked to get it in there.  I was happy, I was able to leave all of the cardboard with him.


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  • Kcheves
    Kcheves Posts: 92
     ^ Thanks for this, I'm going to fit no problem. 

    "Semper ubi sub ubi"

    San Diego, CA

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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,484
    Kcheves said:
    Thanks everyone.  Dealer said no problem.  They'll break it down or deliver it to me if needed.
    My dealer delivered mine already assembled and walked me through how to lid it and light it.  Now I am only about 3 to 4 miles from my dealer.  I would take them up on the delivery if it is free.  If they break it its on them.
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • ChrisSonn23
    ChrisSonn23 Posts: 280
    I just measured one for a customer for our Demo Eggs. It measures a hair under 32". If you tilt it a bit when loading, it should fit. 
    BGE Dealer and EggHead since 2013. Find our company on Facebook
    Large BGE
    Waterloo, IL
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