Big dog + baby + Baby stuff + Me + the Missus = WHAT???
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Got a little one on the way and not sure how Im going to transport all in the one vehicle.
Currently have a Scooby forrester which is perfect for the missus, me and the dog but I cant see it taking the baby and babies stuff too without putting it on the roof. The dog is a whopping greyhound (think small great dane). I suppose big boot that i can get a cage in (for the dog not the baby) and then the pushchair and all the rest behind it.
Confused and any help is appreciated.
Cant read any posts in the day but will check back tonight.
Cheers
LB
Got a little one on the way and not sure how Im going to transport all in the one vehicle.
Currently have a Scooby forrester which is perfect for the missus, me and the dog but I cant see it taking the baby and babies stuff too without putting it on the roof. The dog is a whopping greyhound (think small great dane). I suppose big boot that i can get a cage in (for the dog not the baby) and then the pushchair and all the rest behind it.
Confused and any help is appreciated.
Cant read any posts in the day but will check back tonight.
Cheers
LB
lardybiker said:
Help
Got a little one on the way and not sure how Im going to transport all in the one vehicle.
Currently have a Scooby forrester which is perfect for the missus, me and the dog but I cant see it taking the baby and babies stuff too without putting it on the roof. The dog is a whopping greyhound (think small great dane). I suppose big boot that i can get a cage in (for the dog not the baby) and then the pushchair and all the rest behind it.
Confused and any help is appreciated.
Cant read any posts in the day but will check back tonight.
Cheers
LB
Got a little one on the way and not sure how Im going to transport all in the one vehicle.
Currently have a Scooby forrester which is perfect for the missus, me and the dog but I cant see it taking the baby and babies stuff too without putting it on the roof. The dog is a whopping greyhound (think small great dane). I suppose big boot that i can get a cage in (for the dog not the baby) and then the pushchair and all the rest behind it.
Confused and any help is appreciated.
Cant read any posts in the day but will check back tonight.
Cheers
LB
Keep the forester and simply buy a large slab of meat and some weighty string - if the dogs big enough, it should be able to tow the baby in the pushchair whilst the meat will give it something to chase, therefore ensuring it will follow you when the meat is hung out of the window by the missus.
To be fair, you could even downsize as it'll only be you and the wife in the car. I'd say go for an Elise or similar.
To be fair, you could even downsize as it'll only be you and the wife in the car. I'd say go for an Elise or similar.
I don't see why a forester is not big enough, I know how much equipment you can end up travelling with when you have young kids, but a little thought when packing the car works wonders.
We managed with a labrador, baby, pushchair, changing stuff etc in an escort, I wouldn't recommend that but a forester should have plenty room.
We managed with a labrador, baby, pushchair, changing stuff etc in an escort, I wouldn't recommend that but a forester should have plenty room.
We currently manage to get three kids (two in fully-backed boosters and one in baby car seat) plus a Hungarian Wire-haired Viszla and all associated gubbins into a Mondeo.....And that's with two adults in the front.
When we go on long journeys we go in the Audi A4 and though it's a squeeze we can get everything in. If going for longer periosd we use a roof box which takes 5 mins to drop onto the car and this gives us space for a two week holiday away.
It is very do-able.
The issue that you may have with a new baby is the size of buggy chassis that you will need. They are quite big but you will probably only use for the first 6-9 months after which a far smaller Maclaren buggy will be fine. These fit into boots of cars behind or alongside dog crates quite easily.
Do you need to change the car for only 6months of hassle? May be worth buying a roof box - Do Forresters have roof bars? They do give you extra flexibility without changing the car.
First babies seem to need SO much stuff but you will quickly work out what you need and what is just a waste of time bringing.
Good luck!
When we go on long journeys we go in the Audi A4 and though it's a squeeze we can get everything in. If going for longer periosd we use a roof box which takes 5 mins to drop onto the car and this gives us space for a two week holiday away.
It is very do-able.
The issue that you may have with a new baby is the size of buggy chassis that you will need. They are quite big but you will probably only use for the first 6-9 months after which a far smaller Maclaren buggy will be fine. These fit into boots of cars behind or alongside dog crates quite easily.
Do you need to change the car for only 6months of hassle? May be worth buying a roof box - Do Forresters have roof bars? They do give you extra flexibility without changing the car.
First babies seem to need SO much stuff but you will quickly work out what you need and what is just a waste of time bringing.
Good luck!
As already mention, a roofbox makes things easier. and on an estate not subject to height restricted car parks etc, which was a problem when I had a 4x4.
My Passat takes 4 of us and our big stupid labrador, the pram and other baby stuff goes in the roof box.
I remember thinking how good it actually was for daily life, when as I was sat in the back watching 24 with a nice beverage and noticed the wife cruising at 0.925 leptons coming back from France. It was quiet and comfortable, never been any bother, and still managed 45mpg at that speed with roofbox on, full of stuff and a boot full of stuff.
Take your pick from any estate really, just pick one you like. My priority was minimal costs for maximum space, while the family grows, the Passat was the answer for me, on paper.
It is diesel, which I don't like to be honest, but since I was going to go diesel it was going to be an economical one, i.e. no twin turbo, or 3 litre job etc.
My Passat takes 4 of us and our big stupid labrador, the pram and other baby stuff goes in the roof box.
I remember thinking how good it actually was for daily life, when as I was sat in the back watching 24 with a nice beverage and noticed the wife cruising at 0.925 leptons coming back from France. It was quiet and comfortable, never been any bother, and still managed 45mpg at that speed with roofbox on, full of stuff and a boot full of stuff.
Take your pick from any estate really, just pick one you like. My priority was minimal costs for maximum space, while the family grows, the Passat was the answer for me, on paper.
It is diesel, which I don't like to be honest, but since I was going to go diesel it was going to be an economical one, i.e. no twin turbo, or 3 litre job etc.
Hello Lardy
As you know the Forester isn't a big car inside and the boot depth is pretty poor. We have a HUGE mamas & papas pram and it fills the boot of my Forester. There is little space for much else.
Saying that if you really like the car, I'd fold half the rear seat down and put the dog cage there. Also don't get a massive pram!!!
As you know the Forester isn't a big car inside and the boot depth is pretty poor. We have a HUGE mamas & papas pram and it fills the boot of my Forester. There is little space for much else.
Saying that if you really like the car, I'd fold half the rear seat down and put the dog cage there. Also don't get a massive pram!!!
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