I am again with my remaining replace for the 2023 Toyota Sienna. After we final checked in, I promised I might see about loading constructing provides into our long-term minivan regardless of its most obtrusive cargo deficiency — the dearth of a detachable second row. This holds the Sienna again from carrying massive gadgets that minivans in any other case excel at transporting. Fortuitously, in case your challenge’s not too huge, it is attainable to hold some pretty massive gadgets with out resorting to a roof rack. Here is what I discovered.
Upon first look, the aisle between the Sienna’s second-row captain’s chairs appears to be like like an ideal channel for holding 2x lumber, however because it seems, it is simply shy. It is a scrap 2×6 stud I had leftover from a storage challenge, measured at 96 and three/8ths inches lengthy.
In case your load is not too mild, you possibly can relaxation it on the cupholder (see beneath) in entrance of the second row; this can enable any 8′ lumber to juuuuuust clear the rear door (above proper).
I would not suggest this for a tall stack or something heavy, particularly if you happen to care in regards to the situation of your rear-seat plastics. Placing a towel down over the cupholder can be a good suggestion, and it’s best to assist the lumber farther again to assist distribute the load, particularly if you happen to’re attempting to stack ’em excessive.
Although you may have bother securing them this fashion, 96″ framing lumber may even match diagonally. The Sienna’s mid-cabin cargo anchors would turn out to be useful for this, however a stack will need to pivot round that strap and also you’re at risk of damaging the entrance seats if issues begin to transfer round rather a lot. A few 4×8 sheets of plywood might match on their lengthy aspect right here, however once more, securing the load can be difficult.
One other potential choice for longer gadgets can be to intention them outboard of the second-row seats. It is a nice method to ding up your inside trim, so I might suggest towards it. As you possibly can see on the best, attempting to maintain it to the center channel is a bit precarious. It is also attainable to put gadgets on high of the semi-collapsed second-row seats, which might get you slightly bit extra room for some massive gadgets (possibly even some 4′ x 8′ sheets of plywood) on the potential expense of rearward visibility.
So, there you’ve it. You possibly can certainly match 8′ lumber inside a 2023 Toyota Sienna.
