Well, after working me arse off for the last 2 weeks at work I decided to take a long weekend and do some things around the house.
Things on the list.....
1-Build a shed platform -ned tobuy and haul all supplies
2-Build a shed -need to buy and bring home
3-Visit friends in NJ
I have to say Icame away very happy and impressed with the Terrain and its ablility tofit my needs. I knowmy Acadia could have handled everything no problem but the Terrain is a much smaller vehicle.
So Thursday morning I was off to Lowes to purchase all the wood and cinder blocks to build my 7x7platform. I did all the shopping and brought it all out to the Terrain and was a little scared of how it was going to fit. I loaded the 2x4x8's first. The Terrain swallowed all 11 of them with ease. Placed a rag on the center console and extended them to there. I was able to close the hatch that way. Next, I loaded 17 cinder blocks alongside the 2x4x8’s. No problem. The final piece werethe 2 pieces of ¾ plywood 48x96 sheets. Unscrewed the Xm antenna in the rear and strapped down the wood on top. I was amazed it all fit and drove happily home.
Fast forward to Friday, off to BJ’s to pick up the 7x7 Lifetime shed. It came in 2 HUGE boxes. They fit (just barely)between the wheel wells and stuck out the back ever so slightly. Was glad they fit but was upset to find not one place under the bumper to tie down a rope to. Everything had sharp edges that could cut the twine. I had no choice and tied and prayed. I made it all the way back into my complex before the rope snapped over the final bump. Made it home fine and unloaded. I was still a little pissed about the tiedown or lack of.
This brings us to Saturday. In 3 months I have put 1975 miles and have not been on an extended trip. Enter a trip from Long Island to Westfield, NJ. 170 miles round trip. Highways, bridges, turnpike, local roads,etc. With all the stop and go I still managed 22 mpg doing around 75 mph. Was really happy about that. Was also happy with the ride, handling and comfort of the truck. As we entered the town of Westfield, I was greeted by a Merlot Red Terrain. Did a high beam flash but got no response from the other driver. : (
All in all, I was surprised by the Terrains capabilities and I am very please with my decision.
Sorry so long.
Things on the list.....
1-Build a shed platform -ned tobuy and haul all supplies
2-Build a shed -need to buy and bring home
3-Visit friends in NJ
I have to say Icame away very happy and impressed with the Terrain and its ablility tofit my needs. I knowmy Acadia could have handled everything no problem but the Terrain is a much smaller vehicle.
So Thursday morning I was off to Lowes to purchase all the wood and cinder blocks to build my 7x7platform. I did all the shopping and brought it all out to the Terrain and was a little scared of how it was going to fit. I loaded the 2x4x8's first. The Terrain swallowed all 11 of them with ease. Placed a rag on the center console and extended them to there. I was able to close the hatch that way. Next, I loaded 17 cinder blocks alongside the 2x4x8’s. No problem. The final piece werethe 2 pieces of ¾ plywood 48x96 sheets. Unscrewed the Xm antenna in the rear and strapped down the wood on top. I was amazed it all fit and drove happily home.
Fast forward to Friday, off to BJ’s to pick up the 7x7 Lifetime shed. It came in 2 HUGE boxes. They fit (just barely)between the wheel wells and stuck out the back ever so slightly. Was glad they fit but was upset to find not one place under the bumper to tie down a rope to. Everything had sharp edges that could cut the twine. I had no choice and tied and prayed. I made it all the way back into my complex before the rope snapped over the final bump. Made it home fine and unloaded. I was still a little pissed about the tiedown or lack of.
This brings us to Saturday. In 3 months I have put 1975 miles and have not been on an extended trip. Enter a trip from Long Island to Westfield, NJ. 170 miles round trip. Highways, bridges, turnpike, local roads,etc. With all the stop and go I still managed 22 mpg doing around 75 mph. Was really happy about that. Was also happy with the ride, handling and comfort of the truck. As we entered the town of Westfield, I was greeted by a Merlot Red Terrain. Did a high beam flash but got no response from the other driver. : (
All in all, I was surprised by the Terrains capabilities and I am very please with my decision.
Sorry so long.