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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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Mini as Windsurf-mobile

I can't believe it - it all fits! I put my board on top using a Yakima rack with board pads and straps, and am able to fit the entire rig inside by folding down the drivers side rear seat and reclining the front passenger seat all the way back. 430cm mast, quiver bag with two sails, and boom all slide in diagonally with the front ends tucked into the passenger side foot well. Very stable, and plenty of elbow and shifting room. Wetsuits, towels, harness, etc. go in the boot.

Unfreakingbelievable!! I thought my old FJ-55 Landcruiser was a pretty cool windsurfing ride, but I think the Mini may take the prize!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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Must be kool XAlfa Any pix taken?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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Yeah but what about if a hot bikini clad babe wants to go windsurfing with you, then where do you put her??

Just kidding. The MINI's are unbelievably capable! I've put a 6' ladder, a toilet, and 27" in TV--not all at once, and you can almost always find a way to make it work. :smile:

Originally Posted by XAlfa
I can't believe it - it all fits! I put my board on top using a Yakima rack with board pads and straps, and am able to fit the entire rig inside by folding down the drivers side rear seat and reclining the front passenger seat all the way back. 430cm mast, quiver bag with two sails, and boom all slide in diagonally with the front ends tucked into the passenger side foot well. Very stable, and plenty of elbow and shifting room. Wetsuits, towels, harness, etc. go in the boot.

Unfreakingbelievable!! I thought my old FJ-55 Landcruiser was a pretty cool windsurfing ride, but I think the Mini may take the prize!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 04:47 AM
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I haul tool boxes, and other stuff in my MINI all the time. You can pack alot of stuff in a MINI. And the dog
 
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by OctaneGuy
Just kidding. The MINI's are unbelievably capable! I've put a 6' ladder, a toilet, and 27" in TV--not all at once, and you can almost always find a way to make it work. :smile:
Good i'm not the only person to manage to fit a toilet into a MINI. I had mine in peices in the boxes from Home Depot.:smile:
 
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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Hahahaa, I hope that was the old toilet!



We liked the toilet so much, we bought 2 more---total of 3 trips to Home Depot to buy a toilet--fortunately, HD is just a few miles away.






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Good i'm not the only person to manage to fit a toilet into a MINI. I had mine in peices in the boxes from Home Depot.:smile:
 
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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Hahahaa, I hope that was the old toilet!
Nah the new toilet But you lucky dog got pics
 
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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I love my Sidekick II.
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Nah the new toilet But you lucky dog got pics
 
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