I am again with my last replace for the 2023 Toyota Sienna. Once we final checked in, I promised I might see about loading constructing provides into our long-term minivan regardless of its most obvious cargo deficiency — the dearth of a detachable second row. This holds the Sienna again from carrying giant gadgets that minivans in any other case excel at transporting. Happily, in case your challenge’s not too huge, it is doable to hold some pretty giant 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 seems to be 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 gentle, you’ll be able to relaxation it on the cupholder (see beneath) in entrance of the second row; this may enable any 8′ lumber to juuuuuust clear the rear door (above proper).
I would not advocate this for a tall stack or something heavy, particularly for those who care concerning the situation of your rear-seat plastics. Placing a towel down over the cupholder could be a good suggestion, and it is best to assist the lumber farther again to assist distribute the load, particularly for those who’re attempting to stack ’em excessive.
Although you may have hassle securing them this fashion, 96″ framing lumber may even match diagonally. The Sienna’s mid-cabin cargo anchors would come in useful for this, however a stack will wish to pivot round that strap and also you’re in peril of damaging the entrance seats if issues begin to transfer round rather a lot. A few 4×8 sheets of plywood may match on their lengthy aspect right here, however once more, securing the load could be tough.
One other potential choice for longer gadgets could be to goal them outboard of the second-row seats. It is a nice technique to ding up your inside trim, so I might advocate towards it. As you’ll be able to see on the appropriate, attempting to maintain it to the center channel is a bit precarious. It is also doable to put gadgets on prime of the semi-collapsed second-row seats, which might get you just a little bit extra room for some giant gadgets (perhaps even some 4′ x 8′ sheets of plywood) on the potential expense of rearward visibility.
So, there you might have it. You’ll be able to certainly match 8′ lumber inside a 2023 Toyota Sienna.