Anyone know if an oven will fit in an Explorer? (vehicle, exhaust)

[Timm]

I'm planning on buying a used oven, standard size. I drive a 2004 Ford Explorer.

Think I'll need to borrow a pick up truck, or think I can shoehorn it into the back?

[fortwaynebandit]

You should be able to get an oven inside of an Explorer. You'll have to tape the door shut (to keep it from opening while you are unloading it) and lay it on its back, but unless it's larger than a standard sized oven, it should with the back set folded down.

[Electrician4you]

It will fit. I had a s10 blazer and it fit in that and I believe it was slightly smaller than a explorer

[k350]

It will fit, I did it before, also have moved a washing machine and a small love seat, all fit. (not at once of course).

[wit-nit]

Wouldn't the easiest way be if you measured the item you wanted to move and then measure the opening of your vehicle to see if it fit.

[harpoonalt]

Originally Posted by wit-nit

Wouldn't the easiest way be if you measured the item you wanted to move and then measure the opening of your vehicle to see if it fit.

No! The easiest way is to jump on here and ask. You don't even have to get out of your jammies.

[need4speed2012]

Got a measuring tape !!!

If not use a piece of string.

[mjd07]

Originally Posted by wit-nit

Wouldn't the easiest way be if you measured the item you wanted to move and then measure the opening of your vehicle to see if it fit.

This. ;-)

Originally Posted by harpoonalt

No! The easiest way is to jump on here and ask. You don't even have to get out of your jammies.

But, this is funny.

[DanielAvery]

An oven should go into an Explorer with room to spare. Which is good because you'll need some counter space and a place to hang your oven mitts. Of course, you'll need to take off the mitts to drive, because it'll be impossible to push the power window buttons. With no room for an exhaust fan, you'll need to open the windows frequently.

Watch out for speed bumps, or else you'll never get a decent rise from your soufflés.

[mjd07]

Oh, I just remembered something. Have you seen the oven in use? I bought a stove/oven from a church sale one time and was happy with my "great find." Lo and behold, when it was installed and turned on we all had to evacuate. Apparently, a cat had urinated all over the insulation in the back of the unit and it reeked something awful. Strangely, it wasn't obvious when the oven wasn't hot. It was basically useless. I don't know if the people at the church knew of the problem and were just trying to unload it or if it somehow happened while being stored wherever they had it before the sale. Either way, I vowed to never buy a used appliance again.

Hopefully, your purchase will be fine.