hauling gear volvo wagon

easy · #1 06-22-2007, 01:12 AM

hey guys. I'm looking to buy a gear-hauler, and there's a volvo wagon that I'm looking at that I think will work.

Any of you happen to have a volvo wagon? The one I'm looking at is an 86.

here's what it needs to hold:

ampeg 8x10
marshal 1960 AV
a bass head and guitar head
a bass and a guitar
and a kick drum

think the volvo wagon would be big enough?

kserg · #2 06-22-2007, 01:15 AM

I would assume so.

Let's see, i have a jeep grand cherokee, I've fit 2 marshals style cabs and my 4x10 mesa boogie + drums in the back. I think size are not all that much different width and length wise, Volvo might even be bigger. Hight shouldn't matter.

As far as car goes, older Volvo's are solid.

easy · #3 06-22-2007, 01:16 AM

yeah, me too, but I'm hoping somebody on the forum actually has a wagon and an 8x10 and can attest to the remaining volume once the 8x10 is inside

jenderfazz · #4 06-22-2007, 11:38 AM

Something like this one?

I can tell you from personal experience that an 8x10 can fit in the backseat of my Saturn, taking up the entire thing. Just looking at that picture, I can see an 8x10 taking up about half of the back and the cab and heads taking up the rest. Ideally I'd probably try to stack the bass drum on top of the lying down 8x10 but if you can fit it in the front seat that'd be good (depending on the size of the bass drum). I've had good luck fitting stuff into a regular minivan, tetris-style, so I think the wagon looks like a good bet. Just my guess.

spliffnriff · #5 06-22-2007, 02:07 PM

Space probably would not be an issue. I would be more concerned about the cost to maintain the Volvo!
Just my 2 cents.

A

kserg · #6 06-22-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spliffnriff

Space probably would not be an issue. I would be more concerned about the cost to maintain the Volvo!
Just my 2 cents.

A

It's worth it, chicks dig Volvo station-wagons.

James Hart · #7 06-22-2007, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spliffnriff

Space probably would not be an issue. I would be more concerned about the cost to maintain the Volvo!
Just my 2 cents.

A

my Volvos have been cheaper to keep up than my recent Fords and Dodges. The 200 and 700 series Volvos are pretty straight forward front engine / rear drive / minimal computers type cars.

Here in my current

saxofunk · #8 06-22-2007, 05:42 PM

Test drive it to your house and load up!

I have an '02 Jetta wagon. I have fit a full size electric piano in there in the box with the back seats folded. There's no question in my mind that an 8x10 would fit as well as the piano. I could easily fit a 2x15 cab without shorting any passengers (roughly 25" x 36").

There was some space behind the cab, so it could have been pushed in farther than pictured. If I had ever done this for transit I would have laid the cab down or thethered it to keep those corners indide the rear glass at all times

In a larger wagon I can see the Marshall 4x12 taking up more than its share. If test-loading the car isn't possible, a tape measure would be a good idea.

chadds · #9 06-22-2007, 06:19 PM

Find a private Volvo mechanic you can trust. They will know what's up if something makes a little noise instead of you paying for hours of the unenlightened searching. Great solid cars. 24 mpg in all weather up a hill in 25 ft. of snow with a headwind.

About the snow put on snows and they go anywhere in the winter. Erie motors can sell you some used wheels mount your snows and change seasonally. The 245 fits huge amounts of gear. The 740s are shaped a little different a little more contemporary and don't rust. The 240s can rust. My children have survived major accidents in Volvos with no ill affects.

chadds · #10 06-22-2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Hart

my Volvos have been cheaper to keep up than my recent Fords and Dodges. The 200 and 700 series Volvos are pretty straight forward front engine / rear drive / minimal computers type cars.

Here in my current

Nice James. I'm a fan.

easy · #11 06-22-2007, 06:49 PM

thanks for the feedback, guys. I'm gonna do my best to get my hands on it.

easy · #12 07-06-2007, 07:41 PM

follow up:

I got a 1990 volvo 740, and it fits everything. thanks for the input, fellas

James Hart · #13 07-06-2007, 07:46 PM

congrats!

P. Aaron · #14 07-07-2007, 01:14 AM

'Gotta 2001 Volvo V-70. Bought it online at about 7 months old. The best deal we ever gotten on a car.

It's also been the best overall car we have ever owned. Runs good, trouble free. We have a good dealership here (Dwyer & Sons). They're not cheap (are they ever?) but they are good, and I trust them.

The wagon's a good ride for gear. The 240's are alright, the V-70's are even better.