Let us know what kind of hike was involved when you get a flat (if you haven't already).

 

I didn't have a flat yet, thankfully. And I got that green gunk that should help seal out any puncture.

 

Now only if the outlander would fit a snowboard.

 

That's when the 20's come off, and the 17's with winter tires and roof rails go on.

 

I can get my 167 and 173 in the back, but I have to put them diagonally. I was thinking of just making a little wooden rack that would hold them higher than that collapsed seats - then I think they'd fit straight. I'll post a pic if I get something simple and worthwhile rigged up. Again my goal is just to leave them in the car at all times.. I'm near Sugarbush and want to be able to just go for a few hours before/after work or whenever I'm in the mood, without having to go home for gear. I'll have to keep my boots in an airtight box though [:@]

 

Well I already bought the trailer hitch and the snow board rack will be soon. I dont want snow covered, muddy, and wet boards in my car. Theres no way to put the board in straight or a way to build a box diaginal to fit them in since they barely fit corner to corner. Plus I dont want to have to fold my rear seats to fit boards in. That defeats the purpose of having room to go with 4 people. I have 2 rubber bins that fit in the truck for wet clothes and boots. Right now the bins are collecting dust in my shed. I only go up for 1 day since im about 1.5 hours from all the good mountians and I dont have a place to stay at up there. If I get a place then obviously the boards will come inside so I dont have to worry about leaving them outside.