Hi, I might be in the market as we are expecting a 3rd child. We have an X5 today and there is no way we can fit a 5 yo, 3 yo and a new born with car seats. I wanted to know if anyone here has been in a similar situation or know how much room is in the back bench. Thanks,
Plenty of room in the back, not sure about 3 kids . My one and I know 2 fit nicely from others. Any one with 3 kids can comment ?
If you can't fit 3 seats in the Raptor bench you don't be able to in anything. Just saying. A full size truck is probably the widest thing you can get.
I found an image online that may work. Its either a raptor or tahoe with 3rd row and captain chairs fingers crossed that i dont sign up for the minivan forums.
I have two kids and picked up my niece yesterday- same ages, 5, 3, and 1- two booster seats and infant seat all fit nicely, only trick, is there aren't separate seat anchors in the middle seat, so you have some crossover- I ended up putting the booster in the middle w/o anchors, and just used the seatbelt, all good
Bed and ratchet straps... Have not done 3 car seats, but have done 2 with adult comfortable in between.
I've heard some great smoke jobs being blown on wives for new boy toys but this one is good! Get it any way you can RAPTOR!
The Tahoe is your absolute best bet. Word of warning though.... Only get the 6.2 in it. This is available on certain RST models.
bravo3eco = Raptor hater. You can definitely fit 3 car seats on the raptor back seat. We did it in an old Tahoe when my kids were young and the Raptor is as least as wide.
I actually have both and the Tahoe is vastly easier for this. I love the Tahoe - 6.2 is quick, 10spd shifts better than the Ford for some reason, and I get 21mpg with it. It is also phenomenal in light offroad places we end up at. No issues with it... Definitely not a Baja 1000 entry though.
GMC Yukon Denali has the 6.2 motor. I have one & my Gen1 Raptor. Plenty of room for road trips & to haul kids with stuff.