V40: will it fit a tumble dryer in the boot?

baldmosher · Mar 11th, 2019, 12:58

Anyone know if a normal sized tumble dryer appliance will fit in the V40 boot on its back?

I have a vague memory that I tried it once and the angles meant that it wouldn't fit, but it's only a vague memory.

Darkshadow13 · Mar 11th, 2019, 21:11

Hi Baldmosher

All i can suggest is having a tape measure at hand, most sizes of Tumble dryers this day and age consist of Dimensions (cm) - H85 x W59.5 x D53 however they do vary.

Measure the Size most importantly the Depth of your product and maybe it will fit.

Ive not tried myself so sorry cant answer for 100% Hope it helps.

baldmosher · Mar 11th, 2019, 21:12

It's not just the size of the boot, it's getting it in there through the hatch.

aldred309uk · Mar 12th, 2019, 00:53

I took a large chest freezer home on the roof of my V40 a couple of years ago. Got some funny looks though...

baldmosher · Mar 12th, 2019, 07:58

I've got roof bars, so that's a possibility, but I don't have a crane

loelly · Mar 12th, 2019, 10:11

I got two times a dryer home in the boot off my V40 but whitout the package around it.So YES it fits easy,I just had help from my wife ,so faily easy.

magnuz · Mar 12th, 2019, 10:16

I got a washing machine in mine with the polystyrene packaging on it !
Laid down, not upright !

aldred309uk · Mar 12th, 2019, 11:29

If it does end up on the roof you cant over estimate the force put on it by wind. I had 3 good quality ratchet straps over the top and they were ratcheted to the roof rails not the roof bars. Take the slowest route home. We've all put our hands out the window on the motorway and imagine your hand is the size of the box.

baldmosher · Mar 12th, 2019, 17:24

Great! Thanks! I'll let you know how I get on

v_forty · Mar 12th, 2019, 21:25

I've had a dishwasher in the boot before (it was light, so easy to get in and out). I imagine a tumble dryer is a very similar size, but like others have said check with a tape measure.

I once bought a sheet of plywood, knowing it was too long but happy to tie the boot closed over it for the short drive home. I didn't appreciate it was too wide, however; had to borrow the in-laws car in the end!

Mar 11th, 2019, 12:58	#1
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	V40: will it fit a tumble dryer in the boot? Anyone know if a normal sized tumble dryer appliance will fit in the V40 boot on its back? I have a vague memory that I tried it once and the angles meant that it wouldn't fit, but it's only a vague memory. __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Mar 11th, 2019, 21:12	#3
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	It's not just the size of the boot, it's getting it in there through the hatch. __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Mar 12th, 2019, 00:53	#4
aldred309uk Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2021 22:33 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Blackburn	I took a large chest freezer home on the roof of my V40 a couple of years ago. Got some funny looks though... __________________ Phase 2 1.9tdi V40

Mar 12th, 2019, 07:58	#5
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	I've got roof bars, so that's a possibility, but I don't have a crane __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Mar 12th, 2019, 11:29	#8
aldred309uk Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2021 22:33 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Blackburn	If it does end up on the roof you cant over estimate the force put on it by wind. I had 3 good quality ratchet straps over the top and they were ratcheted to the roof rails not the roof bars. Take the slowest route home. We've all put our hands out the window on the motorway and imagine your hand is the size of the box. __________________ Phase 2 1.9tdi V40

Mar 11th, 2019, 21:11	#2
Darkshadow13 Dan Last Online: Dec 31st, 2019 15:29 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Tyne and wear	Hi Baldmosher All i can suggest is having a tape measure at hand, most sizes of Tumble dryers this day and age consist of Dimensions (cm) - H85 x W59.5 x D53 however they do vary. Measure the Size most importantly the Depth of your product and maybe it will fit. Ive not tried myself so sorry cant answer for 100% Hope it helps.

Mar 12th, 2019, 10:11	#6
loelly Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:12 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Heers	I got two times a dryer home in the boot off my V40 but whitout the package around it.So YES it fits easy,I just had help from my wife ,so faily easy.

Mar 12th, 2019, 10:16	#7
magnuz Ancient Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 20:31 Join Date: May 2012 Location: chesterfield	I got a washing machine in mine with the polystyrene packaging on it ! Laid down, not upright !

Mar 12th, 2019, 17:24	#9
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	Great! Thanks! I'll let you know how I get on __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Mar 12th, 2019, 21:25	#10
v_forty Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 12:35 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire	I've had a dishwasher in the boot before (it was light, so easy to get in and out). I imagine a tumble dryer is a very similar size, but like others have said check with a tape measure. I once bought a sheet of plywood, knowing it was too long but happy to tie the boot closed over it for the short drive home. I didn't appreciate it was too wide, however; had to borrow the in-laws car in the end!

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