KOP Size??
 

We are trying to arrange for transportation to our kick off event and one of the things we have to take into account is how much space do we need for the KOP?

How much space will we need to transport it back?

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In the past, the KOP was distributed in two large totes, and a few small boxes.

You can fit it in the back of a van.

-Nick

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So if I was to take a mini van - I would have room for all 7 passengers and the kit?

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Do you have a roof rack ? :-)


But seriously, what is the fore/aft cargo dimension behind the rear seat with the seat slid all the way forward and the seatback upright? This dimension varies among makes and models (eg Caravan vs Grand Caravan etc)

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from this thread a few years ago:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...KOP+dimensions

I it hasn't changed much since I started 5 years ago. It might be a tad smaller given the new FIRST Choice ( I think that's the name) option this year.

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I know in 2009 we fit it all in a Pontiac Torrent, with five people in it.

-Nick

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It should more then likely fit in most minivans. I have a Freestar, and I've fit more then 2 of those bins in the back, with the seating configured for max capacity.

I would just recommend that you bring any cargo nets if your van came with one. Plus having one where the back seat goes into the floor helps keep the gear secure.

Since it seems as if your getting a Rookie Kit, make sure that everything is secure espically with the crio and classmate in the bins/boxes.

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It would probably work, depending on the size of the trunk. However, if you can arrange it so that you can fold down the back row of seats to make the trunk larger and take fewer people, I would recommend that (better safe than sorry).

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The proposed van to use is a Grand Caravan with stow and go.

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It's bigger than a toaster oven, but smaller than a washing machine.

:)

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Just curious -
What Kick Off are you attending? And... how many adults are traveling with you? I would suggest that 2 cars go. The van and one other vehicle. That way, you are guaranteed room for the 7 passengers and the KoP. Andrew has provided the correct info regarding the KoP for rookie teams in this post.

Good luck in 2011 and let me know if I can help in any way!
Jane

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we will probably be throwing our in the back of my Ford Explorer. I think you can find a way to fit it in to that van. from what I've seen in my dad's rentals, they have lots of room.

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We will be attending the Alamo Region Kick Off in San Antonio.
Being able to rent a van will save a a couple hundred dollars compared to what the school district transportation office wants to charge us for a bus.

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For any previous rookies, are there more than two totes? I have to pick up the kit for our team and my two options are my Subaru wagon with an open back seat (it can fit a tunnel robot from 2010 in the trunk with no seats down) and our 15 passenger gas guzzling van.

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Since it is a Saturday, I would ask the team members to ask their parents. I know on our team we have ~25 students who go to the Hawaii Kickoff and we have about 6 parents who give rides -at 4:30 in the morning-. If even 1 parent can drop off and stay for 1 or 2 people you will be safe with transporting the KOP in the back of any Van.