<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christa:
Do any of you have any thoughts on the 3rd row seat and exterior mounted spare vs it being inside? I feel now it would be better to have the spare mounted outside, but is it a hassle to get to the cargo area with it mounted back there? ...What kind of gas mileage do you actually get in this beast anyways? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Although I cannot help with the other questions, I can answer these!

I have the rear tire mount, and like the added room inside. As to the 3rd row seat -- mine is collecting dust in the garage! The only thing I can recommend if you go with the outside tire mount is to keep a pair of gloves handy in the truck... they are helpful in removing that &*^@ pin! (my only complaint... )

I feel fortunate to get 10.5 MPG in town, and about 12 when I have been on the HWY almost exclusively.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Dennis, on the other hand, is a push over and launders a mean shirt. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have to admit, Dennis' shirt does look quite clean and crisp in his pic.

Yeah, just buy the damn thing and be done with it.

3rd row seat - also in the garage.

I have an exterior tire mount. A little different than Lolo's tho - it's a clasp close rather than the pin close. I think those are the 2 major types of ways to lock the carrier once you swing it back into position.

The carrier has never been an issue for me - there will be times it will try to close on its own if you're on an incline, but you can slightly close the rear hatch to hold the tire in position. It's no big deal. It does limit your visibility out the back, but if you get the convex mirror attachments (which you'll already likely have since you tow), it makes a huge difference in eliminating blind spots.

As for the closing mechanism, I know that the pin close used to have rattle issues, but I think they fixed that. I have had no problems with my clasp close - it's easy to use and stays clean - but I do have to get a good latch on it or the carrier will swing open. It's not a huge deal tho, and well worth the extra cargo room. The H2 has a good amount of space in the back without the 3rd row or tire in there - we take our 2 50 lb dogs on road trips quite comfortably.

Stacy

My third row seat is also in the garage. I have the external tire carrier and have had no trouble since they fixed the pin close system. I have two headrest monitors and the backup camera system. Dont get the backup camera, it is of limited use and you could not mount it in the hitch if you are going to tow.This is the biggest, baddest most capable SUV on the road. You will love it.

Christa- buy the H2 you will like it. I can tell by your replies that you will fit right in here.
Have you ever had to pee in a cup??

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dug3x3:
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Have you ever had to pee in a cup?? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I try not to...I think I would actually prefer a bowl. Cuts down on targeting/innaccuracy related misshaps!! (Most embarrasing if your sober! )

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christa:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dug3x3:
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Have you ever had to pee in a cup?? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I try not to...I think I would actually prefer a bowl. Cuts down on targeting/innaccuracy related misshaps!! (Most embarrasing if your sober! ) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

... but permissible if you are drunk! And, hey, guys miss all the time!

(That ought to open a can of worms!)

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dug3x3:
Christa- buy the H2 you will like it. I can tell by your replies that you will fit right in here.
Have you ever had to pee in a cup?? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ladies don't pee in cups Dugeth.

h2co- dont tell me you pee'd in a soda bottle?

NO!, (it was a cup, shhhh.)

LMAO!!

It's perfectly acceptable for ladies to pee in cups as long as said cup is rose tinted, scented with jasmine or lavender, has a nice silk jacquard fabric affixed to the cup (so as not to offend the eyes of the delicate with the unsightly liquid contained therein if cup is clear plastic), their is soft, relaxing music (preferably light classical or sounds of nature) playing in the background to ease the stress and embarassement of actually peeing in a cup, and oh, of course, we NEVER talk about it!!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dug3x3:
h2co- dont tell me you pee'd in a soda bottle? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ken,

That's not lemonade.

...Or tomatoe juice. Depending on the time of month.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DennisAJC:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dug3x3:
h2co- dont tell me you pee'd in a soda bottle? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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...Or tomatoe juice. Depending on the time of month. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

eewww! Thats just wrong!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DennisAJC:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dug3x3:
h2co- dont tell me you pee'd in a soda bottle? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ken,

That's not lemonade.

...Or tomatoe juice. Depending on the time of month. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh ****! I think I just tinkled! LMAO!!!!

Christa , your a good sport. The pee in a cup was a inside joke and you handled it good.
LoLo, Guys dont miss, we always hit the toilet just not always in the hole.