Transporting Vibraphone to local gigs

I don’t know about those current Toyota models, but years ago I had a Corolla and could only use my M48. The M55 did not fit.  I think that it’s worth checking to see if they fit in a Prius with the front passenger seat pushed a little forward; I think they might fit because I have a drummer friend who regularly fits LOTS of gear in his.  The back goes surprisingly flat.

For years after that, I drove Honda Odysseys (which were optimal).  M55 plus a PA, plus a bass player and all his gear, no problem.  Downsizing to the CR-V has been a task, but I’m making it work with some smaller PA gear and more frequent use of my M48 when I need a huge PA.  Most gigs, the M55 is fine in the CR-V.

I tried several makes/models when I bought it… M55 does not fit well in a Subaru Outback or their other similar models. There were no good models of Ford, Chevy, Jeep other than their huge, gas guzzling SUVs, vans and trucks.  One of my criteria was it had to be a hybrid.

I transport my Vibes in a Honda element and they  fit in perfectly without having to break them down. It has a flat floor and you can anchor the  to the tiedowns.

I transport my Vibes in a Honda element and they  fit in perfectly without having to break them down. It has a flat floor and you can anchor the  to the tiedowns.