[EMDSS]

We took our first road trip with three kids. I must say it was a comfortable ride. Two of our kids are under 2 so on the return trip we had an adult in the third row to tend to them (one rear facing in the third row and one rear facing in the second row). I was surprised but I managed to actually sleep better back there than up front (fewer lights from oncoming cars, able to lean to side with a pillow). The third row is definitely conducive for an adult sitting upright, but it worked for sleeping. We had a rooftop cargo box and brought back a christmas tree (next to cargo box). I was quite happy with how smoothly the trip went and how comfortable the ride was.

 

[the_mexican]

I'm even more amazed that Xmas tree made it back intact after all those miles getting blasted with wind ;-p

 

[EMDSS]

I was surprised too (and it is huge 9 feet tall and about 5 feet wide). It made it back in perfect condition and traveled well to the side of the rooftop cargo box (shifted to one side).