New SUV for Moving Pinball Machines

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#1 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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I know there are a lot of topics about vehicles for moving Pinball machines. Some of them are useful others are not. I am hoping this one becomes useful.

What I am looking for is a new 2015/2016 SUV for moving pinball machines. I have looked at some of the jeeps (Cherokee, Compass Patriot) but the hatch on a few aren't large enough to get a DMD pin into the back with the head on. The Grand Cherokee is large enough but is also more expensive than I was hoping to spend.

I am hoping we can put together a 'verified' list of SUVs that can move a DMD pin with the head on, folded down. I think since SUVs change in body style over the years that it is important that we list 'verified' vehicles by: Year, Make, Model IE (2015, Jeep, Grand Cherokee)

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#2 8 years ago

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uncivil_engineer

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9y 91,550 2,012

2002 chevy suburban... With the rear seat removed you can get one pin in. With the second row down, you might be able to get two in, but I haven't tried it.

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#3 8 years ago

MLS

MMGB

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Niwot, CO

11y 60,050 259 22 1

2002 Honda CRV with rear seat folded up. I hauled Williams DMD's, Williams DMD widebodies, new Sterns, classic Stern widebodies, and even a huge William's Slugfest with the head removed. It's the perfect pin hauler that can carry one pinball machine, one driver, and one passenger.

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#4 8 years ago

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cavalier88z24

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2004 jeep grand Cherokee limited. Data east, B/W, stern games perfect. gottlieb no go, head to tall

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#5 8 years ago

AST

Astropin

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Dodge Durango....all years.

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#6 8 years ago

ASA

oopsallberrys

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2012 and 2014 Ford Escape hauled all my DMDs

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#7 8 years ago

TAD

jints56

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Warrenton, VA

12y 98,300 1,146 10 46

2014 Toyota Highlander works great for me.

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#8 8 years ago

ESP

policano

East Side Pinball

Saint Paul, MN

11y 72,900 1,777 19 23

2005 Mercedes Benz ML-350 perfect for me!

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#9 8 years ago

ROB

Chippewa-Pin

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Guys, he said a 2015/2016 SUV.

2015 Ford Explorer. VERIFIED!

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#10 8 years ago

DRJ

jamieflowers

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Virginia Beach, VA

16y 69,050 890 5 20

I used to put all of my games in my various SUV's...the potential for damage to the truck or the game wasnt worth it. I use my 4x8 trailer now to haul all of my games.

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#11 8 years ago

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EchoVictor

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Any 2015 or 2016 GM Lambda chassis crossover will fit a DMD pin. They are;

Buick Enclave
Chevy Traverse
GMC Acadia

The GMC will even fit a NIB Stern.

Later,
EV

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#12 8 years ago

CB3

fryeguy7

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10y 18,400 83 6

2006 honda element.. I have the money for a new car but I love this ugly little box. It moves games like a champ and they slide in and out with ease. I think I will just drive it till it blows up.

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#13 8 years ago

POP

Nevus

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2008 Ford Expedition. 89000 miles rolling strong. It not only hauls pins, it's big enough to haul a trailer full of them.

So I would assume a 2015 would too.

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#14 8 years ago

JMM

Allibaster

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Sheridan, WY

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2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited fits a game well, but you have to lift the end of the game a little to slide over the folded rear seats when putting it in.

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#15 8 years ago

ENO

pinaholic

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New York, NY

12y 68,550 2,118 49

Loving my Nissan NV200.

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#16 8 years ago

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cavalier88z24

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Quoted from pinaholic:
Loving my Nissan NV200.

The NV line. You could fit 10 in there no problem. I used to work for nissan

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#17 8 years ago

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ChrisS

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Nissan 2005-2015 Xterra will haul a pin in the back. You can actually get an NIB stern in there as well.

Chris

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#18 8 years ago

TOK

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Quoted from Allibaster:
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited fits a game well, but you have to lift the end of the game a little to slide over the folded rear seats when putting it in.

Then you need another truck to tow the Jeep home.

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#19 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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Looks like I am getting closer to buying a new SUV. I wanted to regenerate (Doctor Joke) this thread. I am looking at getting a 2014 - 2016 vehicle. Anyone want to add to the list?

Here is what we have so far:
2002 Chevy Suburban
2002 Honda CRV
2004 jeep grand Cherokee limited
Dodge Durango - All years
2012 and 2014 Ford Escape
2014 Toyota Highlander
2005 Mercedes Benz ML-350
2015 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Expedition
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Nissan NV200
Nissan 2005-2015 Xterra

Help me out (and other pinsiders out) as we all know the most important part about a new vehicle isn't if it can get you from one place to another.... its about if it can get your pin home.

Richard

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#20 8 years ago

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MiamiRedSkin

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I have a 2014 Ford Explorer and love it. Fits everything but a NiB & Banzai Run (or so I'm told). I've moved widebodies and all in it and love it as my daily driver.

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#21 8 years ago

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ericthehalfb

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2016 Ford Explorer

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#22 8 years ago

MIC

TheMickster

Mickspinball

Bartlett, IL

11y 83,550 915 9

Toyota 4Runner, I made up a 3' wide x 6'~, 3/4" thick particle board that I lay in there, with that, and a moving blanket has worked great for quite a few pins.

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#23 8 years ago

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Mitch

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Wellesley, ON

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I have a 06 4runner fits a pin so easily and you can keep one seat up so you have a pin and one person in the back

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#24 8 years ago

JLC

Jcamm

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Sarasota, FL

11y 35,150 114 3

Can never go wrong with Toyota. 97 4 runner ,running strong.

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#25 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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Lets keep this thing going...

Updated:
2002 Chevy Suburban
2002 Honda CRV
2004 jeep grand Cherokee limited
Dodge Durango - All years
2012 and 2014 Ford Escape
2014 Toyota Highlander
2005 Mercedes Benz ML-350
2014 - 2016 Ford Explorer - Multiple Verifications
2008 Ford Expedition
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Nissan NV200
Nissan 2005-2015 Xterra
1997, 2006 Toyota 4Runner

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#26 8 years ago

MJA

Mitch

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Wellesley, ON

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Any year 4 runner

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#27 8 years ago

SKN

Skins

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2015 suburban can fit a pin with all seats up except the rear 60 seat in the 60/40 configuration. Makes it nice to be able to haul a pin and 5 passengers (includes driver).

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#28 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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I am going to call the suburban all years:

Updated:
All Years - Chevy Suburban
All Years - Toyota 4Runner
All Years - Dodge Durango
All Years - Nissan NV200 (Not really an SUV though)

2002 Honda CRV
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited
2012 - 2014 Ford Escape
2014 Toyota Highlander
2005 Mercedes Benz ML-350
2014 - 2016 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Expedition
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2005-2015 Nissan Xterra

Any one know anything about these:
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Renegade
Kia Sportage
Mazda CX-5
New Honda CRV?
Mazda CX-9
Volkswagen Touareg

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#29 8 years ago

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rai

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What about a 07 Subaru Legacy wagon?

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#30 8 years ago

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Wickerman2

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OP
Quoted from pantherpinball:
'verified' list of SUVs that can move a DMD pin with the head on

2006 Toyota Highlander...moved 6 in it(not at the same time )

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#31 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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Quoted from rai:
What about a 07 Subaru Legacy wagon?

Is that you saying it will move a DMD Pin?

Richard

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#32 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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Remember we are looking for SUVs that can move DMD pins with the head on.

Updated:
All Years - Chevy Suburban
All Years - Toyota 4Runner
All Years - Dodge Durango
All Years - Nissan NV200 (Not really an SUV though)

2002 Honda CRV
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited
2012 - 2014 Ford Escape
2006, 2014 Toyota Highlander
2005 Mercedes Benz ML-350
2014 - 2016 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Expedition
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2005-2015 Nissan Xterra

Any one know anything about these:
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Renegade
Kia Sportage
Mazda CX-5
New Honda CRV?
Mazda CX-9
Volkswagen Touareg

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#33 8 years ago

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EchoVictor

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Panther,

can't recommend more highly the GM Lambda full size SUV's. These are;

Chevy Traverse
GMC Acadia
Buick Enclave
Saturn Outlook

We have an '09 Outlook, and absolutely adore it. It'll fit any DMD pin no problem. Heck, we even once transported an RCT from Ohio to MI with both kids still able to sit in the 40% side of the 2nd and 3rd row seats. If you go with an Outlook or an Acadia, the straighter roofline will even accomodate a NIB Stern.

Good luck!

Later,
EV

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#34 8 years ago

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rai

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OP
Quoted from pantherpinball:
Is that you saying it will move a DMD Pin?
Richard

No I'm asking if it'll fit a pin.

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#35 8 years ago

BBF

Bigbossfan

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Oromocto, NB

10y 56,300 1,012 3 18

I'd be interested to know if anyone uses as late model Santa Fe as their pin hauler. I drive an 06 Santa Fe which has given me zero problems in the 10 years I've owned it and am looking at possibly replacing it next spring. The 06 easily fits a folded pin but I know they've changed the design of them somewhat over the past few years. Curious if one will still fit??

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#36 8 years ago

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Quoted from pantherpinball:
Looks like I am getting closer to buying a new SUV. I wanted to regenerate (Doctor Joke) this thread. I am looking at getting a 2014 - 2016 vehicle. Anyone want to add to the list?
Here is what we have so far:
2002 Chevy Suburban
2002 Honda CRV
2004 jeep grand Cherokee limited
Dodge Durango - All years
2012 and 2014 Ford Escape
2014 Toyota Highlander
2005 Mercedes Benz ML-350
2015 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Expedition
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Nissan NV200
Nissan 2005-2015 Xterra
Help me out (and other pinsiders out) as we all know the most important part about a new vehicle isn't if it can get you from one place to another.... its about if it can get your pin home.
Richard

2001-2012 Ford Escape - all pins
All honda elements - all pins
2012 honda pilot - all pins

2013-2016 Ford Escape - fits sterns and DE, sys 3 gottlieb's were an inch too short, had to turn on its side (gladiators) and it fit.

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#37 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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That's some really good info:

Updated:
All Years - Chevy Suburban
All Years - Toyota 4Runner
All Years - Dodge Durango
All Years - Nissan NV200 (Not really an SUV though)
All Years - Honda Elements - all pins

2002 Honda CRV
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited
2001 - 2012 Ford Escape - All Pins
2013 - 2016 Ford Escape - Fits sterns and DE, sys 3 gottlieb's were an inch too short
2006, 2014 Toyota Highlander
2005 Mercedes Benz ML-350
2014 - 2016 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Expedition
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2005-2015 Nissan Xterra
2009 Saturn Outlook
2006 Hyundai Sante Fe
2012 Honda Pilot - all pins

These have been said that they will fit:
Chevy Traverse
GMC Acadia
Buick Enclave

Any one know anything about these:
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Newer?
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Renegade
Kia Sportage
Mazda CX-5
New Honda CRV?
Mazda CX-9
Volkswagen Touareg

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#38 8 years ago

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Astropin

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Jeep Wrangler 4 door models - All years
Jeep Liberty - All years
Grand Cherokee 1999-2004 & 2011-2015
BMW X3 & X5 all years
Cadillac SRX 04-09 only
Chevy Traverse - All years
Ford Flex - All years
Subaru Forester - 2000+
Toyota FJ Cruiser - All years

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#39 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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Dallas, TX

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Astropin,

Will the Liberty fit a DMD pin? I took a tape to it and it seemed like it was an inch too short?

For the Wrangler Also are you planning on putting the DMD pin in with the top off?

Updated:
All Years - BMW X3
All Years - BMW X5
All Years - Chevy Suburban
All Years - Chevy Traverse
All Years - Dodge Durango
All Years - Ford Flex
All Years - Honda Elements - all pins
All Years - Nissan NV200 (Not really an SUV though)
All Years - Toyota 4Runner
All Years - Toyota FJ Cruiser

2004 - 2009 - Cadillac SRX
2001 - 2012 Ford Escape - All Pins
2013 - 2016 Ford Escape - Fits sterns and DE, sys 3 gottlieb's were an inch too short
2008 Ford Expedition
2014 - 2016 Ford Explorer
2002 Honda CRV
2012 Honda Pilot - All Pins
2006 Hyundai Sante Fe
1999-2004, 2011 - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2005 Mercedes Benz ML-350
2005-2015 Nissan Xterra
2009 Saturn Outlook
2000+ Subaru Forester
2006, 2014 Toyota Highlander

These have been said that they will fit:
Chevy Traverse
GMC Acadia
Buick Enclave
All Years -Jeep Wrangler 4 door models (I have a question about if you have to take the roof off to get the pin in)
All Years - Jeep Liberty (I want to make sure this was verified since I had a problem when I took a tape to it)

Any one know anything about these:
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Newer?
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Renegade
Kia Sportage
Mazda CX-5
New Honda CRV?
Mazda CX-9
Subaru Legacy Wagon
Volkswagen Touareg

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#40 8 years ago

PGL

northvibe

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4 door wrangler should fit all pins without any modifying of the pin or roof. They can fit a nib pin in the cardboard.....or so I've seen a pic...it was crazy.

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#41 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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Dallas, TX

9y 43,150 239 1

All right then

Updated:
All Years - BMW X3
All Years - BMW X5
All Years - Chevy Suburban
All Years - Chevy Traverse
All Years - Dodge Durango
All Years - Ford Flex
All Years - Honda Elements - all pins
All Years -Jeep Wrangler 4 door models
All Years - Nissan NV200 (Not really an SUV)
All Years - Toyota 4Runner
All Years - Toyota FJ Cruiser

2004 - 2009 - Cadillac SRX
2001 - 2012 Ford Escape - All Pins
2013 - 2016 Ford Escape - Fits sterns and DE, sys 3 gottlieb's were an inch too short
2008 Ford Expedition
2014 - 2016 Ford Explorer
2002 Honda CRV
2012 Honda Pilot - All Pins
2006 Hyundai Sante Fe
1999-2004, 2011 - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2005 Mercedes Benz ML-350
2005-2015 Nissan Xterra
2009 Saturn Outlook
2000+ Subaru Forester
2006, 2014 Toyota Highlander

These have been said that they will fit:
Chevy Traverse
GMC Acadia
Buick Enclave
All Years - Jeep Liberty (I want to make sure this was verified since I had a problem when I took a tape to it)

Any one know anything about these:
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Newer?
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Renegade
Kia Sportage
Mazda CX-5
New Honda CRV?
Mazda CX-9
Subaru Legacy Wagon
Volkswagen Touareg

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#42 8 years ago

JQH

jhanley

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Elko, NV

12y 80,900 2,311 2 8

You forgot Toyota Sequoia.Lot's of power and reliable.Will tow just about everything.

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#43 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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Dallas, TX

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Thats a good add... is that all years or just one?

Updated:

All Years - BMW X3
All Years - BMW X5
All Years - Chevy Suburban
All Years - Chevy Traverse
All Years - Dodge Durango
All Years - Ford Flex
All Years - Honda Elements - all pins
All Years -Jeep Wrangler 4 door models
All Years - Nissan NV200 (Not really an SUV)
All Years - Toyota 4Runner
All Years - Toyota FJ Cruiser

2004 - 2009 - Cadillac SRX
2001 - 2012 Ford Escape - All Pins
2013 - 2016 Ford Escape - Fits sterns and DE, sys 3 gottlieb's were an inch too short
2008 Ford Expedition
2014 - 2016 Ford Explorer
2002 Honda CRV
2012 Honda Pilot - All Pins
2006 Hyundai Sante Fe
1999-2004, 2011 - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2005 Mercedes Benz ML-350
2005-2015 Nissan Xterra
2009 Saturn Outlook
2000+ Subaru Forester
2006, 2014 Toyota Highlander

These have been said that they will fit:
Buick Enclave
Chevy Traverse
GMC Acadia
All Years - Jeep Liberty (I want to make sure this was verified since I had a problem when I took a tape to it)
Toyota Sequoia

Any one know anything about these:
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Newer?
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Renegade
Kia Sportage
Mazda CX-5
New Honda CRV?
Mazda CX-9
Subaru Legacy Wagon
Volkswagen Touareg

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#44 8 years ago

CAP

lordloss

Blocked

10y 5,089

I'm pissed that I missed out on a $1900 4 runner. Had 237k miles, but damn it would have saved me $1900 in uhaul pretty easily

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#45 8 years ago

SES

u2sean

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Madison, WI

12y 71,900 698 18

I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the Toyota RAV4. I have a 2012 that I just picked up a few months back. I've hauled NIB, DMD and even a Gottlieb Strikes N Spares with ease. It has 36" clearance at the tailgate and nearly fold flat seats. With the V6 you've got 3500lb towing capacity. The 4 cylinder is the same dimensions as well. They changed the body style in 2013 but I'm pretty sure they'll fit in there too.

I did check out the newer style CRV when I was looking and they would fit a DMD pin. I brought an empty box along and it fit (barely) so just the machine would have worked.

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#46 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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Dallas, TX

9y 43,150 239 1

Updated:
All Years - BMW X3
All Years - BMW X5
All Years - Chevy Suburban
All Years - Chevy Traverse
All Years - Dodge Durango
All Years - Ford Flex
All Years - Honda Elements - all pins
All Years -Jeep Wrangler 4 door models
All Years - Nissan NV200 (Not really an SUV)
All Years - Toyota 4Runner
All Years - Toyota FJ Cruiser

2004 - 2009 - Cadillac SRX
2001 - 2012 Ford Escape - All Pins
2013 - 2016 Ford Escape - Fits sterns and DE, sys 3 gottlieb's were an inch too short
2008 Ford Expedition
2014 - 2016 Ford Explorer
2002, 2015 Honda CRV (Newer CRV can fit a snug NIB)
2012 Honda Pilot - All Pins
2006 Hyundai Sante Fe
1999-2004, 2011 - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2005 Mercedes Benz ML-350
2005-2015 Nissan Xterra
2009 Saturn Outlook
2000+ Subaru Forester
2006, 2014 Toyota Highlander
2012 Toyota RAV4

These have been said that they will fit:
Buick Enclave
Chevy Traverse
GMC Acadia
All Years - Jeep Liberty (I want to make sure this was verified since I had a problem when I took a tape to it)
Toyota Sequoia

Any one know anything about these:
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Newer?
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Renegade
Kia Sportage
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-9
Subaru Legacy Wagon
Volkswagen Touareg

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#47 8 years ago

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RustyLizard

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12y 121K 4,724 7

Screenshot_2015-10-19-21-25-21.pngFord Flex will haul 2. One has to have the head removed. I bought this for when the Flex just won't cut it.

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#48 8 years ago

CAM

Jediturtle

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Plymouth, WI

12y 109K 4,482 14 66

I can verify the first generation Liberty. Fits like a glove.

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#49 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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Dallas, TX

9y 43,150 239 1

Updated:
All Years - BMW X3
All Years - BMW X5
All Years - Chevy Suburban
All Years - Chevy Traverse
All Years - Dodge Durango
All Years - Ford Flex - Can haul 2 (with one head removed)
All Years - Honda Elements - all pins
All Years -Jeep Wrangler 4 door models
All Years - Nissan NV200 (Not really an SUV)
All Years - Toyota 4Runner
All Years - Toyota FJ Cruiser

2004 - 2009 - Cadillac SRX
2001 - 2012 Ford Escape - All Pins
2013 - 2016 Ford Escape - Fits sterns and DE, sys 3 gottlieb's were an inch too short
2008 Ford Expedition
2014 - 2016 Ford Explorer
2002, 2015 Honda CRV (Newer CRV can fit a snug NIB)
2012 Honda Pilot - All Pins
2006 Hyundai Sante Fe
1999-2004, 2011 - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2002-2007 Jeep Liberty
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2005 Mercedes Benz ML-350
2005-2015 Nissan Xterra
2009 Saturn Outlook
2000+ Subaru Forester
2006, 2014 Toyota Highlander
2012 Toyota RAV4

These have been said that they will fit:
Buick Enclave
Chevy Traverse
GMC Acadia
Toyota Sequoia

Any one know anything about these:
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Newer?
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Renegade
Kia Sportage
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-9
Subaru Legacy Wagon
Volkswagen Touareg

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#50 8 years ago

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pantherpinball

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9y 43,150 239 1

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