2021 Rav4 Hybrid looks fine. 31 and 7/8" at the back door with no lip at the bumper. Equivalent size to my old 2011 Equinox which was fine. (I might have considered a new Equinox, but they got shorter.)

So many new buttons to push in the new pin hauler!

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Put a shadow in 2020 Mazda cx5 ,last few inches a little tight as you have to compress the seat bench and needs to go a little farther in due to the gun but fits fine.

Drove 80 mph on the thruway on the way home , no shifting of the pin ,turbo version has nice power ,handles great ,great mid suv

Coworker has 2016 cx5 ,measured the back height etc seems the same as the 2016.5 and on model

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I know a regular pinball will fit in a 4 door Jeep Wrangler, but what about Pinball 2000 (Revenge From Mars). Will that fit in the back of a 4 door Jeep Wrangler?

Has anyone moved a pin in a Dodge Journey? It is a wide body GnR but I think it is the height that matters. Thanks.

I can attest to being able to fit two pins quite easily. GnR and Hotwheels.

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I moved a No Fear in my 2019 Chevy Equinox and made it in, but BARELY. I saw several Equinox posts, but none specific to the 2019. So FYI for anyone looking!

I have a 2018 Cadillac Escalade and a Stern Pin only fit on its side. I was 3/4” off. I sold the pin to a guy in a hatchback and it fit no problem. I was floored.

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Seriously?! A freaking Escalade cant fit a pin in it normally? That's insane. Manufacturers sure have forgotten the "Utility" part of SUV.

Chris

That’s a good question.
I’ve found this to be a good resource, but that vehicle isn’t listed there, which doesn’t mean much.

https://pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Vehicles_for_Moving_Pinball_Machines

My favorite vehicles is a suburban/Denali, or Ford Expedition.
I use this style of vehicle for my fly one-way, drive one-way pin trips.
You can get one game in side ways, and two games side by side behind it for a total of 3 games, but two easily fit. Keeps the pins secured inside and makes it more difficult, than a trailer for someone to steal your games.

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I couldn’t believe it. There was length for days and ample height if I got it in but the opening was just not quite tall enough.

I just found out my 2020 GMC terrain will not fit a pin, the inside height is there.. but just won't clear the hatch opening like the escalade., I even tried removing trim and hatch spare cargo cover. Had to go in on its side.

if you unscrew the backbox hinges at the backbox you can slide the the backbox forward a few inches and reduce the overall height by enough that it might fit if it is close .

Been wanting to try this. Chickened out last time. How do you best unscrew those hinges? Before you would in theory put the head down or can you unscrew those with the backbox folded? It would be so much easier if I could fold the head down, unscrew the backbox hinges and then shrink wrap it with the head against the lockdown bar....

I did it with the backbox up as you need to get a socket on the nuts inside the backbox with the translite out , iirc 2 bolts on each side (im) , (I think some of the newer sterns have the power supply blocking the nuts on the right side (gotg when I looked) ) . I would then wrap the hinges with some foam or similar to protect the cab , then fold down and slide forward ,I would put apiece of cardboard on the top of the side rails and then shrink wrap or secure , the amount you can slide further forward is limited by how much slack is in the connections to the backbox.

not sure how many connectors are on a modern pin that would need to be detached to just remove the backbox completely but it would be nice to have a " quick disconnect" configuration.

I've heard its extremely easy to take the head off of a JJP pin, not sure about a new Stern or American Pinball.

I thought about it but it was snowing at the time and I just wanted to get it loaded.

That is incredibly surprising and disappointing but it follows the general form over function trend in the segment.

I was able to slide a Revenge from Mars into the back of a 2013 Ford Transit Connect without taking the back box off. Legs detached of course. It’s a beautiful unrestored pin!
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Now that's impressive.

Not always true, I once made the daring journey in our Prius on a cross state trip to look at a Pin Up. Managed to squeeze it in plus room for the backbox. Let's just say that that was the last time the Prius was used to pick a game up though.

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Any 2011, or thereabouts, Volvo V70 (XC70) or V90 (XC90) owners here?

Will any of 'em fit a pin?

Regarding 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. I moved a Williams Rollergames today, it was a tight fit. Fold the right rear passenger seat down down and slide the cabinet in on that side. You do have to adjust the front seat toward the front a little bit. I have long legs and it was a slightly cramped ride. Then put the head in the left passenger seat. It’s a little tight going in, if necessary you can always put the head in through the hatchback before the cabinet goes in. Good luck!

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Anyone get a mustang mach e? I'd love to know if that fits a game.

those handles on the leg holes...where would someone get those!?

I am guessing no but it could be close:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/trunk-boot-dimensions-for-dog-crate.748/

That bump at the entrance is not encouraging.

here someone measured. But ya, doesn't take in account the lip, but the roof is further back sooooo may help?

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This picture shows the middle seats when one is folded down and it is appears to be a lot higher than the bed.

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My friend made them.

I was just about to send a DM asking the same question. Tell your friend to start selling them here - he'd probably make a bundle.

has anyone put a folded pinball machine , say newer Stern into a Tesla model Y ?

Test fit a Spike 2 game in my 2020 equinox last night. tried coin door forward and back. Its about 1" too tall.
Will not fit without damage to headliner and possible game.
I could have jammed it in there but would never get it out.

Okay, having owned a bunch of cars, vans, mini vans, and helped friends move pins in all types of cars, I feel as if I can officially say that the Honda Element is the best car to move a pin, hands down. It can fit the tallest of fold down pins still on the dolly. If I were in the market for a new or another car, I would be buying he most recent and lowest miles Element I could find.

Too bad they look like dogshit.

Body change was in 2016. I moved pins in my 05 Equinox, and when I was looking for a newer one I wanted to make sure that I could still move a machine in it. I ended up finding a 2015 last year that only had 40k miles on it and went with that over something newer.

TheFamilyArcade ... Did you ever get an answer on this?

I have a BMW X2 (should be similar dimensions) and was wondering the same thing.

X1 will not work unless you take the head off

Thanks @pinballjj.

Looks like I'll be renting a vehicle then. My options are pickup (F150 or similar), Midsize SUV (RAV4 or similar), Standard SUV (Nissan Frontier or similar), Standard SUV (Ford Edge or similar), or Full Size SUV (Chevy Tahoe or similar).

Thoughts?

pickup will always work but weather with the open load can be a factor.

i think rav4 or honda crv fit, some of the full size suvs will not fit a pin ,double check on the exact models the rental place has .

if available a minivan with the seats that fold into the floor seems like a good option

any one know ?

Have you had a pin in there yet? Just wondering if it will fit in because of the sloping rear door and the raised folded down seats?
My Ford Connect van is Sadly coming to the end of its 12 year life unless I have some major welding done on the chassis, great pin vehicle. Moved so many in this van.
Thinking about the new RAV4 as I have other Toyota’s here incl. Prius and a supercharged GRMN Yaris and never had any problems except no pins fit in
Thanks.

I remember measuring the trunk back in September and I cannot seem to find my info, but it was not promising.

You'll most likely need to wait for the Cybertruck, unless you can afford an X.

A new Ford Edge will not hold one without sliding the head down or removing it.

Here's the verdict:

Picked up my first pin yesterday. 2019 Nissan Rogue will fit a machine with few inches to spare.

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measured one yesterday it is 27 inches tall from floor to opening , so no it will not fit , you need 31 inches to clear with head folded

Hi everyone!

Can I move a pinball machine using a Cherokee Latitude vehicle?

Moving a Stern Lord of the Rings.

Looking for a friend! Thanks

Depends on what game. But most likely no. A classic Bally will barely fit, taking the head off.

A lord of the rings Stern