Wow that must have been frustrating. Thanks for the response though. I have the SEL model, Non-hybrid, with no powered trunk opener which is where I’m guessing the clearance is lost. I’ll update my post with that info for anybody searching

Outside of the prices of gas, happy to have my F150!

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Anybody have any reports on a Hyundai Elantra Touring Wagon (2010-2012 era)? Fold down only.

Understatement of the year. I specifically bought the Tucson because it could fit a game inside. I got the limited cause I’m a fan of tech. Had I known….

I do have an open trailer but being at the mercy of Mother Nature isn’t always ideal.

Anyone know if a 2015 Nissan Rogue S fits?

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vehicles-that-a-pinball-machine-fits-in?tq=Rogue&tu=

Doesn't seem like it

Could make some kind of weatherproofed cover, I reckon? Unfortunate that the vehicle didn't work out.

Probably. However my trailer gets to spend the winter in the backyard buried under snow. No room in the driveway when snow clearing time comes. Our average snowfall is 3 times yours

I have a 2019 cx5, but never tried a pin. I think it should fit. Bw for sure. The hatch opening is tough to measure because it’s slanted. The roofline rakes a little as you go inside. mbaumle has moved pins in his cx5, not sure if he ever moved a stern. Reach out to him.love the cx5 btw.

You want a ~32" tall back door and the cx5 measured short when I checked it while shopping around. I got a '21 RAV4 hybrid that measures ~31 and 7/8" which is fine.

You only need 30-1/2” to fit a stern game, less for bw.

Yes, they fit in second Gen MDX's (2007-2013), they do not fit in third Gen (2014+)

Nope. Had a 2011 and not enough clearance at the hatch opening. Head needs to be removed. Or do what I did and leave half the pin hanging out the back With the hatch up and everything secured with ratchet straps.

Not sure if mentioned...Kia Telluride fit a pin fine. Moved a couple B/W titles with room to spare (2020/21 can't remember wife got it when they first came out).
Also 2019 Tahoe LT do fit but I had to take top plastic trim off (pops off). It may have made it but started to scrape and I just popped the top trim off temporarily.

Moved a lot of LCD and DMD stern pins with a 2020 CX5. You have to fold the head and move it down. Remove the 2 screws on each side of the cabinet and bring the head down towards the lock bar. Fits well.

Tahoe was tight? what the...man I thought the tahoe had a huge opening...well the old ones. Glad it was an easy fit still.

It's totally surprising to me that this car has somehow gone under the radar on this thread: the Kia Rondo (2007-2009)

Just test drove one on a lark, did all the measurements. 62" of depth, 32" of hatch height.

Strongly considering picking one up.

My dad had a Kia Rondo. Tons of space, but he said it wasn't that great reliability wise. At least his wasn't, and he got it new and drove very little.

Chris

Interesting! I'd love some more info. I'll PM ya if that's okay.

2012 Tahoe. Fits a pin and a dolly.

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Yep. no problem

In line with my earlier posts, possible interesting candidates: Ford Transit 250, MBZ Sprinter . . . although neither is likely liftgate suitable. Both are taller van types.

I’ve seen some posts confirming that modern pins fit in the 2022 RAV4 Prime, but that it’s tight. Can anyone comment on how tight? Pics? Would want to be able to move modern Sterns, as well as Williams.

Thanks!

I saw one on the road the other day and my first thought was how legit it looked as a pin hauler

TLDR: 2021 Mazda CX-5 pins no fit good.

Attention Mazda CX-5 drivers. I always used a 2014 and 2017 Mazda CX-5 in the past to haul pins...fit all pins no problem (newer Sterns, older Bally, widebody etc).

Bought a 2021 CX-5 late last year. Just went to pickup a Stern pin the other day and they DO NOT FIT. They took about an inch off clearance wise (height). Had to turn it sideways very carefully. Just a heads up for those in the market.

I have a 2019 cx5, guessing it will be similar. I tried measuring and it did look to be tight for a stern, I think bw, jjp and Cgc should be fine.

Was thinking about picking up a kia seltos. Cargo opening only about 30 inches tall.

i think it will be too tight , really need about 31 inches at 18 inches left and right of dead center

Yea I was all tuned into buying this vehicle. Disappointing.

i have fit

You can get that inch by unbolting the 2 backbox hinge bolts from the cabinet and sliding the backbox further down towards the coindoor

What exactly do you mean by 'sliding the head down'? We have a 2021 Ford Edge ST and it sounds like a Munsters Premium/LE (looking to buy) will not fit in it then. Is this correct?

Previously we had a 2011 Ford Edge Limited and were able to haul a TAF in it without any fitment issues.

Gord

is the head cable long enough to do this ?

It means unbolting the head from the lower cabinet and sliding the head down the cabinet (obviously with something in between to protect it). Since the lower is slanted this makes the game shorter in height so it will fit.

Thanks for the explanation, I assume that the wiring harness is long enough to allow the head to slide enough to fit.

Gord

Thanks for the confirmation. After hearing conflicting info here, I tried one out. Didn't really fall in love with it anyway, but a couple quick measurements made it look like there was no way a pin was going in without lube and a prayer. Ended up buying a 2020 Forester and I absolutely love it. Haven't stuffed a pin yet, but I'm fairly certain it will not be a problem.

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T2 and Drudge Dredd both fit into a 2018 Forester, just not at the same time obviously. Those two pins are actually an easier fit than modern Sterns since they sit lower height-wise.

I looked a some last week. My guess would be it would be close with the back seats down.

I can confirm and I was shocked by this a 2018 Honda Fit can just barely fit a stern machine.

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Okay, so I've seen the Santa Cruz on the road, and saw one on display at a Costco in La Habra. Not only does it look like the bed is too short, but there's a roll down cover that would get in the way even if it was rolled away.
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A system 11 will fit, no problem at all, in a gen 5 4Runner (2010-2022) with NO 3rd ROW SEATS! The third row even when folded down reduces the height clearance too much.

All WPC and Stern games will fit no problem in a 2014 CRV. Extra room for dolly etc.

I fit a Stern SAM into a 2011 Honda Fit, but it was very tight and had both front seats very far forward.

I put many games in a 2002 CRV but if it has something like a T2 gun handle it’ll need to be removed.

This is probably obvious, but if a Stern or Williams game can fit in these cars, a classic Williams or Bally with the head removed will be just fine.

Does a Stern NIB fit inside a 2021 Nissan Rogue ? My gut says no.

I think you need to work on your technique. My Honda fit has hauled WPCs, Sys 11, JJP, Spike, SAM, Data East, Whitestar, etc all with the heads only folded down. Sometimes I've even put a two-wheel dolly back there with the machine.

Speaking of the Fit, I'm looking to retire mine. Is there anything else out there with similar cost of ownership/reliability/price? Preferably 2018 or newer.

Honda HR-V is replacing the Fit's market position. Not sure if it's long enough to fit a pin. The next size up is the CR-V, though that's quite a bit more expensive.

Toyota has the C-HR and upcoming Corolla Cross which is slightly larger.

I drive a Nissan Kicks which is in the same class. Haven't tried to fit a pin in it yet. I think it won't fit as the rear seats don't fold down far enough.

HRV might be even better than the Fit based on the hatch design (flooring being flush with the hatch opening). The Corolla Cross seems great, I just need to find one to look at in person and check out some measurements.

Based on this post it looks like the latest HRV holds a modern stern with room to spare.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vehicles-that-a-pinball-machine-fits-in/page/34#post-6292315

Any chance you're looking to sell it? Does it Fit a game?

Thought I read that 32 inch opening is required. Our Blazer only measures 28 so I am thinking it’s not a pin hauler?

2020 BMW X3 barely fits a Taxi pin. Back hatch had to stay open about 8 inches. Tied the hatch so it wouldn't fully open and made it home safe 1 hr away.

Adding to my ongoing list of interesting, van-type candidates from post #1872: Nissan NV 200; Dodge has a couple models that are larger than a more compact one I just saw on the road -- have forgotten the model, as I didn't make note of it -- which was tall enough but not deep enough.

Have to reiterate that for any passenger type vehicle, you'd never want to stop short in traffic and have a hulking mass weighing 250 lb.s or more hurtling towards you. A separate, fully enclosed cargo section with effective internal restraints should avoid that.

The Dodge equivalent is the ProMaster City.