Huge help, thank you. Do you know height of the cabinet compared to Stern? For instance, a stern folded down, compared to a PB folded down against the cabinet itself?

If Alien backbox is 8" at the deepest, how many inches would the cabinet add at its deepest?

Welcome! The cabinet is classic design, same size as Stern and tapered in same way. So I am guessing the overall height with backbox down is one inch less than Stern because the thinnest part of the backbox is on the bottom which would be at the thickest part when folded down. That one inch is huge Sterns just barely miss fitting in multiple vehicles. It’s definitely smaller.

Perfect, thank you

I just picked up a JJP Hobbit with a QX80. Fit without any issues.

Looking for suggestions - I'm going to be in the market for a new vehicle and I want basically the smallest one that will fit a pin. The pinwiki page has gotten out of date, doesn't list anything newer than about 2014, and sizes change too often across newer model years to go by anything there.

Does anyone have recommendations for anything in the hatchback / station-wagon class that would fit one? I'm thinking only about modern Sterns and maybe Williams, not any weird sizes.

Anyone have experience with a Kia Soul of recent model years? If that works, that's probably my leading choice. Or a Corolla Cross if that works. Any other suggestions?

Honda HRV for the win. Can get it in AWD, cheap (relatively in todays market), great gas mileage, Honda reliability, and can fit a pin.

Haven’t been able to confirm the latest model ‘22/‘23, but previous to that you’re good.

The Honda Fit is good too, but feels very small when driving it.

I think the 2019 and the 2017 Chev Traverse are the same. We have a 17.

What is the height of the trunk opening?

Thanks

The HRV changed significantly with the latest revision, I would not assume it holds a pin unless someone goes out and measures or just tries it.

Forwards or backwards. System 11 fits in the 22 Bronco Sport Outer Banks edition.

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Thanks. I have a 2017 forester, hoping the opening and cargo specs are the same.

WPC superpin went in the 2021 Honda CR-V hybrid just fine. Should be the same for any '20 through '22 hybrid.

I'm pretty sure it should be the same for non-hybrid gen 5 CR-Vs '17 through '22. The hybrid has its cargo floor fixed at the level that is the upper adjustable level on standard models.

This was also sitting on 2x4s so there is plenty room to spare. Obviously the rear seats are folded down.

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse was perfect for a modern Stern. Fit perfectly with an inch to spare.

I think that confirms any Traverse is a good buy for pinball.

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Same gen as yours;

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vehicles-that-a-pinball-machine-fits-in/page/19#post-4647760

Thanks.

Di you think a JJP Wonka would fit? I saw it fit in a 2022...

I have never transported a JPP game, so I am not sure. I think the key is going to be using as thin of protection under the head as possible.

WOZ fit in the '18 Forester just fine.

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Thanks! And that is a wide body as well. Sweet to know the Forester is a good pin hauler.

Is there a list of current model hybrids or full electric vehicles that fit pins? Looking to buy a new SUV soon but want to make sure I can move a game with it.

I would also be very interested in the above mentioned list of current model hybrids and electrics of any type that can fit pins.

all tesla's won't fit a folded stern , only 28.0 inches of opening , need about 30 in min

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I don't think it'll be a very long list. For some reason as they update the design on these SUVs, it comes at the expense of rear hatch clearance

I can tell you that it will not fit into a 2020 or later Toyota Highlander Hybrid (29" clearance max)

Just did this same trip. Back hatch is open with zero leg room AND with the head disconnected.

Took the plunge and got myself a pickup truck. Well.... Got myself a tiny pickup truck. Made my first pickup today with it. Looking forward to seeing how many I can fit in one trip.

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2018 Mazda CX-5.

JJP Toy Story would NOT fit, (by fractions of an inch..so close!)
Head needed to be unbolted from hinges (but not removed) and then it managed to fit.

I always had a wild idea of taking a rabbit pickup and adding the 2015 CRUA TDI to one. With the 6 speed of course. Love yours!

3 Wpc games, one head has to be removed in an 2004 suburban….

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Long story short: 2019 Tahoe will fit a pinball machine once the rear storage tray is removed.

I've owned a Traverse for the past 9 years and both the 2012 and the 2018 fit pins perfectly. We wanted a little bigger vehicle so we bought a 2019 Tahoe. I started my 2 hour drive to get a pin the other day and thought the Tahoe should have at least the same size opening as the Traverse, if not bigger. I was wrong. With the plastic piece around where the power cord plugs into the backbox, the Stern would not fit. Fortunately I read a previous post that recommended taking the plastic storage tray out. It takes no time to remove and there is plenty of room once it is removed.

was the back floor in the up or down position?

Anyone have experience moving a modern Stern with a 2021 Ford Explorer?

I have in a 2020 (same). It is a tad tight w/ the headlinder but slides in. only issue is pulling it out and getting it the 1/2" up to get over the lip.

yeah that lip is a bitch , never understand why they designed it that way

to help get more fingers pinched

Mine has a factory installed JR 1.6 Turbo Diesel. 5 Speed swap is in order, 1.9 ALH on deck

If only every car or SUV had what the new 2024 Volvo EX90 has, this would be a much easier thread. LOL

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A new boxed Stern will easily fit in a 2012 Jeep Wrangler with hardtop.

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My little HRV recently picked up a Dr. Who and a Hollywood Heat (not at the same time haha).

Previously had only hauled newer and classic Sterns so was relieved they both easily fit.

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2015 BMW X3 will fit a new stern

Skateball (head removed and on its side) AND EBDLE(lmnop) in a 2010 Acadia or as I call it The Arcadia.

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What model year HR-V is this? I'm looking to get one to fit a pin, but all the small SUVs constantly get different redesigns year to year, particularly around the loading hatch area.

2019 Mazda CX-9 wouldn’t fit a Dialed In. Had to run up to uhaul to rent a trailer. Wondering if a sterns will fit.

Nope, CX-9 has a very small opening due to the rear curvature of the hatch. Hopefully the CX-70/90 will be better....

Can you just unbolt the head, slide it back so that the cab slides in first, then tilt the head inside? I had to do that with my Deadpool but it was better than having to disconnect everything.

Same question, they had older models on the list but not the new ones

2021 Ford Explorer XLT incoming. I don’t get a choice of company cars, but I’m hopeful based on previous posts that this will be able to fit DMD/LCD era Sterns

I have a 2014 Santa Fe Sport. Fits all pins except for DMD Gottlieb's. ^_^

So i saw one question about this in the topic, but no answer: Will a Mitsubishi Outlander fit a pin? Asking because it's one of the new vehicles I'm looking into possibly getting.

If it's been asked before but not answered, and since it's not a super-popular model here in the States I'd suggest you are most likely going to have to go measure one yourself (and report back your findings of course).