El Paso, TX
I am getting ready to buy my wife a new car. She wants a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Does anyone know if a pin will fit in the back? Not sure on the Cherokee if the seats can lay flat or if one will fit. What SUV's will a pin fit in?
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Winnipeg, MB
What year jeep?
1999 - 2004 are the largest...it's opening height that's an issue.
2005 - 2010...you can't fit a Williams.
2011 - 2014...a stern spiderman just fits, with the machine sitting on a sheet of Formica.
Robert
Quoted from ericthehalfb:2014 Ford Explorer works like a charm
Yes it does, but getting it in and out around the hitch clip and 2nd row seats is a pain! Any advice on how you do it?
I got a Pin-Bot in a 2009/10? Honda Cr-V and still had plenty of room. Not sure if that helps or not.
Quoted from MrSanRamon:What year jeep?
1999 - 2004 are the largest...it's opening height that's an issue.
2005 - 2010...you can't fit a Williams.
2011 - 2014...a stern spiderman just fits, with the machine sitting on a sheet of Formica.
Robert
A 2013 or 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Quoted from achtungboyy:A 2013 or 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Yes, all of my comments were about a GC.
Robert
1 week later
Quoted from epthegeek:Does an SUV exist that CAN'T haul at least one pin? I mean, really? If you don't have that much cargo space can it even be called an SUV?
The biggest issue is the height clearance. A lot of "compact SUVs" just miss this by an inch or two, even though they have plenty of depth/width. That's the story with my VW Tiguan, bought before I got into this hobby.
Quoted from epthegeek:Does an SUV exist that CAN'T haul at least one pin? I mean, really? If you don't have that much cargo space can it even be called an SUV?
Dodge Journey doesnt fit a pin with the head on
Bump. Did ya measure the 2014 Grand Cherokee?
I'm driving an '04 Grand Cherokee which fits any pin I can throw at it, but I know that the later GCs don't cut it. I was wondering about the '14 since it's a new body/style.
I ask because the Mrs. just crunched my pinhauler (and trailer!) doing something stupid and so I'm thinking I'm going to accelerate the replacement that I was planning to do in 2015 or 2016. I have a teen just about to start driving so he will get the current pinhauler to beat on.
Quoted from mrbillishere:Bump. Did ya measure the 2014 Grand Cherokee?
I'm driving an '04 Grand Cherokee which fits any pin I can throw at it, but I know that the later GCs don't cut it. I was wondering about the '14 since it's a new body/style.
I ask because the Mrs. just crunched my pinhauler (and trailer!) doing something stupid and so I'm thinking I'm going to accelerate the replacement that I was planning to do in 2015 or 2016. I have a teen just about to start driving so he will get the current pinhauler to beat on.
Cheers.
Ouch!! We are still shopping for one. Have not yet measured it.IMG_20140627_114535_1.jpg 145 KB
Quoted from epthegeek:Does an SUV exist that CAN'T haul at least one pin? I mean, really? If you don't have that much cargo space can it even be called an SUV?
I bought my Audi Q5 thinking one pin would fit, but damned if I'm going to tear it up trying, if I can help it!
Bought a nice little 5x8 trailer instead, with mag wheels!
Also, this thread's title should be "Into which SUVs will a pin fit?"
Kidding! Well, not really. 
With the height issues....without taking the head completely off, can you unattach and just slide the head down some to make it clear (and keep the wiring attached)?
Pins will fit a 2009 RAV 4 nicely. Don't know about the redesigned newer model. Don't like that they only have a 4 cyclinder. I like the V6 power.
Eric
Quoted from coasterguy:Anyone know if the new Mazda Cx-5 will hold a pin? That little suv is a nice looking vehicle.
Absolutely, I have had them in my 2013 cx5. Just gotta deal with the seat bump. You should be able to use 2x4s to make rails it's about the same size as the bump.
Toyota FJ Cruiser holds one pin without any issues (except that it's a pretty tall ride so be ready to lift).
http://www.pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Vehicles_for_Moving_Pinball_Machines
Still wondering if anybody has tried in a Subaru Crosstrek yet, have to make a run to pick up a system 80 but don't want to get all the way there and find out it doesn't fit.
-Hans
Quoted from BrianZ:Why shoot low? Buy a Ford Expedition and fit 2-3 machines....
Driving 75+ miles a day, I need something a weeeee bit better on mileage.
-Hans
I have a 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer I use sometimes to haul pins but it is not very reliable. Talk about a gas guzzler. That's why we are going to buy a newer Grand Cherokee (if it will fit a pin). 
Quoted from emsrph:With the height issues....without taking the head completely off, can you unattach and just slide the head down some to make it clear (and keep the wiring attached)?
Pins will fit a 2009 RAV 4 nicely. Don't know about the redesigned newer model. Don't like that they only have a 4 cyclinder. I like the V6 power.
Eric
Would be curious how much height you could gain back on a pin using this method...anyone know?
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