bagged 20" bell 6/4-size tuba in trunk of midsize Jap. sedan

[TubaZac2012]

When I had my Willson 3050, I didn't look it up but that sucker had a massive bell on it, it fit in my old 2002 Camry fine, If I'm remembering correctly there was some finagling, but it didn't have to go in there vertically, ect.

[thevillagetuba]

I used to have a Miraphone 1291 5V C in a Cronkite bag, which was only a 18.5" bell plus maybe another .5" for padding from the case, and I could easily fit this in my 2006 Civic with some room, so I'm sure you can find a car that would hold it.

[Tubaryan12]

Would they consider a hatchback with a hard cover? That could increase the number of cars to consider.

With that being said, my horn fits very well in the back of my 2013 Elantra GT in a leather bag with room to spare, and no tilts are needed. The hatch has a hard cover so the horn is out of sight.

[JCalkin]

I thought of a hatchback as well, or (since there are far more of them in the US market) a small, unibody SUV like a Ford Escape or similar. I think they still come with those retractable window shade style cargo covers that would conceal a tuba pretty well.

Of course, potential thieves, were they of the gambling ilk, might see the drawn cargo cover and break in on the off-chance there is something back there. I guess it depends on your neighborhood.

[Toobist]

You're gonna be fine with a Camry. Totally. Those trunks are deep. You'll see what we mean by a little tilt to get in. I had a Camry for 10 years and I even fit both my horns in the trunk once... 19.5" bell Nirschl 4/4 and my F. You'll be fine.

[GC]

Camrys have become the modern Model T. They're extremely durable, don't cost a huge amount, and have a ton of room. Even so, I had to go to something bigger to carry two tubas, a trombone, a bass, and an amp.

[j1007hc]

Bell first, I can put my Big Mouth Brass J865SP 6/4 CC in the trunk of my 1999 Honda Accord!