[EricH]

Shipping configuration is that it must fit in the crate (or bag, if you're going to a bag-and-tag event). See the Administrative Manual, Section 4 for crate/bag details.

Starting configuration--the 28x38x60in box--is just that, starting configuration. If you're not in the box when the match starts, you'll probably get disabled, and quite possibly disqualified. It's happened before.

Sounds like time for a little redesign... The tube doesn't have to be in the box, but the robot (claw included) does.