On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 1:53:31 AM UTC+2, 2G wrote:
I have sold my glider to someone in South America. While I am not responsible for shipping, I do want the new owner to receive the glider in the same condition that it leaves the US. To that end, I am interested in hearing how others have secured trailers in shipping containers; what works and what doesn't. One unusual wrinkle: the trailer will have its running gear removed to avoid the appearance that it is a vehicle!



Thanks!

Tom

I thought I secured my trailer properly for Poland to Australia with a locked brake (4 wheel trailer so it doesn't turn easily anyway) and large straps around the axle and towbar to tiedowns (done by professionals). When I picked it up from the docks in Brisbane all the straps had snapped/unravelled.. Fortunately, no real damage, just a bit of scuffing on the corners of the trailer.

I don't know what kind of forces there are on a voyage like that (the ship did go near a hurricane), but they're much larger than I expected.