I also made a 500 mile trip with an enclosed homebuilt trailer that was
constructed by a good builder who was not a good trailer engineer. This
one had a Vne of 50 mph and swayed dramatically whenever we were passed by
a Semi.

Classic! Thanks for the laugh.


Because the weight of the aircraft will usually be far less than the
trailer's capacity, it will ride stiffly. Use lots of cushioning under
the aircraft. We used some dense foam. I recommend you use twice as much
packing and tie downs as you think necessary. Stop and check after a few
miles, then every 30 minutes for a while, then every 60, etc. Stuff will
shift. Take lots of duct tape.

I also recommend that you take a co-driver and switch off regularly.

- John Ousterhout -

Consider buying plywood and other lumber and making braces and stands that
hold the plane and parts in place. Make sure you leave room for the padding
when you cut them. There should be no shifting if do this right. Of
course, using foam and rechecking may be less costly in time and money, or
it may not.