Transport fuselage

[b747fe]

I have an Elite that I need to move. Looking for tips regarding wing, empennage removal and minimum size trailer required to move fuselage
Thank you

[Washington Rebel]

I moved mine 3 times now on a 8 x 16 trailer
had to remove one side of the tail because it was over 9 feet wide
used 2 2x12 boards to support the tires
dont make the straps on the airframe too tight or something will bend
I used straps going to opposite sides of the trailer so if it moved one way the other strap would tighten
drove 45 mph no problems

[b747fe]

Roger that Tom, thanks. My problem is this a/c has a nose wheel and distance between main gear, outside to outside is 8'. Hard to find an 8'wide trailer, but lots of 7'. I have thought of using2x8's to support the main gear and then tie the tail down to the deck
Can you tell me if I can take the vert stab and rudder off before the horiz stab/ and elev off
Cheers, H

[Washington Rebel]

Yep you got me mine was 7 ft wide also
Thats why i screwed down the 2 x 12 and strapped the tires to it
Not sure about the tail as the rebel is different that the elite