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Bill,

Just to be clear, I was not advocating leaving the bimini in its unfurled operating position while trailering. I was suggesting that you fold it up properly, cover it with the boot, but keep the frame in an upright raked position by substituting a pair of struts for the rear straps. Here is a link to a photo that shows roughly what I am trying to describe:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/CARVER-SUNBREL...Xfeh0qb-BA