I like the crating plan. ......But I would put it out for bid on Uship. I've had great luck shipping awkward items from lawn equipment to dirt bikes to parts Take a picture of the crate with the dimensions for the posting so they know what they are dealing with.. Lot's of small independent carriers check there and will put your item on their load if heading your direction. I had an item shipped where the guy was retired and used his motor home for this type stuff. Said it paid for his diesel in-between destinations.