[AZ-Observing] Novice Question

I have a LXD75 10". The other telescope I have had for over 30 years was 
at one time was portable and is the only experience I have with 
transporting a telescope. However, it was made by a machinist friend, 
and knowing how it was made never caused me any concern with the mirrors 
(a Dall-Kirkham) going out of collimation during transport on dirt roads 
laying on its side.

I know nothing about the commercially made telescopes and how well they 
hold collimation with rough handling. Thursday I plan on driving 300 
miles with it, 10 miles on a dirt road, about 1/4 of which is rough and 
in many spots wash boardy. I will be transporting it in my van, but it 
has stiff suspension. Can anyone tell me how concerned I should be about 
the telescope being on its side during transport? I can stand it up in 
the van, but it would be more trouble to tie up so it wouldn't fall 
over. I know I can recollimate it once I get there, but I would like to 
avoid it if possible since it would just be another thing I have to do.
Stan
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