ACW, Like you, I pondered the many options .... and was starting to drive myself crazy. I went with the trailer for 2 main reasons: 1. with a 7-foot wide trailer you can put the airplanes in there assembled if you want to ... this is very handy for the overnight events and for temporary shelter from rainstorms. 2. I prefer to unhitch the trailer and leave it at the event site ... as opposed to bringing everything to the parking lot (overnight) of a 1/4 or 1/2 Star hotel that we all often have to stay at. Market is pretty soft on used trailers and basic tow vehicles like an F-150. This combo will probably be cheaper than a van. Bob