Originally Posted by
L'il Chickadee
Sorry, I say no. Took my Bernina Aurora on 1100 mile trip on its side. Did not do well, had to have repair done because an internal screw holding the frame together had vibrated loose. It was not in the original packing, just the carry case. Having the original box and packing may have prevented the problem. But....even so would I chance it again? No.
My guess would be that that was more a function of the vibration of the car rather than the fact that it was on its side.