How do I secure a buggy on a trailer

Use rated ratchet straps to the proper lashing points, securing all four corners so the buggy cannot move forwards, backwards or sideways. Strap to strong structural points rather than bodywork or the steering. Set the park brake and immobilise the buggy too, but treat the brake as a backup, since it will not hold the buggy against road forces on its own.

Can I just rely on the park brake

No. The park brake is a backup to proper strapping, not a replacement. It will not hold a buggy against the braking and cornering forces of a journey, so an unstrapped buggy relying on the brake can break loose and shift, which is dangerous at speed. Always secure it with rated straps at four points.

Is there anything to check about weight

Yes. The trailer must be rated for the buggy, and the whole combination must be within the towing limits for your vehicle and licence. Position the buggy so the load is balanced on the trailer, since an overloaded or badly balanced trailer handles poorly and can sway dangerously. Confirm the numbers before setting off rather than guessing.

Transporting a golf buggy safely

By James Brown · Updated 21 July 2026 · 5 minute read

White electric golf buggy plugged into a wall-mounted charger unit in a workshop

Transport a buggy on a suitable trailer or in a van, loaded on level firm ground, secured at proper lashing points at all four corners with rated straps, and with the park brake set and the buggy immobilised. Check the trailer and towing weights are within limits. The two failures to avoid are an unsecured buggy shifting in transit and an overloaded or wrongly balanced trailer.

Key takeaways

Use a suitable trailer or van and load on level, firm ground where the buggy cannot roll.
Secure at four points using rated straps to proper lashing points, not to fragile parts.
Set the park brake and immobilise the buggy, but do not rely on the brake instead of straps.
Check the trailer's load rating and the towing weights so you are legal and safe.
Protect the battery and connections, and never transport a damaged battery casually.

Loading

Most transport problems start at loading, so it is worth doing calmly. Load on level, firm ground where the buggy and trailer cannot roll or sink, using ramps rated for the weight and angled so the buggy does not ground or tip. Drive or push it on straight and slowly. A buggy is heavier than it looks, much of that weight in the batteries down low, so treat the ramps and the loading with respect rather than rushing it, and keep people clear of the sides in case it moves.

Securing it properly

Once on, the buggy has to be tied down so it cannot move in any direction, because a buggy that shifts at speed is a danger to you and everyone behind you. Use rated ratchet straps to the proper lashing points, securing at all four corners so the buggy cannot slide forward, back or sideways. Strap to strong structural points, not to fragile bodywork, the steering, or anything that will bend or snap under load. Set the park brake and immobilise the buggy as well, but understand that the brake is a backup to the straps, not a substitute, since a park brake alone will not hold a buggy against the forces of braking and cornering on the road.

Weights and the trailer

The unglamorous part that keeps you legal and safe is the weights. The trailer must be rated to carry the buggy, and the whole combination, tow vehicle, trailer and load, must be within the towing limits that apply to your vehicle and licence. An overloaded trailer, or one loaded so the weight sits wrong on the axle and nose, handles badly and can become genuinely dangerous to tow. Getting the buggy positioned so the load is balanced, and confirming the numbers are within limits before setting off, is not optional detail, it is the difference between a routine tow and a swaying trailer on a motorway.

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The battery, and damaged ones

Give the battery a thought before a journey. Make sure it is secure in its tray, the connections are sound, and nothing can short across the terminals as the buggy is jolted about. For a flooded lead-acid set, a buggy that is level and secure keeps the electrolyte where it belongs. And one firm rule: a battery that is swollen, cracked, leaking or damaged is not something to load up and drive around casually, because a damaged battery in transit is a hazard. That is a stop-and-get-advice situation, handled by someone competent, not a routine move.

Common questions

How do I secure a buggy on a trailer: Use rated ratchet straps to the proper lashing points, securing all four corners so the buggy cannot move forwards, backwards or sideways. Strap to strong structural points rather than bodywork or the steering. Set the park brake and immobilise the buggy too, but treat the brake as a backup, since it will not hold the buggy against road forces on its own.
Can I just rely on the park brake: No. The park brake is a backup to proper strapping, not a replacement. It will not hold a buggy against the braking and cornering forces of a journey, so an unstrapped buggy relying on the brake can break loose and shift, which is dangerous at speed. Always secure it with rated straps at four points.
Is there anything to check about weight: Yes. The trailer must be rated for the buggy, and the whole combination must be within the towing limits for your vehicle and licence. Position the buggy so the load is balanced on the trailer, since an overloaded or badly balanced trailer handles poorly and can sway dangerously. Confirm the numbers before setting off rather than guessing.