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Hi there. I’ve traveled on several occasions with my pedal harp in the back of my car (I live in NM and my family is in NY). On longer visits east, I like to have my harp with me. Summers and winters make me more nervous than the more moderate weather of spring and fall, but my harp has survived all trips with nothing more than the occasional broken string. I only have my harp in its usual soft cover. Here are a few hints garnered from my own experience. Traveling with a harp is almost like traveling with a big dog! 🙂 If you stop for a meal or a break, always keep the outside temperature in mind. Try to park in the shade and crack the windows if it’s hot. If it’s really cold outside, you might want to bring a spare car key so you can leave your engine on and your heat running for the few minutes you’re away from your car. Unless the temperature is very moderate, I tend to grab food to go and eat in the car. This is a bit inconvenient, but I bring my harp into the hotel room with me each night. I usually stay in cheap-o motels, so that always gives the desk attendant a laugh. A few more hints. On really cold trips, I cover my harp with a blanket to keep out drafts, especially down at the feet. On hot days, I cover the harp with a light-colored blanket so it reflects the sun and won’t get so warm. Use your heat or air-conditioning to keep yourself comfortable, and your harp probably will be. Good luck, and happy travels!
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