I'd seriously consider packing light and trying to be there for a Saturday night.
Packing for a 1 night trip is pretty easy: snacks, beer, scope, tent, freezer suit. Easy!
I'd drive up Sat to arrive early arvo and head off Sunday lunchtime.
More nights would be nice, but leave is a bit hard to book at the moment.
Praying to the weather gods... I'm dying to get a decent, clear, crisp view of Mars and Saturn while they are still near/at opposition!!
Eagerly awaiting an awesome forecast!