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How things change with time:-
When my 12" collapsable was new - I always transported the OTA collapsed and in the original box! (All fitted easily in my station wagon). Yes, I was a bit overcautious and it soon became tedious.
Then the OTA was carried collapsed, laid flat across back seat, and restrained by seatbelt and a big pillow. I get to the observing field and then put on my home made light shroud. This part of the process soon became tedious as well.
Now the OTA is always extended, light shroud is always on, and it fits flat in the back of S/W with seat folded down. (Pillows under the two parts of tube). The base slots in beside nicely.
I recently transported a 10" collapsable using a ute. Decided not to carry the whole lot assembled. In this position, the OTA is just resting on the 4 little support 'rollers'. I imagined some potential for bending the screws if things got too bouncy. (Maybe that arrangement would get tedious too in time.)
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