[QUOTE=Dujon]Ah, yes, Shane. The practicalities of transport. I'd be quite interested to hear how others on this site cart their equipment around the countryside.
Interesting subject Dujon!!..
..I made a half-shell insert for the optical tube of my 10" dob to fit East-West in the boot of a falcon sedan...made from the original packing boxes which cradles the tube and is held in place with bungee cords.
The top section of the home-made mount sits ahead of the insert..the base sits strapped in on the back seat with the fold-up chairs and table...eyepiece case, tools, books, stove, snacks and drinks, tent, can all fit in the boot..
..which still leaves plenty of room for the hot tub:
...LOL