[rogerg (Roger)]

G'day all,

For the last few years I have carted my GM8 around in a plastic box. I stuff things around it in the box, some padding, some cables, bits and pieces that fit like dew heaters, etc. I'm thinking of doing something more "proper" to avoid situations like the worm being knocked during transit and meshing.

One thing which annoys me about the GM8 is how far out the motors protrude. Do people take the motors off to easily fit the mount in a case? I'm guessing that would ruin things like PEC?

Can anyone recommend specific cases which suit the GM8 with minimal wasted space?

I'm not after something which is excessively padded. An inch or less of padding all around with a solid outer wall is plenty I think, it only goes from observatory to car to site, no air freight or anything drastic like that. One of my biggest problems is fitting everything in the car, so I can't afford to have a oversize case/box with lots of extra space just for padding.

Thanks,
Roger.