I went for a 12" when I bought my Dob late last Year. The full tube GSO would not it in our Camry so I got a lightbridge. I often lug the assembled optical tube outside in one piece if it is clear out but it breaks down quickly into small manageable pieces for loading into the car and can be reassembled and colimated in minutes . Fits nicely in the back of our new Forester so no bending my back to lift it out of the car.