Guest Steve Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 So my C9.25 and CGEM will be arriving soon. Any suggestion for how to package them for car journeys etc? I see some lovely cases... but crazy money. I've over-spent on the scope, so are there good budget options? Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I just lay a couple of soft pillows across the back seat of the car and strap it down with all 3 seat belts. Can't get much cheaper than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Anyone used anything like this? Dimensions (cm): 75.9 x 47 x 48.6 Net weight: 9.3kg £55 delivered. I'm thinking maybe 2 of these would take the OTA, the mount, and a whole heap of accessories. Not cheap.... but better than the Celestron box retailing at £419!!! Or is it overkill and I would do as well to keep on using the original cardboard boxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Pillows, duvet, back seat, done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 In original box and on the Back seat on a blanket for me but a nice box would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Ignored wisdom and splashed some cash. The way I see it is I spent big money on kit, so I don't want it kicking around the house in cardboard boxes and rolling around the boot. So I have 2 cases: At the back is the Stanley 24 Gallon rolling chest. This is huge enough to swallow the C9.25, and even has room to keep the removable tray which provides a handy home for bits and pieces. The second box is a smaller Jumbo Roller Toolbox off eBay, which will swallow the CGEM nicely with some room to spare. I need to line these with foam and separators, but I think I'll do well to save the original boxes and foam as they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Looks the biz Steve, nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Looks like you have that problem licked Steve, bags of room in those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Great stuff Steve - be dead useful for transporting around to star parties and to/from the dark sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Like it Steve, I think I'll get one of those for my Mak and all the bits that go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Got this one today... />http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=044390 All packed up now ready for Sawley tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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