[Aussie Mike]

No problem Phil, it was fun working out how to machine up the hex. Thanks for the loan of the nuts to get me through rego.

Telescopic... Hmm that might work. 26mm medium black pipe slides neatly inside 32mm medium black pipe. 3.2mm wall thickness would still be plenty strong enough and a bit lighter than what the 26mm heavy black pipe I'm using.

Mrs Pneal is pretty handy with a sewing machine so I bet she could put together a vinyl pouch to store the whole thing neatly in the boot.

Cheers