When I got to my destination, unfolding and setting up the bike took me about 45 minutes. When I was done I was covered with grease. Besides, folding and unfolding my Linear seems to bring back all the squeaks and creaks that I spend hours eliminating. Anyway, I determined never to do either of these things again, if I could help it. I decided I needed a cartop carrier that could hold an LWB without folding.
Several manufacturers make systems to help lift tandems off the ground onto the rack.
I felt these were too expensive, so I designed and built my own adapter for the rooftop carrier I already own. Still capable of carrying conventional and SWB bikes. Operable by one person with ordinary strength. Easy on, easy off. No lifting over head.