You didn't say if you have the John Taylor swivl pivots. Fit if you don't have!
Using those and dropping the frame first there is no real strain on the windscreen therefore drop the frame first.
When you say folding the hood, that depends on whether you mean fold to store off the car or leaving it attached at the rear to keep in place for more rapid erection (so to speak) while travelling.
If the latter, I loosen the side catches but leave the rear fixings attached. I drape the hood over the rear of the car/spare wheel, fold in the side flaps and roll the hood, therefore no folds in the plastic rear window, rolling the hood and tucking it in the car behind the seats.
Each to his own I guess.
I have some swivel pivots for sale if you are interested. Just PM me.
