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Who Has a Trailer??

Started by web0178230, 08/06/2006 03:25AM
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Bill Byrd
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[COLOR="Purple"]How many of y'all (I'm a Texan grin ) have a trailer for transporting your astro gear to observing sites? My latest ATM project is probably going to push me to needing a trailer and I thought I'd see how many folks are using one. I'm thinking of getting a small 4X6 or 5X8 trailer that can be pulled by Scope Hauler, my PT cruiser.

For those with trailers, what have you found to be the pluses and minuses?
Thanks!
Bill[/COLOR]

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I have a Wells Cargo 8'x10' trailer with a ramp rear and side door. I can transport the 14.5" Starmaster assembled and roll it in and out with the wheelbarrow handles.

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Here's an interesting concept which I am considering for my 18" Classical Cass:

http://www.mapug-astronomy.net/AstroDesigns/MAPUG/RollOffObsry.htm
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