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Trevor, congats on your "new" dob.
i have no experience with other 'scopes but see lotsa newbies and some experienced AAs having lotsa fun with dobs just as i am!!
and if more post purchase confirmation is needed; Alex aka mental has posted that the skywatcher has some of the sharpest views in class!
i can carry mine assembled (just tighten the tension handles so the thread cannot bend) n really easily in 2 parts, but if you have difficulty, others use wheeled removalist type trolleys with some packing, creeksky converted a golf cart, others use castors, n usually on bigger ones wheelbarrow type handles n wheels. forum search for lotsa tips.
for 4wd ute transport on rough tracks, i bought a large masters/geelong metal toolbox ($114) and used the original Styrofoam packing plus some foam for the OTA - similar would work in a trailer e.g.
i hope some of this is helpful in getting you n dob out as often as possible, enjoy, Lindon
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