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It may too light-duty for dobs heavier than mine (~40kg) but just another idea: I'd looked into mobility options for my 12" dob and ended up building a two wheeled 'trolley' style contraption (inspired by a build posted on CN) with all parts bought from bunnings except the wheels, which i'd picked up second hand from a bicycle shop. A few bolts hold the square aluminium tubing solid to the dob mount. With the mount sitting on the ground the wheels are suspended an inch or so which is great when you're on flat ground - don't need to take them off at all while using the scope but they do sometimes drag a little while slewing on the grass when i'm on the lawn - a couple of R-clips allow the wheels to slide off.
A luggage strap and some foam padding keeps the tube held snug to the mount while i wheel it around. A couple of handles at the top of the tube make it easier for me to maintain a good grip while i tilt the whole thing back until its balancing on its wheels and push it around, up steps etc
I've been using it a couple of times a week for the last 8 months and have found it to work great!
Nathan
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