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Originally Posted by Dujon
Transporting a telescope is always somewhat fraught. Refracting telescopes will always travel better than will reflectors. Reflectors will, in a general sense, always need re-collimation (even though it might be just a tweak or two) while refractors will not. Nevertheless, if I were transporting mine, I would try to ensure that it was as protected as possible from the bumps and jolts which will inevitably occur. In your case I would suggest that such is essential.
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I guess the main concern is if the scope is going to be subjected to any damage during travel. Just looking at the size of the 8" and above dobs, I think the units might realistically be too big for taking away camping(not much room once the fridge, swags, food, beer etc.. is packed in
). Might be worth getting a smaller unit that is suitable to take away first and if the bug really bites then get a scope suitable for just getting out for a few hours on weekends.
Decisions decisions
