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Originally Posted by Max Vondel
I use a Mazda Tribute for my astronomical travels.
And often take out the 12" Dob.
Fits easily in the back with 1 seat down and the base in the back.
But I have also traveled with the OTA on the roof bars using kayak wedges to hold it in place.
And have fitted custom handles on both the OTA and the base for easy transport and setup.
I prefer solid tube to trusses and poles
"....less setup time.....and dismantling time = More time observing + More motivation to setup when conditions are not perfect."
Depends on your lifestyle....this one works for me
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Apart from the small extra weight, which isn't much, as compared to the trusses, and probably a little less than the solid tube, I have the Collapsible 12inch Dob, which allows very tiny setup time for the OTA. This gives a little extra spare space, when loading into the vehicle, as the tube is shortened to fit into transport and storage. Hence almost no setup time, and as of yet, I haven't had to adjust the culmination settings. (Although I haven't used it many times due to cloud etc.)
Y.O. (YogieOne) Paul