I also looked at this, having aquired a small trailer (7 x 5 ft).
The trailer I have has reasonable suspension, but I would still not be
happy putting the OTA in there without a lot of extra padding - maybe
even with slings to keep it clear of the bottom and sides. You may be
able to get just the OTA into the towing vehicle, the rest into the
trailer.

Security is an important issue; don't indicate on the trailer what is in
it! and use a lockable hard cover. You can buy independant alarm units
to fit inside which will give potential thieves a fright. Use a lock on
the towing hitch too.

Chris

>----------
>Sent: 13 August 1998 04:29
>To: Meade Advanced Products User Group
>Subject: [M]: OT: Trailer for LX200
>
>I want to start transporting my 10" LX200 to some dark sky sites.
>I've always been a convertible man (trans-am convertible) which
>seriously delimits the "stuff" I can haul. In addition to the scope
>I need to take a couple of chairs, laptop, folding table, battery,
>etc... Eventually I may get a truck/van/SUV/motor home setup, but
>for now I need a solution.
>
>I found a small enclosed trailer made by Reese called the Backpacker
>which can hook up easily to a hitch I can put on the convertible.
>It seems to have just about the right amount of room I need. I'm
>concerned, though, as to how safe it will be transporting the
>LX200 in the trailer. Is the box that it came in sufficient?
>Is a hard case a "must"? Is the vibration of the trailer more than
>either of these can stand? Do I lock the mirror in place?
>
>This is the URL where you can see a picture of the trailer along
>with its specifications.
>
> http://www.rvamerica.com/reese/backpack.htm
>
>Any comments or suggestions are welcome.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Stephen
>
>

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