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Max Size
Universal Style
Meade MAX Robotic Mount

TPWUMAX
$1,980.00
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Max Size Universal Wheeley Bars

Meade LX400-ACF 16" with MAX Robotic Mount, RCX400 16" / 20" with MAX Robotic Mount

Includes eight 10" all-terrain pneumatic wheels, steering/tow handle, dual-motors and a 12 volt / 18 volt power supply.

	Dual Motors
	12v/18v Battery Pack

Extra Large Size
Universal Style
Without Motor
See Complete List of Compatible Equipment at Right

TPWUXLG
$640.00
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Extra Large Size
Universal Style
With Motor
See Complete List of Compatible Equipment at Right

TPWUXLGM
$1370.00
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Extra Large Size Universal Wheeley Bars

Meade LX200 / LX200GPS 16" with Giant Field Tripod, LX400-ACF 16" with Ultra-Stable Mount, RCX400 16" with Ultra-Stable Mount

Includes six 10" all-terrain pneumatic wheels and a tow handle. Motorized version includes dual-motors and a power supply bracket (power supply not included).

Adjusts to fit tripods with tip-to-tip distance from 48" to 56"

Tip receptacle is 2-3/4" I.D.
Raises mount 3-1/2" off the ground
Wheel diameter is 10"

Without Motor, Part Number TPWUXLG
With Motor, Part Number TPWUXLGM

NOTE

This product is essentially a "Beefed Up" Large Size Universal Wheeley Bars* with the 10" Pneumatic Large Wheels and a Tow Handle.

* Each leg is extended by 2" to move the leveling screws out from the tripod legs and the leveling screws have a hefty 1" diameter thread.

Large Size
Universal Style
See Complete List of Compatible Equipment at Right

TPWULG
$290.00
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Large Size Universal Wheeley Bars

ATS Portable Pier mount (depending on weight of telescope and configuration of pier legs); Celestron C14, CGE 925** / 1100** / 1400**, CI-700 mount; Meade LX90GPS 12", LX200 12" and 14" (Ritchey-Chrétien, GPS and non-GPS) with Giant Field Tripod, LX400-ACF 10" / 12" / 14", LXD700 / 750 mounts, RCX400 10" / 12" / 14"; Mountain Instruments MI-8P mount; Particle Wave Technologies Monolith Pier mount.

Adjusts to fit tripods with tip-to-tip distance from 48" to 56"

Tip receptacle is 2-3/4" I.D.
Raises mount 3-1/2" off the ground with standard wheels
Wheel diameter is 2-3/8" (optional 5" and 10" wheels are available)

* When ordering, please place a note in the shopping cart Comments area identifying the specific telescope / mount manufacturer and model.

** Your CGE mount may require Medium Size Universal Wheeley Bars depending on the tip-to-tip distance. It will also require the 10" Pneumatic Large Wheel Upgrade (to lower the mount to an acceptable height).

NOTE

The picture shows the Large Size Universal Wheeley Bars with the discontinued 4" Large Wheels. The optional 5" wheels are still available. Notice the extra bracing between the legs of the Wheeley Bars.

Medium Size
Universal Style
See Complete List of Compatible Equipment at Right

TPWUMED
$194.00
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Medium Size Universal Wheeley Bars

ATS Portable Pier mount (depending on weight of telescope and configuration of pier legs); Celestron C4-R, C5-S, C5-SGT, C6-N, C6-R, C6-RGT, C8, C8-NGT, C8-S, C8-SGT, C8+, C8-N, C8-S, C9¼-S, C9¼-SGT, C10-N, C10-NGT, C11-SGT, C102-HD, Celestar 8, CG-4 mount, CG-5 mount, CG-9¼, CGE 800** / 925** / 1100**, Classic 8, CPC 800 GPS / 925 GPS / 1100 GPS, Fastar 8, G-8, G8-N, G-9¼, Great Polaris C8, Great Polaris mount, NexStar 8 / 8 GPS / 8i / 8i (XLT) / 8 SE / 9¼ GPS / 11 GPS, Super C8 with adjustable tripod, Ultima 8 / 9¼ / 11; Losmandy GM-8; Meade 2080 and 2120 Fork mounts (except MTS) through LX200 7", 8" and 10" (Ritchey-Chrétien, GPS and non-GPS versions) with standard field tripod, LX90GPS 8 / 10, LXD55 AR-5 / AR-6 / SN-6 / SN-8 / SN-10, LXD75 AR-5 / AR-6 / SN-6 / SN-8 / SN-10, ETX-90EC and ETX-125EC with deluxe field tripod, LX10, LX50, LX90, LXD500 / 600 / 650 mounts, Starfinder German Equatorial 6 / 8 / 10; Orion SkyView Pro mount; Vixen Great Polaris mount, Great Polaris Deluxe mount

Adjusts to fit tripods with tip-to-tip distance from 33" to 43"

Tip receptacle is 2-3/4" I.D.
Raises mount 3-1/2" off the ground with standard wheels
Wheel diameter is 2-3/8" (optional 5" and 10" wheels are available)

** Your CGE mount may require Large Size Universal Wheeley Bars depending on the tip-to-tip distance. It will also require the 10" Pneumatic Large Wheel Upgrade (to lower the mount to an acceptable height).

NOTE	Do not use the Medium Wheeley Bars for 12" or larger SCTs (even if the mount is listed above) as these telescopes are too heavy for this product. The picture at left shows the Medium Size Universal Wheeley Bars with the standard 2-3/8" wheels. The optional 5" Large Wheels are also shown for size comparison.
	This picture shows the This picture shows the Medium Size Universal Wheeley Bars under a Meade Standard Field Tripod. The Wheeley Bars adjust for the legs of your tripod mount (within specific limits). They are designed to be used with the legs fully retracted to keep the center of gravity low and allow the telescope to be moved through doors.

Custom Order
Universal Style
Customized to Fit Your Mount

TPWUCUSTOM
$310.00
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Custom Order Wheeley Bars

Universal model, custom made to fit your mount. The price includes 2-3/8" wheels. Large 5" or 10" wheels may be included for an additional cost. (Call for availability. Specify tripod tip-to-tip distance with legs fully retracted or, alternately, at the preferred viewing height less the height of the custom Wheeley Bars. Also specify leg/feet diameter and tip style.)

** When ordering, please place a note in the shopping cart Comments area specifying tripod tip-to-tip distance with legs fully retracted or, alternately, at the preferred viewing height less the height of the Wheeley Bars. Also specify leg/feet diameter and tip style. Before ordering Custom Wheeley Bars, please call for availability.

Astro-Physics Pier Mount
Astro-Physics 400, 600, 800, 900, 1200

TPWUAP
$290.00
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Wheeley Bars for Astro-Physics Pier Mounts

Astro-Physics 6", 8" and 10" Pier mounts (Astro-Physics 400, 600, 800, 900, 1200)

Customized universal model for Astro-Physics pier mounts (same as Large Size Universal except for tip receptacles).

Tip receptacle is 1" I.D.
Raises mount 5" off the ground with standard wheels
Wheel diameter is 2-3/8" (optional 5" and 10" wheels are available)

NOTE	The picture at left shows an unassembled Wheeley Bars for the Astro-Physics pier mounts (with 5" Wheel Upgrade)
	The ONLY difference between the Large Size Universal Wheeley Bars and the Astro-Physics Wheeley Bars is the style of the tip receptacle at the end of the legs.

Celestron CGE Mount
Celestron CGE 800, CGE 925, CGE 1100, CGE 1400

Discontinued 02/07/08
TPWCGE
$380.00
See TPWULG for Replacement

Wheeley Bars for Celestron CGE Mount

Celestron CGE 800, CGE 925, CGE 1100, CGE 1400

Low-rise design compensates for height of CGE mount. Adjusts to fit tripods with tip-to-tip distance from 36-1/2" to 41-1/2"

Tip receptacle is 2-3/4" I.D.
Raises the mount 1-1/2" off the ground
Wheel diameter is 5"

Losmandy G-11 Mount
Celestron CG-11, CG-14; Losmandy G-11, HGM 200

TPWUG11
$290.00
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Wheeley Bars for Losmandy G-11 Mount

Celestron CG-11, CG-14; Losmandy G-11, HGM 200

Customized universal model for the Losmandy G-11 mount. (Specify tripod tip-to-tip distance with legs fully retracted or, alternately, at the preferred viewing height less the height of the Wheeley Bars.)

Tip receptacle is 3-1/2" I.D.
Raises mount 5" off the ground with standard wheels
Wheel diameter is 2-3/8" (optional 5" and 10" wheels are available)

NOTE

The Wheely Bars for Losmandy G-11 Mount are shown at left with a separate set of the optional 5" Large Wheels for size comparison with the installed 2-3/8" wheels. Please note that the current version has extra braces between the legs—the same as the Large Universal Wheeley Bars.

Losmandy Titan Tripod
Losmandy HGM Titan Tripod

TPWUTITAN
$290.00
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Wheeley Bars for Losmandy Titan Tripod

Losmandy HGM Titan Tripod

Customized universal model for the Losmandy Titan tripod. (Specify tripod tip-to-tip distance with legs fully retracted or, alternately, at the preferred viewing height less the height of the Wheeley Bars.)

Tip receptacle is 4" I.D.
Raises mount 5" off the ground with standard wheels
Wheel diameter is 2-3/8" (optional 5" and 10" wheels are available)

Meade Lightbridge 12"
See Complete List of Dobsonians at Right

TPWLB12
$260.00
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Wheeley Bars for Meade Lightbridge 12"

Meade Lightbridge 10" / 12"; Orion SkyQuest XT12; Other Adaptable to Dobsonians with 26" Diameter Ground Board

Customized model with four large 10" all-terrain pneumatic wheels and a tow handle.

Slotted foot receptacle is 1-3/16" I.D.
Raises mount 2-7/8" off the ground
Wheel diameter is 10"

	The Orion SkyQuest XT12 on the Wheeley Bars
	These are the parts for the Wheeley Bars for the Meade Lightbridge 12". Assembly is easy.

Meade Lightbridge 16"
Adaptable to Dobs with 28" to 32" Diameter Ground Board

TPWLB16
$320.00
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Wheeley Bars for Meade Lightbridge 16"

Meade Lightbridge 16"; Other Adaptable to Dobsonians with 28" to 32" Diameter Ground Board

Customized model with four large 10" all-terrain pneumatic wheels and a tow handle.

Raises mount 4" to 5" off the ground
Wheel diameter is 10"

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5" Large Wheels (Upgrade at Time of Purchase)
For Universal-Style
Wheeley Bars

TPWLWUPG
$85.00
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5" Large Wheels (Purchased Separately)
For Universal-Style
Wheeley Bars

TPWLW
$106.00
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5" Large Wheels for Universal-Style Wheeley Bars

Fully locking 5" diameter polyurethane wheels to replace the standard 2-3/8" hard rubber wheels on Universal-Style Wheeley Bars (both standard and custom versions). With these wheels, the Wheeley Bars will raise the mount off the ground an additional 2-7/8" more than the standard 2-3/8" wheels.

The large wheels are designed for field use on rough surfaces such as grass, dirt and gravel. However, great care must be taken in maneuvering on these surfaces, particularly when wet because the wheels may sink below the surface. We do not recommend using Wheeley Bars on these surfaces under adverse conditions, especially if you have a very heavy telescope.

Upgrade at Time of Purchase, Part Number TPWLWUPG
Purchased Separately*, Part Number TPWLW

NOTE

If you simply wish to purchase the Wheeley bars with 5" wheels rather than 2-3/8" wheels, pick the "upgrade at time of purchase" option (part number TPWLWUPG). This price is cheaper because the small wheels are essential "traded in" toward the price of the larger wheels.

* If you wish to replace your 2-3/8" wheels with 5" wheels after the original purchase, use the "purchase separately" option (part number TPWLW). You can only replace your small wheels with the large wheels if your current wheels are attached with bolts (current manufacturing method) rather than rivets (very old manufacturing method). With this "aftermarket" option, YOU will be removing the original wheels and installing the 5" wheels. The necessary longer leveling bolts are included. (JMI will not accept returns of used small wheels.)

The picture at left shows the Medium Size Universal Wheeley Bars with the standard 2-3/8" wheels installed. The 5" Large Wheels are shown to the side.

10" Pneumatic Large Wheels (Upgrade at Time of Purchase)
For Universal-Style
Wheeley Bars

TPW10UPG
$210.00
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10" Pneumatic Large Wheels (Purchased Separately)
For Universal-Style
Wheeley Bars

TPW10
$232.00
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10" Pneumatic Large Wheels for Universal-Style Wheeley Bars

Add six large 10" all-terrain pneumatic wheels and a tow handle to replace the standard 2-3/8" hard rubber wheels on Universal-Style Wheeley Bars. A dual inboard wheel design on the rear wheels maintains a narrow profile. With these wheels, the Wheeley Bars will raise the mount approximately the same height (or slightly less) off the ground as the standard 2-3/8" wheels.

An optional Battery Pack Holder for Orion's Dynamo Power Supplies or other battery pack products is available.

Upgrade at Time of Purchase, Part Number TPW10UPG
Purchased Separately, Part Number TPW10

NOTE

You can only replace your small wheels with the large wheels (purchased separately) if your current wheels are attached with bolts (current method) rather than rivets (very old method).

The first picture at left is of JMI Universal Wheeley Bars with the prototype 10" Pneumatic Large Wheel Upgrade, optional Battery Pack Holder and Orion Dynamo Pro 17 Power Station. The dual inboard wheels on each rear "axle" help keep a narrow profile. The product also includes a pull handle.

The second pictures shows what is included in the 10" Pneumatic Large Wheel Upgrade as a separate purchase.

Motor Upgrade
(At the Time of Purchase ONLY)
For Universal-Style
Wheeley Bars with 10" Pneumatic Wheels

TPWMTR
$432.00
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Motor Upgrade for Universal-Style Wheeley Bars

Add a Motor to any Universal-Style Wheeley Bars to create THE RIDE.

NOTE

The Motor Upgrade requires Universal-Style Wheeley Bars with the 10" Large Wheel Upgrade and a 12 volt Power Source. The Battery Pack Holder and Battery Pack (such as Orion's Dynamo Pro 17 Power Station) are optional but the motor requires a 12-volt power supply.

Battery Pack Holder
For Universal-Style
Wheeley Bars

BRKTBP
$40.00
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Battery Pack Holder for Universal-Style Wheeley Bars

Add a Battery Pack Holder to Universal-Style Wheeley Bars for Orion Dynamo Power Supplies or other battery pack products. It will hold a battery up to 5-1/2" x 10" in size.

NOTE

The Battery Pack Holder attaches to Universal-Style Wheeley Bars (see picture with 10" Pneumatic Large Wheels above) and holds the Orion Dynamo Power Stations or other battery packs.

Tow Handle
For Universal-Style
Wheeley Bars

TPWHANDLE
$70.00
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Tow Handle for Universal-Style Wheeley Bars

Add a Tow Handle to any Universal-Style Wheeley Bars.

NOTE	The tow handle is compatible with all Medium and Large Size Universal-Style Wheeley Bars. It is shown here attached to a Wheeley Bar unit. The 10" Pneumatic Large Wheel Upgrade (above) includes the Tow Handle.
	This close-up shows how the handle is attached.

Speed Dial
Leveling Screw Drill Adapter

TPWSPDIAL
$34.00
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Speed Dial for Universal-Style Wheeley Bars

Portable drill adapter helps quickly and easily adjust (raise or lower) leveling screws on any Universal-Style Wheeley Bars.

	The Speed Dial adapter fits into any portable drill. Place the claws of the adapter over the leveling screw handle and use the drill to quickly turn the screw up or down as necessary to level your Wheeley Bars.
	The Adapter (right) with a Leveling Screw (left)

	"THE RIDE" shown here includes Large Size Universal Wheeley Bars, the 10" Large Wheel Upgrade (which includes a tow handle), the Motor Upgrade, the Battery Pack Holder and Orion's Dynamo Pro 17 Power Station (no longer sold by JMI). The dual inboard wheels on each rear "axle" help keep a narrow profile.
	This picture shows the Medium Size Universal Wheeley Bars under a Meade Starfinder Pier Mount. Special adapters are included for the Starfinder mount.

What are Wheeley Bars?

Do you wish you had an easy way to move your tripod or pier mounted telescope from garage to patio or driveway? Wheeley Bars (telescope wheels/dolly) were created for just that purpose. The sturdy base with locking wheels and leveling bolts allows you to easily move, lock, level and use the complete telescope assembly. And best of all, you don't have to disconnect and reconnect all the electrical and computer cabling.

Standard Wheeley Bars are designed to be used on hard flat surfaces only. With the optional large-wheel upgrade, great care in maneuvering and ideal conditions, they can be used on grass, dirt and gravel surfaces. Wheeley Bars are generally designed to be used with the tripod legs almost fully retracted to reduce the overall width.

A Word of Warning: The heavier the telescope mounted on the Wheeley Bars, the more careful one must be in moving the complete system by pulling or pushing below the center of gravity. JMI is not responsible for incorrect loading or operation.

What is Tip-to-Tip Distance?

To be sure that your tripod or pier will fit a particular Wheeley Bar product, it may be necessary to verify the tip-to-tip distance of the mount. Usually, this measurement is made with the legs of a tripod fully retracted (the shortest length) and spread out completely. Alternately, you can measure at your preferred viewing height, but be sure to allow for the height of the Wheeley Bars (listed with each product). The tip-to-tip distance is the measurement from the outside edge of the end of a tripod leg or pier foot (where it touches the ground) to the outside edge of another tripod leg or pier foot as illustrated below.

Here are some examples of different types of tripods and piers and where to measure.

For Custom Wheeley Bars, to be sure that your mount will fit into the receptacles, we also need to know leg or foot diameter and tip style. For instance, on the mounts shown above (numbered from left to right), the following applies:

Mount Number	Diameter Needed	Tip Style
1	Leg	Tube
2	Foot	Flat Foot
3	Leg	Rounded Tip
4	Leg	Pointed Tip
5	Foot	Flat Foot

Doorway Measurements

We often get questions regarding the width of our Wheeley Bars to determine if they will fit through a particular doorway. The following information should help in making that determination.

There are three basic measurements as noted above. The maximum width (X) is measured in a similar fashion as the tip-to-tip distance except that the measurement is made to the outside corner of the legs or leveling screws (typically about 3" wider than the tip-to-tip measurement of a pointed tip tripod mount). The minimum measurement (N) is from the end of one leg to the inside measurement on the opposite side. This would help in determining the narrowest door that the Wheeley Bars could possibly be maneuvered through. A third measurement (W) is in between the other two and gives the width as measured form the end of one leg to the outside measurement of the opposite side. The diagrams below illustrate the three measurements.

The illustration on the left shows the Universal Wheeley Bars turned so they can be pushed through the doorway based on the NORMAL width (W) without having to do any special maneuvering. The second illustration shows the Universal Wheeley Bars being maneuvered by twisting them through the doorway based on the absolute MINIMUM dimension (N). The third illustration shows the Wheeley Bars being blocked from moving though a doorway because they are positioned such that the MAXIMUM profile (X) is being presented.

Universal Wheeley Bars are called Universal because they are made to be adjustable to handle various sizes of mounts. This means that the measurement we have been talking about can vary depending on the in-out adjustment of the Wheeley Bar legs. The table below shows the minimum and maximum for the different widths indicated by the variable W, N and X.

Width Dimensions for Universal Wheeley Bars
Size	Normal Width (W)		Minimum Width (N)		Maximum Width (X)
Size	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max
Medium	32"	36"	22.625	25.625"	36"	41"
Large	44.75"	49.75"	36.5"	40"	50.5"	56.5"
Extra Large
Max

Purchasing Hints

Here are three typical configurations (with part numbers) for motorized Wheeley Bars:

"THE RIDE" Complete Motorized Wheeley Bars (Extra Large Size Universal Wheeley Bars)
TPWUXLG   Extra Large Size Universal Wheeley Bars with 10" pneumatic wheels, dual-motor drive and 18v power supply

"THE RIDE" Complete Motorized Wheeley Bars (Large Size Universal Wheeley Bars)
TPWULG   Large Size Universal Wheeley Bars (required)
TPW10UPG   10" Large Wheel Upgrade (required)
TPWMTR   Motor Upgrade for Universal-Style Wheeley Bars (required)
BRKTBP   Battery Pack Holder (optional)
NOTE: You must have a 12 volt power source such as the Orion Dynamo Pro 17 Power Station

"THE RIDE" Complete Motorized Wheeley Bars (Medium Size Universal Wheeley Bars)
TPWUMED   Medium Size Universal Wheeley Bars (required)
TPW10UPG   10" Large Wheel Upgrade (required)
TPWMTR   Motor Upgrade for Universal-Style Wheeley Bars (required)
BRKTBP   Battery Pack Holder (optional)
NOTE: You must have a 12 volt power source such as the Orion Dynamo Pro 17 Power Station

Customer Comments

"Last June I bought your Wheeley Bars for my 16" Meade Lightbridge. Needless to say, they have been fantastic. I use the scope at least ten times as much now as I did before putting it on the Wheels. Any time I want to observe, I just wheel it out of the garage and I'm ready within a couple of minutes! No re-collimating needed! Contrast that with moving the heavy scope out by hand in three parts, putting it together and re-collimating. This process had been a real deterrent to using the scope—not to mention disassembling it at night, cold and sleepy. I had considered spending $$$ on an observatory shelter but using the Wheeley Bars is so much better, and incredibly cost-effective. But you know all this! Your simple invention has re-opened the world of astronomy for me. And my neighbors—any time it's going to be a good star night I send out an email and they come over. Thanks again." (T. P. W. Jr.)

"I have received my order [Wheeley Bars]. Your service was very good. Much better than the servie I have had when purchasing other goods from the USA. My advice to my fellow Astronomical Society members will be, if you can buy it from JMI, go there first." (I. G. F-W., Australia)

"[I] Love being able to wheel my telescope in-and-out of the garage on a whim without having to wait for help to move it. I'm a 5'-2", 53-year-old grandmother who couldn't move the scope without help so this was just the ticket. Ladies, you'll love it! Also, you just leave it on there while you star hop. The handle detaches so you don't fall over it in the dark.... Thanks JMI!!!" (C. J.)

"I look forward to using my Wheeley Bars with my heavy telescope. It is sturdy and well made." (S. B. H.)

"Well, I must say the product was more than I expected. Great work!! After years of the electronic stuff I have gone back to a Dob and Your wheelies make it so easy! Thanks!!" (J. W.)

"REALLY like my Wheeley.... [My] C-102-HD is happy. So is my hernia. <G>" (P. H.)

"I received a set of your Wheeley Bars.... I put it together this morning with no trouble. This setup is the cat's meow and the elephant's PJs all rolled (pun intended) into one. Now I can keep the scope up and easily accessible on a whim as my binocs. How cool. Thank so much." (M. M.)

"I have a Meade 10" LX200GPS on one set of Wheeley Bars and a CGE on another set and absolutely love them. It isn't just the weight I can carry the mount in a couple of trips, no problem. The really huge advantage of the Wheeley Bars is that I can leave the mount/tripod/electrical and computer connections (USB hub, power strip) all attached permanently on the Wheeley Bar setup. I wheel out, attach one electrical connection (extension cord to the power strip), one computer connection (USB cable to the USB hub) and I am ready to go. A huge time saver setting up and taking down compared to having to make multiple connections each time. (D. S.)

"The materials used for the Wheeley Bars is excellent. They have exceeded my expectations. Good product." (D. C. B.)

"The quality of the Wheeley Bars exceeded my expectations! I assembled them easily and with no problems. Good Job!" (S. S.)

"The Wheeley Bars are one of the best products ever introduced to the Amateur Astronomer in history... Your Wheeley Bars are exceptionally well designed for the price..." (R. J. G.)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q.	How can I be sure that a particular model will fit my tripod mount?
A.	First, make sure the legs on your tripod are fully retracted (i.e. set as short as possible). Measure the distance from the tip of one leg to the tip of the next. Compare this distance with the specifications shown for the model designed for your tripod. The receptacles that accept the tripod legs are designed for the width and style of tips on your tripod legs. If you do not see your particular model of tripod listed, we may be able to build a custom unit. You will need to give us specific information on tip-to-tip distance (with legs fully retracted), leg diameter and tip style.

Q.	Why are the Wheeley Bars designed to be used with the tripod legs fully retracted?
A.	For stability and to allow movement of the telescope through a doorway. In most cases this height will be acceptable for normal use.

Q.	How do the legs of the tripod fit into the Wheeley Bars?
A.	Generally, they rest inside a hole as large as, or larger than, the width of the tripod tip. Once inserted, you can extend the legs slightly until the tips are snug in their receptacles.

Q.	How much will the Wheeley Bars elevate my telescope and mount above the ground?
A.	That information is given in the description for each model. Large wheel upgrades include information on how they affect the height.

Q.	Can I use Wheeley Bars to move my telescope over grass?
A.	The original Wheeley Bars were designed for use on hard surfaces only. Some customers have stated that they are able to use them on grass but we do not recommend it. Our 5" Large Wheels will work on smooth grass surfaces. With the 10" Pneumatic Large Wheels, great care in maneuvering and ideal conditions, Wheeley Bars can be used on grass, dirt and gravel surfaces.

Q.	Can I get information on the wheels used on your Wheeley Bars?
A.	The standard hard rubber wheel is 2-3/8" in diameter and 1-1/8" in width. An upgrade to large 5" diameter polyurethane wheels is available. These tow sizes are lockable to keep them from rolling when not using the leveling bolts. A 10" Pneumatic rubber all-terrain wheel is also available.

Q.	What material are the Wheeley Bars made of?
A.	They are made from sturdy steel channel or rectangular tubing covered by durable black-wrinkle paint. If treated properly, they should last several lifetimes.

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