{"product_id":"jmi-sky-trekker-350-wheeley-bar","title":"Sky Trekker 350 Wheeley Bar for Dobsonian telescopes","description":"\u003c!--FPSEO|v1|20260528|111111011110001010--\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7ff;border:1px solid #b3d1f0;border-left:5px solid #2563b8;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 20px;font-size:0.95em;color:#1e3a5f;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2563b8;\"\u003ePre-orders available soon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the \u003cstrong\u003eNotify Me When Available\u003c\/strong\u003e button above to receive notice when this Wheeley Bar is back in stock.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fp-wbp\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.fp-wbp{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#222;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.55;font-size:1em}\n.fp-wbp 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.fp-play{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:72px;height:72px;background:rgba(13,19,51,0.85);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;pointer-events:none}\n.fp-wbp .fp-play:before{content:'';display:block;border-style:solid;border-width:14px 0 14px 22px;border-color:transparent transparent transparent #c9a84c;margin-left:5px}\n.fp-wbp details{background:#fafaf6;border:1px solid #e0d9c4;border-radius:6px;margin:8px 0;padding:0}\n.fp-wbp details summary{padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#0d1333;cursor:pointer;list-style:none}\n.fp-wbp details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.fp-wbp details summary:after{content:'+';float:right;color:#b8862a;font-weight:700;font-size:1.2em;line-height:1}\n.fp-wbp details[open] summary:after{content:'–'}\n.fp-wbp details .ans{padding:0 16px 14px;color:#333;font-size:0.95em}\n.fp-wbp .cta{background:#0d1333;color:#fff;padding:18px 22px;border-radius:6px;margin:22px 0 8px;text-align:center}\n.fp-wbp .cta a{color:#c9a84c;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600}\n.fp-wbp .cta p{margin:6px 0}\n@media (max-width:600px){.fp-wbp .opts{grid-template-columns:1fr}.fp-wbp .specs .row{flex-direction:column}.fp-wbp .specs .k{flex:0;margin-bottom:2px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Dob Mover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e12″–14″ Class\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eSave your back on setup night. The \u003cstrong\u003eJMI Sky Trekker 350\u003c\/strong\u003e rolls 12″ to 14″ class Dobsonian telescopes from indoor storage to your observing site as a single assembled unit — no breaking down the OTA, no awkward staging trips. Four 10″ pneumatic wheels and a tow handle make uneven terrain a non-issue, and the welded steel base accepts any Dobsonian with a \u003cstrong\u003e28″ to 32″ ground board\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"k\"\u003eFits Dobsonian class\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v\"\u003e12″–14″ class Dobsonian telescopes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"k\"\u003eGround board diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v\"\u003e28″ to 32″ (outside diameter)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"k\"\u003eWheels\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v\"\u003eFour 10″ pneumatic all-terrain tires + tow handle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"k\"\u003eLift height\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v\"\u003eRaises mount approximately 4″ to 5″ off the ground\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"k\"\u003eFootprint\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v\"\u003e33″ wide (at rear wheels) × 53″ long (front to back including wheels)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"k\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v\"\u003eWelded steel, locking wheels, leveling bolts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"k\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v\"\u003eDesigned and built by JMI in the USA — part of the CXB Astro family\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"k\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v\"\u003eOrion SkyQuest XX12g \/ XX14g \/ XX14i and other 12″–14″ Dobs with 28–32″ ground boards\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSky Trekker Family at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp cmp-dob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crow chead\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm\"\u003eModel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc\"\u003eFits\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct\"\u003eFit measurement\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jmi-sky-trekker-200-wheeley-bar\"\u003eSky Trekker 200\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc\"\u003e8″–10″ Dobs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct\"\u003ecof-to-cof: 10.875″–12.0″ or 14.3″–15.4″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jmi-sky-trekker-300-wheeley-bar\"\u003eSky Trekker 300\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc\"\u003e10″–12″ Dobs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct\"\u003ecof-to-cof: 15.75″–16.875″ or 19.5″–20.625″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crow cnow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm\"\u003eSky Trekker 350\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eThis model\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc\"\u003e12″–14″ Dobs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct\"\u003eground board: 28″–32″ diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cm\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jmi-sky-trekker-400-wheeley-bar\"\u003eSky Trekker 400\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cc\"\u003e14″–16″ Dobs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct\"\u003eground board: 28″–32″ diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnote\"\u003eHave a Triangle-base Dob, or a different mount style? See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheeley-bars\"\u003ecomplete Wheeley Bars range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTelescopes Known to Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"aplist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrion SkyQuest XX12g GoTo Dobsonian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrion SkyQuest XX14g GoTo Dobsonian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrion SkyQuest XX14i IntelliScope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to other Dobsonians with 28″ to 32″ diameter ground board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"note\"\u003eThe feet on your ground board may need to be repositioned to align with the Sky Trekker 350. The heavier the loaded telescope, the more carefully the assembly should be moved — always push or pull below the center of gravity. Don't see your model? \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@cxbastro.com\"\u003eEmail support@cxbastro.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your Dob's ground board diameter and we'll confirm fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Want to lock the bar to a deck or trailer for transport? Add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheeley-bar-accessories-1\"\u003eWheeley Bar tie-down strap\u003c\/a\u003e from the accessories collection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"opts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"opt\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e10″ Pneumatic Tires\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour all-terrain wheels handle grass, gravel, and driveway transitions without binding under heavy loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"opt\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTow Handle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in handle for one-person push or pull operation, even with a fully loaded 14″ Dob on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"opt\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWelded Steel Base\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-gauge frame with locking wheels and leveling bolts for stable, vibration-free observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"fp-video\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UOy9_s8tlro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Play JMI Sky Trekker Wheeley Bar demonstration video\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/6639\/8617\/files\/preview_images\/hqdefault_9499a18a-462b-4f14-816e-1e1ba53f2541.jpg?v=1779994788\" alt=\"JMI Sky Trekker Wheeley Bar for Dobsonian telescopes — demonstration video\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fp-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Measure Your Dob's Ground Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eground board\u003c\/strong\u003e is the bottom circular disc your Dobsonian's rocker box rotates on — the part that sits flat on the ground (or on your Wheeley Bar). Measure the \u003cstrong\u003eoutside diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e straight across, foot to opposite foot through the center. If your ground board falls between 28″ and 32″, the Sky Trekker 350 will work; foot positions on the board may need a small adjustment to align with the bar's mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I measure my ground board diameter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ans\"\u003eMeasure the outside diameter of your Dobsonian's bottom ground board (the circular base disc the rocker sits on). Measure straight across, foot to opposite foot through the center. The Sky Trekker 350 adapts to ground boards from 28″ to 32″. Some scopes may require relocating one or more feet to align with the bar's mounting points.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill my Dobsonian fit the Sky Trekker 350?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ans\"\u003eIf your ground board is 28″ to 32″ in diameter, yes. Confirmed fits include the Orion SkyQuest XX12g GoTo, XX14g GoTo, and XX14i IntelliScope. Other 12″–14″ class Dobsonians with ground boards in this range will also work, though foot placement on the board may need a small adjustment. If you're not sure, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@cxbastro.com\"\u003esupport@cxbastro.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your ground board diameter and we'll confirm.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy don't the Sky Trekker bars have wheel options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ans\"\u003eThe Sky Trekker series ships with 10″ pneumatic all-terrain wheels as standard equipment. The larger wheel size is what makes these bars work under heavier Dobsonian loads — smaller swivel casters wouldn't roll reliably over grass, gravel, or driveway transitions with a 12″–14″ Dob on top, so we don't offer them as a downgrade option.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it fit through my doorway?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ans\"\u003eThe Sky Trekker 350 is 33″ wide at the rear wheels. Standard interior residential doorways are 28″–32″, so it likely won't pass through those. Exterior doors (typically 36″) and garage door openings handle it fine. If you'll route it through a 30″ interior doorway regularly, the smaller Sky Trekker 300 is a better fit.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I measure my ground board diameter?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Measure the outside diameter of your Dobsonian's bottom ground board (the circular base disc the rocker sits on). Measure straight across, foot to opposite foot through the center. The Sky Trekker 350 adapts to ground boards from 28 to 32 inches. Some scopes may require relocating one or more feet to align with the bar's mounting points.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will my Dobsonian fit the Sky Trekker 350?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"If your ground board is 28 to 32 inches in diameter, yes. 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