Posted: 8/16/2010 7:13:14 PM EDT
| What are the popular military trailers typically available thru surplus sales? What's the model names? What's a fair price? Where does one get one? |
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The M105 trailer seems to be the most common however... its a BEAST of a trailer. While it can be towed behind a pickup truck, youre going to have to modify the brakes or really redo the hookups on your pickup. Normally that trailer is pulled behind 2.5 ton truck or bigger. Heavy SOB too! The M101 is a MUCH better option (IMHO) for most peoples uses. Its meant to be towed behind a 3/4 ton truck or HMMWV. While the trailer isnt as large as a 105... its much lighter and easier to manhandle. Basically the equivalent of having another 3/4 ton truck bed. Both trailers come in different configurations for whatever series they are.... pick whats best for you. On a side note... tomorrow Im hoping to win a bid on a M101A2 to tow behind my Dodge 2500 Cummins. Should be a great little combo for a bug out/firewood trailer. |
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The M101 is exactly the trailer type I was after. Is there a version even smaller than the M101?
ETA - The M101 reference got me started. The one I am after is actually called an M-416. It is a little smaller than the M-101. These things seem to come in pretty rough shape when you buy them (~$500) but they appear to be a fun DIY project. |
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Quoted: The M101 is exactly the trailer type I was after. Is there a version even smaller than the M101? ETA - The M101 reference got me started. The one I am after is actually called an M-416. It is a little smaller than the M-101. These things seem to come in pretty rough shape when you buy them (~$500) but they appear to be a fun DIY project. There are two types of M101 trailers. The smaller M101 is actually the same as the M-416. The M101 is the Canadian designation for the same trailer. The US M101 (usually a M101A2 or M101A3) is a larger trailer, perfect for pulling behind fullsize trucks and suv's. |
| I have an interest in this as I have a chance to pick up a M101 3/4 for a pretty cheap price. My question is what is all involved for getting one of these ready to go. I know first thing I will have to do is convert from 24v to 12V, repack bearings, and probably change out the old tires. Other than that, what else is there besides standard paint and such??? I don't see a problem with using a 2010 half ton crew cab to haul. |
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The M101 weighed something like 1500 lb, even when empty. The M105 was about 2500 lb, empty.
There are lots of "how to" on renovationg and upgrading the M101. There are lots of accessories available for them, too (replacement hitches, suspension and brakes, for example). |
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i am in love with the M416, its perfect for small and mid sized trucks:
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu52/bigbake02/m4162.jpg http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu52/bigbake02/m4161.jpg |
| Another source for these trailers are the gsa auctions. GSA.ORG. Government service administration. They have auctions at various times in every state. You can find some smoking hot deals. Alot of times the military will offer there used gear to state, federal and local agencies first. When they are done with it , they go through the gsa auction. Not all the gov stuff goes through Government Liquidations. You can also find the trailers with in local guard units, fire and rescue, the conservation depts in different states etc. |
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Another source for these trailers are the gsa auctions. GSA.ORG. Government service administration. . Thanks for that tip, too. I do think you meant GSA.GOV not .org. P.S. - Jeez, I got on at the GSA.gov web site once for just five seconds. Now it's apparently crashed and I cannot access it at all. |