Show us your Military Trailers

[820jeep]

Sorry, I did not even look to see where you are. It is a very impressive rig. If you every get down to Texas come on by and we can go use class 3 items. Thanks, Bob.

 

[okconcealed]

Ok. Another trailer question....M116A2 3/4 Cargo trailer. How does this compare to the M101 for pulling behind a M1009?

 

[derf]

Ok. Another trailer question....M116A2 3/4 Cargo trailer. How does this compare to the M101 for pulling behind a M1009?

It is the same. The 101 is a 116 with a box on it. 116 is the chassis, 101 is the designation of a 116 with a cargo box. The A1 and A2 make a difference, though, A2s and A3s had surge brakes, I think. Also, there is a Canadian M101 which is smaller and different, 1/4 ton capacity, more expensive than the US M101s.


info:
M101 Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton.
M116 Chassis: Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton.

 

[harleyhouse]

M101a2
m116a2

 

[Oldfart]

It is the same. The 101 is a 116 with a box on it. 116 is the chassis, 101 is the designation of a 116 with a cargo box. The A1 and A2 make a difference, though, A2s and A3s had surge brakes, I think. Also, there is a Canadian M101 which is smaller and different, 1/4 ton capacity, more expensive than the US M101s.


info:
M101 Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton.
M116 Chassis: Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton.

Good answer. ~~ Sometimes the M116 gets a box put on it and it appears as a M101, but still carries the M116 designation. We have one of those. I bid on a 3/4 ton generator trailer which was also designated as an M116. ~~ The Canadian M101 is very similar to the M416 quarter ton. Interesting how expensive the smaller trailers are compared to their bigger brothers.

 

[Pawnshop]

That is due to several factors:

#1-the smaller the unit the easier it is for city folk to deal with (park in their driveway etc,,,) the same applies to jeeps

#2- little things are "cute" and it is in our DNA to protect little things (that is how babies survive past the diaper stage) the same applies to jeeps

#3- the 1/4t trailers (MBT/BT3, M100, M416, M762) have been out of the inventory for some time and, as with all milsurp items, supply and demand drives prices up, same applies to jeeps

#4- the M101CDN trailers have the added feature of rarity, there were (reportedly) only 1973 units manufactured! AND they are better built/more modern than the M416

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

It is the same. The 101 is a 116 with a box on it. 116 is the chassis, 101 is the designation of a 116 with a cargo box. The A1 and A2 make a difference, though, A2s and A3s had surge brakes, I think. Also, there is a Canadian M101 which is smaller and different, 1/4 ton capacity, more expensive than the US M101s.


info:
M101 Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton.
M116 Chassis: Trailer, Cargo, 3/4 ton.

I recently learned that the Canadian M101's are a bit "beefier" than their US cousins - hence, more desireable.

Good answer. ~~ Sometimes the M116 gets a box put on it and it appears as a M101, but still carries the M116 designation. We have one of those. I bid on a 3/4 ton generator trailer which was also designated as an M116. ~~ The Canadian M101 is very similar to the M416 quarter ton. Interesting how expensive the smaller trailers are compared to their bigger brothers.

That is due to several factors:

#1-the smaller the unit the easier it is for city folk to deal with (park in their driveway etc,,,) the same applies to jeeps

#2- little things are "cute" and it is in our DNA to protect little things (that is how babies survive past the diaper stage) the same applies to jeeps

#3- the 1/4t trailers (MBT/BT3, M100, M416, M762) have been out of the inventory for some time and, as with all milsurp items, supply and demand drives prices up, same applies to jeeps

#4- the M101CDN trailers have the added feature of rarity, there were (reportedly) only 1973 units manufactured! AND they are better built/more modern than the M416

May I add some additional factors:

#5- MANY prospective buyers of these smaller trailers (MBT/BT3, M100, M416, M762) have ONLY a "smaller" (3/4 ton or less) pick-up, or even an SUV with which to tow whatever trailer they acquire. This essentially limits their choice to ONLY the smaller MilSurp hardware. Hence - The demand for the lighter trailers goes up while the supply is dwindling, resulting in HIGHER PRICES as compared to the heavier trailer options.

#6- Conversely (as to #5), ONLY those with higher capacity Civilian tow vehicles or MV's designed for combat loads are in the market for the larger trailers - M105's etc.. For many, the EMPTY weight of the trailer itself meets or exceeds the MAX TOWING LOAD for the vehicle they already have with which to drag around the heavy MilSurp stuff.

#7- There are more people who need to haul the lighter loads than those who "need" a heavy trailer. Let's face it, few "ordinary folks" regularly need to get 3000 lbs of Home Depot "schtuph" back to the ponderosa in just one trip - they typically dont want to put a lawnmower in the back of their Cadillac Escalade or Lexus SUV, so a small trailer is ALL THEY WANT. Therefore, the simple engineering expression: "FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION" is the formula applied to trailer selection.

#8- Dominoing off #7.... Reduced operating, maintenance and parts costs (i.e.: Tires and Weight related Fuel Costs) favor the smaller trailers AND depending on your state - Registration Fees can go up with Higher payload ratings.

There may be more factors, but these are a few I can add at the moment.

 

[jarrettrocksvt]

(I thought this was a brag thread for your trailers...Not very many pics recently!)

Instead of a bunch of pics, thought i would just do a quick video. I opened up the wheel wells to 48 inches for my ATV, Truck bed lined the inside, painted it black outside and made bows out of 3/4" PVC. Still trying to find a better method for homemade bows, because the 3/4" PVC isn't sturdy enough for the highway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGwUoWYksIc&feature=plcp

 

[jmhulsey]

Willys MBT

Here is my willys MBT that I salvaged from a junkyard. Paid $300 for her. Course it didnt look anything like this. The lunette had been cut off and standard trailer tounge installed. I put new lunette on, a 416 style. No landing I made new one. You may also see that it sits higher. I sprung over the axle and those tires are 32x9.5. I do use this trailer for camping. I pull it behind lifted 78' Cherokee Chief

 

[harleyhouse]

jmhulsey:

That is a nice trailer, Like the spring over height.

 

[M35A2 KAISER]

Here is a picture of my first military trailer I picked up last week from Gov. Liq. m105a2 with 11.00 x 20 tires.

 

[SteveKuhn]

Not my trailer, but Joanne picked up on this one a couple of blocks from a dog walking client. I think the canoe rack is very cool. The 3rd photo is just a bonus. I always wondered what good those signs are.

Steve

 

[harleyhouse]

Cool idea puting a truck rack on the trailer to haul canoes.

I added a low rack for a roof top tent on my 101A2

 

[Warwing]

M101a Tarp Cover

Restoring my 3/4 Trailer I've had trouble finding an Orig. Tarp Cover. Does anyone have a lead as to where I can find one new or used?

Thanks,

 

[SteveKuhn]

If it's a 101a1, 'original' could mean canvas. Are you looking for that or vinyl, and if so what color (tan, camo, green)? New or used?

Steve

 

[combat32]

Here is a M416 I just picked up recentley, 1966 Johnson Furnace, goes good behind the 1008 or the M151A2.

I think the tires are the originals believe it or not

 

[Warwing]

M101a1

I have the metal bows so I hoping to find a green or camouflage cover. As far as the original, I would like to locate a military issued cover for that type of trailer.

Thanks-

 

[jbingvtx]

Their were some covers for sale in the classifieds.

 

[Warwing]

M101a1

Thanks- I've had a heck of time locating one, I'll check it out for sure.

Appreciate you letting me know!

 

[Rusty1340]

My Bantam with a repro tub