First post, picked up a m101a3

[patrickg]

Hello-

Just wanted to say hi. I recently picked up 2 m101a3's from GL out of Bartsow. I first became interested in these trailers after seeing a post about one on a different site. After that I decided I needed one to tow behind my suburban. Its a 91' lifted on 39" bfg projects. I first bid on one last year out at nellis (had tarp & bow) and quickly went out of my price range. I continued to watch and bid with no luck. Then I saw when Barstow dumped 100's and figured now was my chance. I got outbid a couple of times and even considered bidding on some damaged ones. But I held out and found one. On the last day of the auction I noticed a broken one with the rails, so I also bid on that one. Considering what I have seen them go for, I stole both. I paid $191 for the first and $201 for the second. I plan on using mine around the house and I offered the second one to my cousin to use for his dirt bikes and quads. I sent my EUC on the 10th of this month and it went to battle creek on the 16th. I can't wait to pick it up. Here is a picture of my suburban, I will post pics of the trailers when I can figured out how to download them from GL.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Welcome aboard, you will love that trailer. Neat burb as well. I've seen plenty of folks put the 80s nose on the 70s trucks but not the other way around. Heres a peek at my 91 and I think there is an M101A3 there too.

 

[al2ndWolfhounds]

I will soon need to tow a M101A2 Trailer with my Silverado, what is the best way to setup a temporary electrical connection?

The trailer will be used with my soon to be aquired M1031 so I don't want to make a permanent change to the trailer connection.

First post for me, I have searched the site but have not found my answer, probably my search parameters.

 

[Tornadogt]

al2ndWolfhounds, you could use a set of tow lights from and just set them on the back of the trailer. Cheap from harbor freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-magnetic-towing-light-kit-67455.html just an option

 

[patrickg]

Welcome aboard, you will love that trailer. Neat burb as well. I've seen plenty of folks put the 80s nose on the 70s trucks but not the other way around. Heres a peek at my 91 and I think there is an M101A3 there too.

Thanks. I just swapped in a 14bolt out of an m1008 so now its 4wd again. I put the old front on it to be different (sometime I wish I left it alone).

well I cant figure out how to post a pic of my trailers, so I will try a link
Mine
http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=5927635#
and the one for my cousin
http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=5927507

 

[patrickg]

We will see if this works for pics of the trailers. The first one is mine.

 

[patrickg]

This one is the one going to my cousin. It needs the lunette ring (could be in bed, but not counting on it) and I'm going to keep the rails for mine.

 

[al2ndWolfhounds]

Tornadogt,

Thanks, that is probably the way I will do the initial haul. It will save me a bit on fuel using my Silverado for the trip to pick up the trailer.

al2ndWolfhounds, you could use a set of tow lights from and just set them on the back of the trailer. Cheap from harbor freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-magnetic-towing-light-kit-67455.html just an option

 

[harleyhouse]

Nice score!
Are you going with matching Hummer wheels and tires too?
Will you keep it green or match the Burb?

Make yourself a clamp on set of taillights with a 4 pin 12 volt civi plug.
" Once you get the bug you will want more and this will make it quicker to haul them back home "

If the lunette is damaged change it out to an adjustible channel.

My build: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?82301-Rebuilding-MY-m101a2-BY-harleyhouse&highlight=

 

[Recovry4x4]

Bring duct tape with you. As practical as the China Freight lights are, the magnets leave much to be desired. Tape them as well. Also, since these are the first of these trailers you will have, be advised that as issued, the tailgate will not lay flat. If you need that you will chains and hasps.

 

[patrickg]

Thanks for the complements. Im going to leave the trailer as is. I picked the one because of the tires (has baja ta tires). I may down the road get tires and wheels to match (can get the 39's for cheap). How high should the tongue sit on the trailer. Also since im getting two im going to pick both up with another trailer. Then once i get home I can make it road worthy.

 

[gimpyrobb]

It looks to me like the driver's side frame rail that makes the "A" to the lunette might be damaged, I might have some rails available if you need one.

 

[patrickg]

On which one? I cant tell from the pictures. Hopefully they aren't but if they are I have two trailers to make one (I was going to give the other to my cousin minus the tires to offset the cost). I cant wait to get them and see what I have.

 

[gimpyrobb]

The one missing the lunette.

 

[patrickg]

Ok thanks. I will keep you in mind. I was going to drop the one off at my cousins on the way home, but I guess I will bring them both home an access them and go from there.

 

[patrickg]

Ok I just got home and measured the hitch on my surburban. What is the height that the tongue should be on the m101a3. My hitch is about 23" to the center of the tube.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I have 24" to where the lunette sits on my hitch. You should be ok.

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

I tow my 101 with my Jeep Cherokee with no problems. Your Suburban will be just fine...

 

[patrickg]

Just got my paid in full invoice. I hope to go pick it up thursday!!!

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Road trip!


Have fun with it!


Watch your speed coming down the canyon! It can sneak up on you.....