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Just spitballing ideas here, looking for input. Let's say for argument's sake, that I had a M275 or an M48 clone (M35 converted to a tractor). I'm aware that the ideal trailers to put behind these trucks are the shorter 6 ton trailers, like the M146. My ideal combination would be an M275, and an M146 converted to a camper. Since those trailers are hard enough to come by in decent shape, has anybody ever tried using a 28' LTL Pup trailer, like the one's FedEx and UPS use? They look similar in size, and I know nobody would mistake it for a military trailer, but with the right paint job, and some military style tires, would it look all that out of place behind a Deuce tractor? I would think it'd be a lot cheaper to make up a used 28' pup to 'look' military and convert to a camper than it would to find a surplus military trailer, refurbish it, and then convert it. Just a guess. Like I said, just spitballing ideas and curious what ya'll think?
Of course, the other issues would be the fact that a 28' pup would have straight air brakes, necessitating larger or additional air tanks on the tractor, and I also don't know if the kingpin is the same size as the military trailers, electric system/hookups, etc. So anybody have any input? Thanks!
Of course, the other issues would be the fact that a 28' pup would have straight air brakes, necessitating larger or additional air tanks on the tractor, and I also don't know if the kingpin is the same size as the military trailers, electric system/hookups, etc. So anybody have any input? Thanks!
