m1102 trailer mods

[bikeman]

There's nothing "old" about an M1101 trailer

 

[sgthawk]

I had been contemplating on where I wanted and how I wanted to install the 30lb propane tanks. I just ordered some TB28 brackets from Helmar parts and wil be installing both of them on the extended rail that I buit next to the generator.I will post pictures once I install them.

 

[sgthawk]

Brackets came in today. I need to decide if I should permanently weld them on or bolt them on.

 

[Another Ahab]

Brackets came in today. I need to decide if I should permanently weld them on or bolt them on.
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Welded, or bolted, either way they're going to look good; nice set-up.

 

[sgthawk]

I finally got the propane tanks mounted and for the inturm I decided just to rattle can the trailer all tan. I adjusted the pintail hitch and spent some time distributing the weight inside the trailer with all my camping gear. Road test was a success and I was able to get the truck up to 65mph with no wobble.

 

[Another Ahab]

I finally got the propane tanks mounted and for the inturm I decided just to rattle can the trailer all tan. I adjusted the pintail hitch and spent some time distributing the weight inside the trailer with all my camping gear. Road test was a success and I was able to get the truck up to 65mph with no wobble.

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Wow. She looks GREAT; nice job!

 

[sgthawk]

Wow. She looks GREAT; nice job!

Appreciate it.

 

[paraclete comes]

this build has really come along! Very nice looking trailer, you should get over to expedition portal.

 

[sgthawk]

this build has really come along! Very nice looking trailer, you should get over to expedition portal.

I have a thread on the trailer on Expidition portal as well. Next item is to find a roof top tent

 

[Another Ahab]

this build has really come along! Very nice looking trailer, you should get over to expedition portal.

I have a thread on the trailer on Expidition portal as well. Next item is to find a roof top tent

I don't get around much (it's the rheumatism). Is "Expedition" a web forum about:

- All things trailers?

 

[rustystud]

Brackets came in today. I need to decide if I should permanently weld them on or bolt them on.
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I'm also going to be installing propane tanks to my M105 trailer. Does the TB28 brackets from Helmar allow you to use bolts on the vertical brackets ? Or do they only have the base for support ? I will be mounting mine to the side of the trailer and will not have a base to bolt to.
Thanks Sarge.

 

[thz71]

I don't get around much (it's the rheumatism). Is "Expedition" a web forum about:

- All things trailers?

No all things expedition haha

 

[sgthawk]

Here are some pictures of the propane brackets

 

[sgthawk]

No all things expedition haha

expiditon portal is a forum on all things Expidition. Great web site and knowledge on rooftop tents, solar systems, camping gear, vehicel modes....etc...

 

[Another Ahab]

Here are some pictures of the propane brackets
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That's nice heavy steel:

- Swap out the pasted hardware (except the clamps) for a few bucks worth of stainless hardware (any marine store), and you're golden.

 

[sgthawk]

I will swap them out eventually. I just needed time to compete the mod to take it out for camping this fall

 

[sgthawk]

New project under way. I will be converting the surge breaks to electrical breaks, converting the military plug to a 7 wire plug, installing adjustable drop down legs on the rear of the trailer and installing a tepui tent. I am still considering swapping the tires out with 33in tires to drop the trailer height which will allow me to keep the roof top tent on and still be able to put it in the storage unit.

 

[sgthawk]

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