Ty Robbins
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Welcome to my first post on Steel Soldiers...I use forums a lot for various other purposes and searched here before concluding that I needed to ask these questions. Thank you for your help and patience as I learn more about this culture I've just joined.
Yesterday I purchased this M101A1 via eBay from a surplus vendor in Kansas.
My goal is a durable trailer for camping and general cargo use to go behind our modified 4Runners. After looking at commercial options like the Mil-Trek and others, this trailer couldn't be beat for capability and cost. Other than the photos I haven't seen the trailer, but I have a good feeling about the vendor, so I am confident he's represented it well.
I know I will have many questions as I get this trailer ready for our Yellowstone trip in late August, but for now my questions are:
Thanks for your time,
Ty
Yesterday I purchased this M101A1 via eBay from a surplus vendor in Kansas.
My goal is a durable trailer for camping and general cargo use to go behind our modified 4Runners. After looking at commercial options like the Mil-Trek and others, this trailer couldn't be beat for capability and cost. Other than the photos I haven't seen the trailer, but I have a good feeling about the vendor, so I am confident he's represented it well.
I know I will have many questions as I get this trailer ready for our Yellowstone trip in late August, but for now my questions are:
- What is the best way to register this trailer in Colorado?
- The most recent forum post I've found is from 2008 and it basically says the simplest, most cost-effective way is to tell the DMV it's home built from a collection of surplus parts.
- Is this still a valid approach? If so, what do I need to take to the DMV to do this?
- If not, what are my options for registering it in Colorado and what documentation will I need?
- Spare tires questions:
- From the photo above, could somebody help me ID the correct model tire and rim for a spare?
- Can anyone point me to a good resource, in Colorado if possible, to get spares?
- The vendor in Kansas has a buddy who will sell me a spare, lug wrench and either a side or front mount spare bracket for $250; is this a good deal?
Thanks for your time,
Ty
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