Question about lighting on M101A2

[67_C-30]

I did a search, but couldn't find exactly what I needed. I am going to recover the M101A2 that I won on GL recently, and I was wondering if the plug for the lights is compatible with a M1009. I'm assuming they are, but I wanted to know for sure. I am planning on taking some extra bulbs and some wire and connectors in case something is damaged.

 

[KsM715]

It'll work


Spare bulbs would be a good idea

 

[emmado22]

Amazingly enough, they were designed to work together!

 

[Recovry4x4]

The possibility exists that the bulbs are 24V and your Oh-9 is 12V. Another possibility is that the composite lights on the trailer won't come apart due to siezed screws. Just something to plan for. I've had to break the ears off of the lenses before to open them up. 24V bulbs will work on 12V but will be very dim. Good luck on your recovery, the 101A1 is a quite useful trailer.

 

[Milbikes]

When I recovered my M101A2 trailer, I found it with the wheels stuck solid. Hooked up to my truck, it would just slide on the tires. I could get them to roll (stiffly) in reverse. Fortunately I had a car trailer with me and towed it home on that.

The lights had 24V bulbs in them. I got 12V replacements at NAPA and now it lights up nicely.

 

[67_C-30]

Thanks for the help everyone!

When I recovered my M101A2 trailer, I found it with the wheels stuck solid. Hooked up to my truck, it would just slide on the tires. I could get them to roll (stiffly) in reverse. Fortunately I had a car trailer with me and towed it home on that.

The lights had 24V bulbs in them. I got 12V replacements at NAPA and now it lights up nicely.

Why were your brakes locked, and what did you have to fix it?

 

[papakb]

Guys, Running 10-30 volt LED lamps is the best way to go. That way there's never an issue about which bulbs are in the taillamp housings and you'll be able to draw the trailer with either a military or a civvy vehicle. Make life easy on yourself!

Kurt