I just won a M101A3!

[bob95065]

The auction just ended. I got a M101A3 that is complete with bows and tarp. This is my first GL auction.

 

[DesertRunner]

That's Great!!! I also FINALLY won an M 101A3. I've been trying for over 6 mos. The price keeps getting higher, but today I prevailed. Only had to go slightly over my $300 limit

Jay

 

[Ripcord01]

Congratulations. Now for the Fun!!! Post some pics for us..

 

[hwcurtice]

Yeah, pics or it didn't happen!

 

[toddm]

I just won two M101A3's, I went to preview them and they were very nice.

 

[bob95065]

These pictures are from the GL web site. The trailers they were selling were in excellent condition.

Now I need to get a pintle hitch for my truck. Seems like most people get them from Northern Tool. Anyone else have a better source?

 

[Bad_Carp]

Congrats on your first auction win. Now buy an M35A2 to get it home

 

[bob95065]

I have a 1997 Dodge Ram 3/4 ton 4x4 diesel. I think that will pull it.

BTW do I need to get a pintle hitch and riser? How much higher do I need to go to get the trailer level? I am trying to figure out which pintle hitch setup to buy.

 

[Ripcord01]

Congrats.. As far as pintle you can get them anywhere. Walmart sells em. as far as the plate you can never go wrong with getting the tallest one available.

 

[DesertRunner]

my pics from GL

I guess this means ... Road Trip!!! I bought mine from the Wisconsin........ I,ve been to Ft Meade and they were great, does anyone know what the Sparta Wi people/location is like?
Jay

 

[toddm]

my pics from GL
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I guess this means ... Road Trip!!! I bought mine from the Wisconsin........ I,ve been to Ft Meade and they were great, does anyone know what the Sparta Wi people/location is like?
Jay

I was at Ft McCoy near Sparta on Tuesday to preview the trailers, very easy to get to and very helpful employees.

 

[DesertRunner]

EUC came thru yesterday, 9 days to clear and over a holiday at that. Road trip to begin on Sunday. Drive up (12 hrs approx) on Sunday pick up Monday morning and drive home I must be

Jay

Edit: this OD addiction is almost as bad as my Jeep addiction

 

[Ripcord01]

Good luck with the recovery. At least the weather will be nice for driving..Keep us updated you know with pics and log. mainly pics. Good journey..

 

[toddm]

I have a 1997 Dodge Ram 3/4 ton 4x4 diesel. I think that will pull it.

BTW do I need to get a pintle hitch and riser? How much higher do I need to go to get the trailer level? I am trying to figure out which pintle hitch setup to buy.

When I went to preview the trailers I measured the tongue on the trailer at 26". My stock hitch is at 16", so I fabricated an 8" riser plate with a combination 2" ball and pintle assembly. 8" was all I could go without tailgate interference on my Avalanche. I notice a slight forward rake with this set-up as it is set at 24" but it's all I could do. My EUC cleared so fast I thought I'd have at least a month to fabricate the hitch assembly, guess not. The EUC only took 7 days to clear. I didn't even get a chance to paint it!

 

[number9]

Good looking trailer! They're nice aint they? I love mine. If you replace those huge 37" tires and runflats with some 33" tires it'll sit a bit lower and be prob 100# lighter. Search for a thread by me about lowering the landing gear, easy to do and it'll crank all the way down on your truck

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[bubbahana]

EUC came thru yesterday, 9 days to clear and over a holiday at that. Road trip to begin on Sunday. Drive up (12 hrs approx) on Sunday pick up Monday morning and drive home I must be

Jay

Edit: this OD addiction is almost as bad as my Jeep addiction

Ar you going to be picking up in Sparta? I will be picking up my M101A3 Tuesday with a couple buddies.

 

[3dAngus]

Tractor Supply has a number of pintle hitches too. They are cheaper than Northern Tool. I didn't know Wal Mart had them. I cannot find on their website. Never seen them, but it doesn't mean they are not there. I probably need to get out of town and find me one of those Wal Mart superstores in lieu of my little one here.

 

[Ripcord01]

Todd,
**** them are some big tires! Do they float? Nice looking trailer even though you did kind of take the thread over from the OP..

 

[DesertRunner]

Ar you going to be picking up in Sparta? I will be picking up my M101A3 Tuesday with a couple buddies.

Sparta yes, I have an 8AM pickup on Monday.

Jay

 

[bucksnort59]

If you have any trouble get a hold of me. I live just N of Madison WI. PM me for my phone #