BinderDriver68
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It is labeled on the tongue 12 volts only so was it originally 24 volts then converted later? or were any originally 12 volts? thanks
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just took in a m101a1
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All M series vehicles, including trailers, are 24 volt unless someone coverts them to 12 volt. Your trailer may just have 12 volt bulbs on the tail lights. You can purchase LED tail lights that will work on 12 or 24 volts. I left the stock 24 volt tail lights on mine so I could tow it with M37. I added a set of 12 volt lamps and separate wiring with a civilian 7 pin plug so I could also tow it with my pickup. That was before M series LED tail light assembly’s were available.
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Ok thanks Bill, can someone tell me what number female plug I would need to use on my adapter for the male trailer plug? I found so many different kinds I wasn't sure. Is there only one type of 12 pin female?
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Pinout on the mil plug is standard however some have additional pins such as the ones on the deck of a tractor. Still, these are okay to use.
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Take a look at this... https://www.xm381.com/Civi_to_Mil_Info.html
These folks have a “ plug and play” adaptor. I bought one to connect a military vehicle to a 12 volt trailer and it works just fine . They also make units to go the other way.
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Ok thanks guys I appreciate it
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This is a good solution. By the time you find and buy the parts you will find they aren’t making much on the labor to build these...
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I bought my military trailer adapter at Erik's : https://www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/mitradcamtro.html
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BinderDriver68
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Thanks a bunch guys
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I have one of these bolted to one of my pintle hitches. Once I put the pintle in the receiver I just plug in the pollack connector into the truck and plug the trailer into the plug on the pintle.
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Great price. The eBay seller must buy them from Erik's and resell them on the Bay
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any ideas on a good place to mount a license plate? I thought about putting it on the tailgate by spotting some studs on to attach it. But if someone has a better idea I'm all ears. Thanks
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Several guys have used strong magnet stud mounts to mount the tag on tailgate.
It stays put without drilling holes and can be removed for parades/car shows or before heavy work to prevent damage.
Trailer Tags aren’t required in Oklahoma unless for commercial use so I don’t have experience in best place to mount one.
It stays put without drilling holes and can be removed for parades/car shows or before heavy work to prevent damage.
Trailer Tags aren’t required in Oklahoma unless for commercial use so I don’t have experience in best place to mount one.
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Thanks Tinstar I hadn't thought about magnets
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On the wiring harness......I found (since I had a bunch of connectors lying around) it super easy to buy a 7 pin plug, a length of cable, and use the military connectors and just tie right into the military connectors. Probably spent only about 30-40 bucks on everything. If I want the military NATO plug in I just unplug the connectors and hook the old one back in. I love how the medial number bands make it super easy to rewire. works with 4 or 7 pin connectors. Tons of wiring diagrams. Just need to label the new connector wires.
And magnets work great. They are made for dealer plates. Only issue is if your state requires them to be illuminated at night
And magnets work great. They are made for dealer plates. Only issue is if your state requires them to be illuminated at night
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Thanks flyfishtrailer! I actually bought the pieces I needed and built something similar to that to fit my flat plug it worked first try. I do need to label it though like you mentioned. I bet for the light someone makes a magnetic LED that would work.
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Or just mount the led light to a magnet? Good idea.
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Can you tell me what tire pressure was recommended on the markings?
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