m101 top

[smokinAMD]

Has anyone tried making their own canvas top for their trailer? I haven't been able to find an original one / I know they are stupid expensive if you can find one, so I've been thinking of making my own.

If I was to make my own, I'd have the rear section be zippered and have a mesh screen on the inside layer, as well as the standard canvas. Hello instant tent on wheels!

 

[harleyhouse]

I have had good luck with these guys.

Machine Covers - Five-Sided Snug-Fitting Tarps

 

[Recovry4x4]

Get out some sheets and the Singer and start stitching.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Call Jefferson tent and awning, in St. Louis. Just for the supplies you would need, would be expensive. Keep looking for a used one. I bought a whole new trailer, just for the top and fiber sides, cost less than a new top would have.

 

[Nick]

I have had good luck with these guys.

Machine Covers - Five-Sided Snug-Fitting Tarps

Wonder if they could make a custom cover for my Power Wagon??

 

[kipman]

I have tan 101 tops for sale

 

[DAP]

How much? and are they for the M101A1, A2, or A3

 

[smokinAMD]

Yeah, please provide some details.

 

[Tanner]

https://www.beachwoodcanvas.com/order/productlist.cfm

http://www.odcloth.com/mbt.html

'Tanner'

 

[smokinAMD]

That's insane. That's more than twice what I paid for my trailer.

 

[pctrans]

I got a decent tan one for $100. Can deliver to GA Rally. I don't do shipping.

 

[wilfreeman]

Doesn't the original manufacturer still sell them to the public - about the same price as a GL trailer? I ned a green our camo one myself

 

[Nico]

Doesn't the original manufacturer still sell them to the public - about the same price as a GL trailer? I ned a green our camo one myself

they do not sell them severally anymore
you got to buy 8 of each item. (no color mixing like 3 tan and 5 od)

 

[wilfreeman]

Then maybe we could get a group buy together? I wonder what the price is?

 

[smokinAMD]

Priced out the material last night and did the measurements today. Looks like it's going to cost me $100 to make it exactly the way I want it.

 

[wilfreeman]

Details Brotha' - how you gonna make it (material, end curtains, what)? Interested in making more? I found a used one (good shape) for $150 + shipping.

 

[sggoat]

The guy I bought my M101a2 has 6 more of them. I know he has at least two spare sets of bows. Not sure of the canvas tops though. Can call him tommorrow to check.
Gary

 

[mdrall]

Got a retired guy down the street selling a A2 for $650. Tan, very little rust, bed solid, new tires, fiberglass, and aluminum bows...just what I'm looking for. UNFORTUNATELY, someone offered him just $50 for the canvas and he sold it a week before I noticed the trailer. Tried to get the price of trailer down since he sold the canvas, but he won't budge. Said he can wait for the right buyer and is in no rush to sell.

In hindsight, I should have kept bidding on those complete trailers at Ft Sam a couple of weeks ago. A couple were almost spotless. Now I wait ...

 

[wilfreeman]

Man, somebody screwed the old man! I am thinking the same thing - should've bought a complete one!