M101A2-A3. Best Overall Military Trailer Ever??

[WECSOG]

I really agree about the M101 A2 and A3 being the best overall utility trailers. I've had a few, and sold all but the one in the pic's. I got it about two years ago, and it was brand new. Not a mark in the bed. I am curious as to some of the markings. It has a plate, which has the manufacturer listed as VSE Corp 2004 cage # 31902 and a sticker stating " ECS/AMSA 90 RRC" and "RESET" on the trailer tub. It has a M116A3 data plate on the chassis also with a date of 2004, which seems pretty late. I have since repainted it, but when I bought it It had a "shadow" below the VSE data plate where a larger data plate had been. Anyone know any info on the sticker? You can see the shadow of the removed data plate in the last pic.

 

[Trailboss]

...I am curious as to some of the markings. It has a plate, which has the manufacturer listed as VSE Corp 2004 cage # 31902 and a sticker stating " ECS/AMSA 90 RRC" and "RESET" on the trailer tub. It has a M116A3 data plate on the chassis also with a date of 2004, which seems pretty late. I have since repainted it, but when I bought it It had a "shadow" below the VSE data plate where a larger data plate had been. Anyone know any info on the sticker? You can see the shadow of the removed data plate in the last pic.

My best guess was it was built by Kasel Mfg Co. sometime after 1988 within the 1988-19?? contract period. It was rebuilt in 2004 by VSE Corp. The M116A3 data plate may indicate it was a generator trailer originally before rebuild by VSE and the mounting of a cargo trailer tub, OR someone just screwed up and put the wrong data plates on the chassis. If there are 5-8 open bolt holes in the floor, there may have been a generator installed after the VSE rebuild and the RESET tag refers to the refurbishment of the generator.

 

[WECSOG]

My best guess was it was built by Kasel Mfg Co. sometime after 1988 within the 1988-19?? contract period. It was rebuilt in 2004 by VSE Corp. The M116A3 data plate may indicate it was a generator trailer originally before rebuild by VSE and the mounting of a cargo trailer tub, OR someone just screwed up and put the wrong data plates on the chassis. If there are 5-8 open bolt holes in the floor, there may have been a generator installed after the VSE rebuild and the RESET tag refers to the refurbishment of the generator.

No holes in the floor.....In fact the floor of the trailer is like new. No scratches dents or holes.

 

[Tinstar]

I really agree about the M101 A2 and A3 being the best overall utility trailers. I've had a few, and sold all but the one in the pic's. I got it about two years ago, and it was brand new. Not a mark in the bed. I am curious as to some of the markings. It has a plate, which has the manufacturer listed as VSE Corp 2004 cage # 31902 and a sticker stating " ECS/AMSA 90 RRC" and "RESET" on the trailer tub. It has a M116A3 data plate on the chassis also with a date of 2004, which seems pretty late. I have since repainted it, but when I bought it It had a "shadow" below the VSE data plate where a larger data plate had been. Anyone know any info on the sticker? You can see the shadow of the removed data plate in the last pic./QUOTE]

Looks like you scored
Would like a part number for the jack if you could.

New data plates installed upon reset.
Most likely a mid 90's model or earlier.
Looks great

 

[Dwnorton1]

4/97 m101a3 marine trailer s-250 shelter. Elk hunting bound. After refinements. Both appear NOS.

 

[j10jim]

How funny. My M101A3 is number 587665. Bought out of Barstow, CA USMC Base.

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4/97 m101a3 marine trailer s-250 shelter. Elk hunting bound. After refinements. Both appear NOS.

 

[Dwnorton1]

Glad this one got trucked or railroaded over to RRAD so I was able to make short road trip to recover. Camo bedliner inside black underneath is nice. Missing the jack handle, I envision a large crate somewhere with the 5000 handles that were never issued. I've heard they exist but I have my doubts.......

 

[Tinstar]

Installed new gates in the back AND front on the tan M101A2.
Just made a very versatile trailer even more so.

Will be installing new cargo D-ring tie downs soon.

 

[Another Ahab]

Installed new gates in the back AND front on the tan M101A2.
Just made a very versatile trailer even more so.

Will be installing new cargo D-ring tie downs soon.

In the bed, or on the side-walls?

 

[Tinstar]

In the bed, or on the side-walls?

Both.

The floor ones (4) will go in the corners.
The sides will get 4 each and two on the front.
Nothing on tailgate since I use that as a portable workbench a lot.

 

[Csm Davis]

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Both.

The floor ones (4) will go in the corners.
The sides will get 4 each and two on the front.
Nothing on tailgate since I use that as a portable workbench a lot.

Have you thought about the recessed cargo tiedowns like were a add-on to the M35 and 5 tons?

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[Csm Davis]

Glad this one got trucked or railroaded over to RRAD so I was able to make short road trip to recover. Camo bedliner inside black underneath is nice. Missing the jack handle, I envision a large crate somewhere with the 5000 handles that were never issued. I've heard they exist but I have my doubts.......

Naw they got melted down as scrap just because they didn't put a holder on the trailers for them. No such beast in the military as authorized loose gear. So I would think most were thrown in the recycle bin.

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[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Naw they got melted down as scrap just because they didn't put a holder on the trailers for them. No such beast in the military as authorized loose gear. So I would think most were thrown in the recycle bin.

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There's a holder for them, they pin right to the landing leg. Easily lost though.

 

[Csm Davis]

There's a holder for them, they pin right to the landing leg. Easily lost though.

That's right I forgot about that little tab is there a captive pin for it?

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[Tinstar]

Have you thought about the recessed cargo tiedowns like were a add-on to the M35 and 5 tons?

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Thought about it, but requires too big a hole to cut.
The ones I'm using are rated to 11k.
More than strong enough for what I need.

 

[juanprado]

You might like the hmmwv bed d-rings. They have a shoulder bolt that hold them captive with a nut underneath but can be rotated 360*

 

[Csm Davis]

Thought about it, but requires too big a hole to cut.
The ones I'm using are rated to 11k.
More than strong enough for what I need.

Yeah the strength of yours are great and those holes are scary to cut but the rotation and recessed on the floor are big pluses to me and they are good drains, I use the ones in my 1101 all the time. I think I am going to add them to my 105 body that I am going to to put on my 116A3 chassis.

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[Tinstar]

I haven't seen any of those tie downs by themselves.
Always attached to a M1101/2

 

[Trailboss]

I haven't seen any of those tie downs by themselves.
Always attached to a M1101/2

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratch...ng-Tie-downs/Rotating-Pan-Fitting-6-000-Lbs-2

Search for "rotating pan fitting" and you can find them - even Walmart carries them.

 

[Tinstar]

Northern Tool carries that style.
I was referring to the ones with a NSN.