M101A2 trailer wiring connector

[Tinwoodsman]

I would like to wire a military receptacle on my pickup truck to connect the plug on the M101A2. I have the wiring information but need the receptacle and cover. I believe it is an M Series. Anyone know what receptacle I should get and a possible source.

Thanks,

 

[Truckie]

I picked up the connector from Erik's Military and Industrial Surplus - Military Vehicle Parts, Industrial and Military Surplus Electronics and the commercial connectors from wally world
Here are some picts

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Thanks Truckie. Do the wire just push into the recepticle?

 

[coyotegray]

I picked up the connector from Erik's Military and Industrial Surplus - Military Vehicle Parts, Industrial and Military Surplus Electronics and the commercial connectors from wally world
Here are some picts

Do they convert the voltage from 12 to 24 and back..?

Andy..

 

[Tinwoodsman]

No, simply a electrical connector. I will change out the trailer bulbs to 12V.

 

[Truckie]

The connector has solder cup connections;
I made a license plate holder with a night bulb (24 Volt bulb) to have the trailer meet the NH inspection requirements. I used the military connectors with a 2-1 connection so I can remove it ( if I take it to a show)
I have been using the 24 Volt bulbs with my silverado and they are visible... 12 Volt will be brighter...

 

[Nonotagain]

I recently had to perform a lighting up grade to one of my M105A3 trailers in order to get thru inspection.

The state inspector insisited that the trailer had to meet current lighting standards. Since the trailer is wider than 80 inches i was also required to install clearance lights on the fenders.

I purchased some Optronics LED lights due to the low amperage requirments of the lights.

If some manages to run into the trailer with as lit up as it is now, they would have to be blind.

I also used the same connector shown in the pictures, but I also used the light kit wiring for the new lights, then wrapped everything in silicone splicing tape for water proofing.

 

[RMTLFT]

i picked up the connector from erik's military and industrial surplus - military vehicle parts, industrial and military surplus electronics and the commercial connectors from wally world
here are some picts

thanks i just purchased the nato to 7flat adapter from them for my hummer h2 to my m101a2 trailer just joined site today and already reaping the benefits thanks and god bless