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Picked up the trailer late last night. It's a beauty, ripe for restoration. I took these photos this morning while heading out for work, but I forgot to get one of inside the bed. It was early and I was still tired from the late drive last night.
What an experience it was trying to back a trailer in the dark last night. I couldn't see a thing. These trucks need back up lights. heh
What an experience it was trying to back a trailer in the dark last night. I couldn't see a thing. These trucks need back up lights. heh
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Backup lights are actually pretty easy to install.
I put some on my M105A1 trailer and also on my Deuce (M35A2C).
The whole thing costs about $100 is you use new lights and the switch is about $35 (inlcuded in total) from NAPA and then there is some wiring.
I also added two auxiliary lights (back up lights) under the bed that shine down over the spare tire and fuel tank areas that are controlled by a toggle switch on the instrument panel adjacent to the OEM switch for all lights.
When you have the switch open (off) the backup lights work normally off the tranmission while in reverse.
When you close the switch (turn it on) the normal backup lights come on as well as the two downward shining mid lights. Six lights total, two on the trailer, tow on the rear of the truck, and two mid way as described.
It is nice to have some "courtesy lights" if you are out in the woods and night or somewhere where there is no other illumination. With the rear lights the mid lights and the head lights on you can see pretty well while doing a walk around at "O-dark thirty".
Jim
Backup lights are actually pretty easy to install.
I put some on my M105A1 trailer and also on my Deuce (M35A2C).
The whole thing costs about $100 is you use new lights and the switch is about $35 (inlcuded in total) from NAPA and then there is some wiring.
I also added two auxiliary lights (back up lights) under the bed that shine down over the spare tire and fuel tank areas that are controlled by a toggle switch on the instrument panel adjacent to the OEM switch for all lights.
When you have the switch open (off) the backup lights work normally off the tranmission while in reverse.
When you close the switch (turn it on) the normal backup lights come on as well as the two downward shining mid lights. Six lights total, two on the trailer, tow on the rear of the truck, and two mid way as described.
It is nice to have some "courtesy lights" if you are out in the woods and night or somewhere where there is no other illumination. With the rear lights the mid lights and the head lights on you can see pretty well while doing a walk around at "O-dark thirty".
Jim
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I didn't mean to entirely mislead you. An empty M105 trailer weighs 2700 lb. and does not require the brakes. I towed 2 of them (seperate trips) 95 mi. from Ft. Carson to Commerce City, east of Denver behind my '69 Bronco with no problem.
Make sure that the reservoir tank is empty and the parking brakes are off (up) and the brakes will release. I used magneticly mounted lights to keep Smokey happy.
Have a good trip.
Arlyn
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Take the tarp off if it has one.
This will realy really help.
Take the tarp off if it has one.
This will realy really help.
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Try putting a pintle hook on the front bumper of your deuce to back the trailer. THere is a recent thread where this was done.
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Back in the day, there was a saying about backing an M105 "If you can't see the trailer you were OK."
Never try to back one of these rigs without at least 1 spotter.
Very true, also put the tailgate down.
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Jinx, too bad you are on the wrong coast, I have a set of racks and bows I'm getting rid of.
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No kidding, I'd love to get those!
As for backing, that is exactly what I did. My dad stood near the back of the deuce with a flashlight and shouted out directions. It sort of worked, but I couldn't see a thing.
The pintle hitch on the front is a great idea!
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You gotta watch out for those short wheel base trailers.. They turn real quick...
Attached is a pic of the trailer with approx 4500 pounds of steel on board... The overload springs almost hit their stops.. LOL
Attached is a pic of the trailer with approx 4500 pounds of steel on board... The overload springs almost hit their stops.. LOL
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I just picked a M105A2C up from a GL sale. My question is how can I modify the brake system to work but yet be pulled with my F250? Is there a way to build a surge brake system into the tongue?
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Check out this system. Attwood Swing Away Trailer Tongue - eBay (item 190500648579 end time Feb-17-11 08:23:49 PST)
Check out this system. Attwood Swing Away Trailer Tongue - eBay (item 190500648579 end time Feb-17-11 08:23:49 PST)
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Just took a look at this - not sure it it will meet my needs. The M105A2C has Air over hydraulic brakes as you probably know - I would like to keep that system, but use my F250 to haul it. How would (could) I do this? Any Ideas?
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Probably not going to happen without major modifications to your truck.