m1101/m1102

[hwcurtice]

So, tell me, other than these are 'new', why these are so neat?

The ones that I've seen on auction seem to have lots of extra hardware on them that don't seem to have much use in the real world.

Weightwise, the 02 seems lighter, but their bigger? Or is GL doing a bad job of listing them? Doing a GVW as opposed to an empty vehicle weight?

The one bad thing I see is that they don't seem to have side rails, which cuts down on how high you can stack stuff, and the ones with bows and covers don't seem to help that either.

I guess the real questions is, should I stick with my m101A2 or maybe swap it out for a newer trailer?

 

[AaronW]

don't seem to have much use in the real world.

When the heck has that had any bearing at all on what we buy?

 

[hwcurtice]

Well, I bought my trailer to use for hauling and such. Comes in real handy.

Most items bought through GL are for not general use, I know. Its mostly for the "Look what I have!" thoughts.

When I look through the auctions, I do think, "Now, what would I use that for?" and if I can't think of a good reason, I move on.

Sounds reasonable, doesn't it? I know. I'm one of a few people. Very few....

Okay,, maybe one....

 

[Firejareen]

The 1101 and the 1102 are the same trailer, except the 1102 is rated for a little more wieght. Yea they don't have very much for siderails but they have the same rough floor space as an M101A3. Personally I would stick with the 101 since you can put the sides on it. The only change in trailers for the military was it was designed to be pulled behind the HMMWV. Whereas the 101 was an older design.

 

[KsM715]

It does the same job as a M101a2/a3 @ 3-4 times the price.

 

[3dAngus]

Probably twice the price. Saw several go for average of $825 the other week, down from $1100-1200 a couple of months ago. Also, some had covers.

 

[penokeevet]

I have a m101a1 and m1101. The 101 is more practical in my opinion. Plan to bid on a m101a3, as I understand they have run flat tires like the m1101. Both neat trailers.

 

[Flyingvan911]

Here is the Steel Soldiers hierarchy of needs.

1. It's very cool.

2. I can afford it.

3. I have somewhere to keep it.

4. Someday I might have a real use for it.

 

[12vman]

are these folks selling them on ebay really getting 2000-2500 for those trailers????

 

[Ripcord01]

^^ I doubt they are getting that much. Egay charges a 10 % fee for vehicles. So 10 of the sale goes to egay. And who in their right mind would but them astronomical prices. Most are higher than retail..

 

[NEIOWA]

These are essentially new trailers how is the DOD is suddenly dumping a large #???

 

[sigo]

1101 and 1102 are the same. The difference in nomenclature and weight rating come from the intended prime movers. See the TM.

They are great trailers, and while I haven't owned one of my own I've used Uncle's quite a bit. I prefer the design of the 1101/02 over the 101, but if I already had a 101 I'd stick with it. I owned a personal 101 for awhile and I'd say for my uses the difference would be negligible. I've considered buying another light trailer, and for the prices I've seen 1101/02 trailers going for (from GL) this time around I'd get one instead of a 101A2.

I can't imagine paying $2000-2500 for a M1101, I too wonder if these guys are getting that much for them. More power to 'em if they are...

 

[penokeevet]

I see that quite a few are being offered on Govt. Liquidators. I picked up a nice (appears to be unused) one from Ft. Huacchca (?). Would bid on another one if I thought it would be the same quality, then sell or give one to my son. I've had the same question on other items, 18+ years old and less then a thousand miles, and selling. At least it provided someone with a job when they were making them. Also gives us the opportunity to acquire a piece of military equipment that we can use, preserve, and pass it on to someone else.
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