Trailer Bows M101 M105

[4x4Cove]

Hello Folks,
I am new to this site but really appreciate the info gleaned to date.
My lady and I are about to head x-country in our CUCV using an M101 for our luxury sleeping quarters. We've only used it in California to date and since it never rains and there seem to be hardly any bugs we had no need for cover. But I hear it rains on occasion betwixt here and Connecticut so I got a tarp and have been hard pressed to find a set of bows or at least angles to make some bows out of. It seems there are others looking for the same and I just found Rick in Iowa who has a stash of about 15 sets which he is selling reasonably: $75-100. As I understand it, the M105 bows can be cut down to be used on M101's. But I think he has both available. You could call him at 319-454-6421 Current Ebay auction Item number: 230357976075
All the best from the west!
Michael

 

[Recovry4x4]

Hey, thanks for the heads up and welcome aboard. Hope we can ride along on your trans American trip!

 

[hndrsonj]

Have you tried Antelope Valley truck parts in Lancaster? They are close to you and reasonably priced.

 

[4x4Cove]

Hndrsonj - thank you for the lead; I was not aware of AVTP. However I just gave them a call and they have none. Nice to know of local sources though for parts.

Admiral - I am hoping that my trip will be as uneventful as possible so that I will have little to report. However, since I am running my truck primarily on vegetable oil and just hooked up a hydrogen generating system, interesting events are more of a possibility!

 

[hole]

4x4cove, welcome! Try sending WillWagner a pm, last I knew he had a set of bows and corners for a 101. He's here in socal too. Good luck on your trip.

 

[WillWagner]

I have 4 only...you'll need to find 1 more. PM me if you are interested. $25 OBO.
Welcome to SS! What part of Los Angeles are you in?

 

[4x4Cove]

Thanks for the lead Hope and I will PM you Will.
I am in Hollywood believe it or not. Not much room to store anything very big!
Looking forward to moving far to the North in the next few years.....