What to look for when buying a trailer

JONNYFJ · 01-25-08, 02:33 AM

I need to know what to look for when it comes to buying a used military trailer ie. type, style, size, and weight. Thanks JONNYFJ

REZARF · 01-25-08, 01:55 PM

Jonnyfj-

What do you plan to do with this thing, that determines everything bud.

Rezarf <><

JONNYFJ · 01-25-08, 10:48 PM

Overlanding

fireflyr · 01-26-08, 05:52 PM

If I had to do it again I would wait for a M416 or Canadian 101. I didn't realize the M100 was about 4" narrower than the others until I put it next to my buddy's 416. As for shape, they're all built with alot of metal and as long as you don't have to search for alot of missing parts, there isn't anything a sandblaster or a welding rig can't fix.

REZARF · 01-27-08, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JONNYFJ

I need to know what to look for when it comes to buying a used military trailer ie. type, style, size, and weight. Thanks JONNYFJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by JONNYFJ

Overlanding

Sweet-

I would suggest finding a Canadian m101 trailer, many are near new condition and some never even saw service. they come with a standard 3500 lb axle unlike the older m416's and that allows you to add brakes and change the hubs without hassle.

Anything bigger, and you need a pretty big rig to haul it around.

The can 101's are getting harder and harder to find, but worth jumping on if you find one.

Craigslist and Ebay both have them pop up every once in a while.

Drew

JONNYFJ · 01-28-08, 04:15 PM

Nice I will start looking Thanks. JONNYFJ

01-25-08, 02:33 AM	#1
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01-25-08, 01:55 PM	#2
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01-25-08, 10:48 PM	#3
JONNYFJ Quiet there's a J**P Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IRAQ :( TLCA# 18337 Posts: 307	Overlanding __________________ 69 FJ40 383 Stroker SM420 3Speed Toyota T-Case SOA ARBs 35 MTRs and more 84 Mini Truck 22RE Stock Tranny Duel T-Cases Flat Bed 35s

01-26-08, 05:52 PM	#4
fireflyr IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Keene, Ca. TLCA# 19134 Posts: 163	If I had to do it again I would wait for a M416 or Canadian 101. I didn't realize the M100 was about 4" narrower than the others until I put it next to my buddy's 416. As for shape, they're all built with alot of metal and as long as you don't have to search for alot of missing parts, there isn't anything a sandblaster or a welding rig can't fix. __________________ 1967 FJ40 Dune Beige, '73 F.5 engine (It's ALIVE ), 4" Safari lift 1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple Trailer

01-28-08, 04:15 PM	#6
JONNYFJ Quiet there's a J**P Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IRAQ :( TLCA# 18337 Posts: 307	Nice I will start looking Thanks. JONNYFJ __________________ 69 FJ40 383 Stroker SM420 3Speed Toyota T-Case SOA ARBs 35 MTRs and more 84 Mini Truck 22RE Stock Tranny Duel T-Cases Flat Bed 35s

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