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02-28-08, 08:13 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NY and AZ
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Pioneer Tool Trailer/ camp Trailer
Thought you guys might want to see what I came up with for an expedition trailer. These units are originally military pioneer tool trailers which used to carry heavy tools. The trailers are built on 3/4 ton frames and the unit empty says it weighs 700 lbs., but it might be more. There is conflicting information on the trailer tags. Anyway as you can see the nice thing about this trailer is that it has 4 doors (one on each side and barn doors on the back)
 . Each of the doors can be locked which is even better because when you leave camp you have a place to store valuables. The first thing I did was get to work with a grinder and cut out all the brackets on the inside. Then I installed a 30 gal water tank, double stainless sink, battery, fuse box,outlets and full carpet on the inside. My waeco 80 fits nicely next to the sink. For cooking I use a coleman stove which is attached to a 2.5gallon propane tank that is mounted with a metal bracket. the other side of the trailer I left open and is actually large enough to sleep in. I also had to switch out the 24v bulbs and run a license plate light. All in all it was a great trailer to start from for my fab skills  . Future mods include a solar panel with pivoting bracket, built in tarps and generator. Here are two pics while in use and a picture of what is looked like beforehand. __________________ Christopher Kunz '78 FJ40 '75K orig. miles(sold) '96 LX450 (93K miles, Factory Lockers, CDL 7-pin, , dual batt. , LEDs, HIRs, OME Heavy, Slee blues, sliders, h-moose rack, pintle, subtank w/cluster |
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02-28-08, 08:48 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Damn that is COOL.
More pics please! __________________ Lash CottonLand Cruisers TLCA: 13533 Madison, MS 02 UZJ100 Daily Driver with newly De-blinged emblems 77 FJ40 "GunRunner": York/Mudrak OBA, Aussie, 8274, Mini PS, Hell Creek Lift, 94" WB, 35x12.50 Hankook MTs, MAF U-Bolt Flips, F-250 Towers, MetalTech Cage, Choctaw Sliders, 8" Tuffy, Tiburon Seats... and a great group of friends who made it possible! "... slowly I'm becoming one with the MUD." -- Jars of Clay |
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02-28-08, 09:39 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NY and AZ
Posts: 149
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Sorry. I don't have a lot more pics now... as I am not at home.. I will try to take some more in a few weeks.
__________________ Christopher Kunz '78 FJ40 '75K orig. miles(sold) '96 LX450 (93K miles, Factory Lockers, CDL 7-pin, , dual batt. , LEDs, HIRs, OME Heavy, Slee blues, sliders, h-moose rack, pintle, subtank w/cluster |
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02-29-08, 10:50 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 544
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That is really cool. What is the price range on these trailors.
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02-29-08, 04:00 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NY and AZ
Posts: 149
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I bought it from a gov. auction, $700.00. Tires were basically new and I checked the bearings and they were good also.
To get it up and going there wasn't a lot of mods needed, but to get it perfect always takes time. __________________ Christopher Kunz '78 FJ40 '75K orig. miles(sold) '96 LX450 (93K miles, Factory Lockers, CDL 7-pin, , dual batt. , LEDs, HIRs, OME Heavy, Slee blues, sliders, h-moose rack, pintle, subtank w/cluster |
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02-29-08, 05:46 PM
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"The Adventure Duo"
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Southern California
Posts: 3,194
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Thats a great platform to build on. What model designation is it? Very nice!
__________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 1993 FZJ80 Expedition/Overland Rig 2004 Horizon Adventure Trailer |
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02-29-08, 07:03 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Toledo Ohio
Posts: 7
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You got a great deal on that most times I see them going for 1200/1400 , always wanted to find one and trick it out. nice work
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03-01-08, 06:51 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NY and AZ
Posts: 149
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It is called a pioneer tool outfit. I have seen a few auctions with them over the last year but didn't see how much they went for. They are bullet proof. I have also seen variants of these including one that was 12" shorter in the rear with a rear deck.
__________________ Christopher Kunz '78 FJ40 '75K orig. miles(sold) '96 LX450 (93K miles, Factory Lockers, CDL 7-pin, , dual batt. , LEDs, HIRs, OME Heavy, Slee blues, sliders, h-moose rack, pintle, subtank w/cluster |
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03-06-08, 04:44 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
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There is one like it on craigslist for $1,500.
__________________ 1971 Freeborn Red FJ40 w/75 2F and 3 speed on the floor. "The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind." -Humphrey Bogart |
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03-09-08, 06:17 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 49
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What is the floor and floor to ceiling measurements?
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03-12-08, 10:31 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NY and AZ
Posts: 149
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Reaper,
I am out of town until the end of the month, but I think the measurements are: Width of each side compartment= 24" so total width of box~ 4ft. Heigh= a little under 4 ft. Length= 8ft these are all inside dimensions. chris __________________ Christopher Kunz '78 FJ40 '75K orig. miles(sold) '96 LX450 (93K miles, Factory Lockers, CDL 7-pin, , dual batt. , LEDs, HIRs, OME Heavy, Slee blues, sliders, h-moose rack, pintle, subtank w/cluster |
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03-15-08, 01:36 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Northern Vermont
Posts: 559
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Military Pioneer trailer M416 3/4 ton __________________ Robert 64* 04' 37" N 144* 39' 30" W 1977 FJ40 - it's gettin there. 2000 Tacoma - it's been all over and starting to show it. 2006 4 Runner - for the  www.longtrailappraisal.com |
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03-23-08, 08:09 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Those are very cool! I can't imagine that it only weighs 700 lbs. I think my little M101 CDN weighs somewhere around 750 lbs.
__________________ 1985 rust-free, Arizona-raised FJ60 with 33s, OME 2.5", ARB bull bar, Hella 4000s and Warn M8000. The Silver Sliver. 1992 restored Canadian M101 1/4 ton trailer with rooftop tent Lone Star Land Cruisers |
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05-11-08, 03:51 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: May 2008
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Agreed
I just went on a backwoods trip and the trailer in this thread rocks. It has all the creature comforts you need when out in the wilderness.
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05-11-08, 05:55 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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As a comparison the soft top 3/4 ton M101A1 weighs in at 1289 empty. __________________ "Blue" - '96 FZJ80, OME, ARB, SLEE, E-locked, 4:88, 315 BFG AT "nuther" '82 FJ-40, Stockish..for now. "Gray" - '83 JT4RN, Wee little Beasty! *SOLD* |
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05-12-08, 01:43 AM
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The Shadow Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: I was here when I posted this
Posts: 382
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I saw one of those on Ebay a while back. Very nice and looked ideal for camping.
__________________ "If I would, could you?"-AIC '62 rolling Chassis 4 Sale http://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-tra...ng-chasis.html |
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05-24-08, 10:50 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NY and AZ
Posts: 149
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Relative size and solar panel install
Guys here is some recent work. I installed the solar panel. I also have another post on the other side of the trailer which attached to the post with the panel. I use this to support a tarp. I will get pictures of this setup soon.
__________________ Christopher Kunz '78 FJ40 '75K orig. miles(sold) '96 LX450 (93K miles, Factory Lockers, CDL 7-pin, , dual batt. , LEDs, HIRs, OME Heavy, Slee blues, sliders, h-moose rack, pintle, subtank w/cluster |
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