M-416 Build
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JEEP?
Yikes is that a jeep in the back ground.....get your priorities straight go TEQ.
Yikes is that a jeep in the back ground.....get your priorities straight go TEQ.
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Yes, it is a jeep 
. Focus on the trailer. Here are some pics of cutting the tub. There was some damage to the front of the tub. So we decided to cut about 16 inches from the front, rotate it 180 degree's, and fab a tailgate and storage box for the front.
. Focus on the trailer. Here are some pics of cutting the tub. There was some damage to the front of the tub. So we decided to cut about 16 inches from the front, rotate it 180 degree's, and fab a tailgate and storage box for the front.
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I bought a roof top tent so we decided to mount it on a 1 3/4" square tube rack. I also put some tubing to hold a shovel and axe. The tubing follows the contour of the inside of the trailer. We did this because we needed to support the flimsy tub and have a place to mount tailgate latches.
Man that looks great! And GOOD on ya' for gettin' your boy involved. Love that pic of him with the hood on!
I really like the idea you have of adding a box up front, and your method of how you are going about it is really, really cool!
Sweet rack too! Keep it up and keep the pics coming!
Drew
I really like the idea you have of adding a box up front, and your method of how you are going about it is really, really cool!
Sweet rack too! Keep it up and keep the pics coming!
Drew
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Thanks. That is my cousins kid and he is actually showing my cousin how to weld. We changed the rack after the last picture because it was way to high with the tent on. So we decided to lower it. I will add more pics this weekend. It is painted and the tailgate and front box is complete.
Patrick
Patrick
great job, but aren't you afraid of the topweight??
I saw pictures of a 'normal' M416 that turned over in the desert just because one wheel felt in a hole.:whoops:
I saw pictures of a 'normal' M416 that turned over in the desert just because one wheel felt in a hole.:whoops:
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We ended up lower the rack after these pictures. The top now sits where the middle cross-bar is in the picture above. I did not want the hassle of having a closed lid so I would have to lift the tent every time I wanted something out of the trailer. Also, my daughter's quad fits nicely under the rack.
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New Pics
Here are some pics of the trailer. The fenders are still in progress. I put a AGM battery that adventure trailers recommended. Also, I wired a battery charger with an external plug and 4 -12 volt plugs for accessorries, it is that grey box in the front. Mounted two jerry cans. I am still going to wire some flood lights all around the trailer,line-x the inside black and the outside to match the green jeep. I am also trying to figure out a way to mount two propane burners and a bar-b-q.
Here are some pics of the trailer. The fenders are still in progress. I put a AGM battery that adventure trailers recommended. Also, I wired a battery charger with an external plug and 4 -12 volt plugs for accessorries, it is that grey box in the front. Mounted two jerry cans. I am still going to wire some flood lights all around the trailer,line-x the inside black and the outside to match the green jeep. I am also trying to figure out a way to mount two propane burners and a bar-b-q.
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arcteryx
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Looks good!
Are those feet to support the trailer on the rear on the last pic? I don't see them on the trailer pics when it's hooked up to your receiver. How are those mounted and do they help? Do you have front ones too?
Are those feet to support the trailer on the rear on the last pic? I don't see them on the trailer pics when it's hooked up to your receiver. How are those mounted and do they help? Do you have front ones too?
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They are removable stabalizers that are just placed under the rear bumper. They have a rachet strap that connects to the landing legs and pulls them together. I got them for the rear only and the they work good. The trailer does not move much when inside the tent.
looks nice! sounds like a score for $300 and some sweat.
awesome build. you made quick work of that trailer.
sweet, nice build, what kind of cooler is on the front?
Rob
Rob
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Brilliant! I love the "inside" and "outside" storage idea.
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It is a coleman stainless steel cooler.
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Nice build on the trailer sir. 
I'll be startin' mine soon and gotta coupla questions ... 'bout the tow rig.
Do you happen to know the overall weight and/or tongue weight of your trailer? Did your jeep have any problems towing it? Stopping it?
I'll be startin' mine soon and gotta coupla questions ... 'bout the tow rig.
Do you happen to know the overall weight and/or tongue weight of your trailer? Did your jeep have any problems towing it? Stopping it?
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The jeep did not have any problems towing or stopping. With the trailer fully loaded the tongue weight I would say is about 150 lbs. I still need to try pulling it with the propane and gas tanks filled, that may make a difference.
