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I know that this topic has been beat to death over the last couple of years in one way or another but I truly remain confused, I think. Also, I´ll admit up front two things: (1) I am a complete newby as to the 4x4 trailer scene and (2) Given some of the wheeling in this area I can´t see how towing a trailer , the weight, moving center of gravity, approach angles etc would ever work except in the mildest of situations. Those two things being said I definitely see the utility of having a trailer for weekend hauling duties and making a quick run up to my daughter´s college to help her move from place to place etc.
I have a friend at work with a very shiny new FJ Cruiser who is all obsessed with getting the latest AT or Sierra trailers. When he mentioned the cost I said I know where there is a crew of guys who build their own and come up with really nice builds and innovative ideas all based on surplus military trailers.
Ok so I´m here, after searching this sub forum and reading some of these threads it seems that two trailers seem to be the favorite platform, M 101 and the M 416. What is the difference between the two? First the nomenclature. When most folks here are talking about these two trailers they are talking about the Canadian versions, yes? There is a sometime confusing discussion of M 101 US which is a 3/4 ton trailer and the Canadian M 101 which is a 1/4 ton trailer, correct? Assuming that I got all of that right and we are talking about the Canadian stuff, what are the differences between the two? Is it just that the 101 is the successor to the 416 or do the differences run deeper, load capacity, wider or narrower wheel base, ease of modifications?
Last where are folks sourcing these? I´m from the US but I´m presently overseas. When I get back home I can see doing one of these. Sorry for all of the newby to the sub forum questions and thanks in advance for the info.
John
I have a friend at work with a very shiny new FJ Cruiser who is all obsessed with getting the latest AT or Sierra trailers. When he mentioned the cost I said I know where there is a crew of guys who build their own and come up with really nice builds and innovative ideas all based on surplus military trailers.
Ok so I´m here, after searching this sub forum and reading some of these threads it seems that two trailers seem to be the favorite platform, M 101 and the M 416. What is the difference between the two? First the nomenclature. When most folks here are talking about these two trailers they are talking about the Canadian versions, yes? There is a sometime confusing discussion of M 101 US which is a 3/4 ton trailer and the Canadian M 101 which is a 1/4 ton trailer, correct? Assuming that I got all of that right and we are talking about the Canadian stuff, what are the differences between the two? Is it just that the 101 is the successor to the 416 or do the differences run deeper, load capacity, wider or narrower wheel base, ease of modifications?
Last where are folks sourcing these? I´m from the US but I´m presently overseas. When I get back home I can see doing one of these. Sorry for all of the newby to the sub forum questions and thanks in advance for the info.
John