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There is a guy in Ontario that also tends to have a good supply on hand (416 and the larger units)
Cheers, Hugh
Cheers, Hugh
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Did you pick them up somewhere close to the Southwest or in Canada?
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This batch of 20 came to Phoenix. The sellers also send to San Diego CA and back east. I dragged mine back to Sedona, 2 hours north of Phoenix.
Exiled
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My buddy Todd Oldenburg is going to have about 20 of them in New Jersey, he goes by Koffer on this site.
I was just looking at two US 101s yesterday. While they are rated for 3/4 ton, I wouldn't be suprised if they could take 3 times that! In comparison with my 2 1/2 ton utility trailer, everthing is heavier - thicker rails and shackles, way heavier springs. Axles are huge and tires are a large truck tire with a 5 lug rim. Pull two pins and the bed also dumps. They are pretty wide for a trail trailer, but would be pretty cool for anything else.
Wish I had more info, but I was just picking up parts and happened to see the 101s.
Way under-rated, in my opinion. Both that I looked at were pretty high also, so you'd might want to drop the trailer/lift your truck to match! Just something to keep in mind.
The 416s are much better suited to trail duty, I'd say.
Wish I had more info, but I was just picking up parts and happened to see the 101s.
Way under-rated, in my opinion. Both that I looked at were pretty high also, so you'd might want to drop the trailer/lift your truck to match! Just something to keep in mind.
The 416s are much better suited to trail duty, I'd say.
Desertdude...
What is the contact info on the trailers? Are there any left?
What is the contact info on the trailers? Are there any left?
From the sellers:
contact Michele -mknautz@total.net She also has accessories for the trailers. tarps, lights ,spares etc
More trailer photos
contact Michele -mknautz@total.net She also has accessories for the trailers. tarps, lights ,spares etc
More trailer photos
fj40crusher said:
I got mine from midwest military I believe. They come and go from surplus dealers. I've seen some at owens export before. Saturn surplus. etc.
I did a complete restofubish on mine. Sandblast, paint, lights, harness, new springs, shackels, shocks, reflectors, rhino line inside, etc. All I need to do is buy new tires.
Best thing I did to it was replacing the springs. The 38 year old spings didn't move at all. Fun project. I only had one spot of rust the size of a nickel
Exiled
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Wes, welcome to the club!
Pics???
Pics???
It was one of Josh/Staumbaugh's trailers, Really good shape I didn't straighten any sheetmetal, just sanblast and paint, stainless hardware and all new bolt on stuff. 1k of black magic, primered, painted. All the pics are in the Yahoo m416 group
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more.
Trailer is still in va so I don't have really any updated ones with lights attached, spare underneath, or the tub lining 
Now that I have some time on my hands I might drive out the 40 pullling the trailer.
Now that I have some time on my hands I might drive out the 40 pullling the trailer.
Exiled
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Kewl! That'll be a fun drive in late spring/early summer!
I just added a propane tank to mine and I'm finishing up a sweet camping table that will quick mount over one fender. Pics when I'm done!
I just added a propane tank to mine and I'm finishing up a sweet camping table that will quick mount over one fender. Pics when I'm done!
Where are you putting the tank. I think that's one of my next projects for it so the wife can stay warm, cook, which is what she likes
Here is a link to some in VA and he also has some in NJ for those not looking to drive so far south
http://www.ironpigoffroad.com/miltrailers.htm
http://www.ironpigoffroad.com/miltrailers.htm
I have had a great time with my 416, although I do wish it was bigger overall. It would also be nice to have a tailgate. Like Exiled, I also would consider building from scratch... and am in the process of doing that.
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M416
What are the dimensions for the M416? Also some have mentioned that they would like a longer trailer for camping. What would your ideals dimensions be? I have a trailer I am thinking of having mods done to it for camping. Need suggestions.
Thanks
Steve
What are the dimensions for the M416? Also some have mentioned that they would like a longer trailer for camping. What would your ideals dimensions be? I have a trailer I am thinking of having mods done to it for camping. Need suggestions.
Thanks
Steve
For most of what I do offroading/camping/hunting, my M416 is ideal. I had a brand new heavy duty canvas cover made to Navy specs by a company out of New Jersey, I believe. They make canvas for all sorts of military restorations. I think the name of the company was Beachwood Canvas Co.
