M1009 towing a M1101/1102 trailer?

[maddawg308]

Saw the emergence of the HMMWV issue M1101/1102 trailers that are starting to come out now. Would you think that a CUCV M1009 would have the means to tow one around? Now loaded up to the max, mind you, but perhaps as a towed camping trailer or with a light load?

 

[kipman]

It will tow like a M101, been there done that.

 

[twa@ezdn.net]

I have one on my watch list and will be reserching the same question for the next few days.
The curb and gross wt. is close. I pull my M101a1 with no problems but I live in flat country and I am never in a hurry. I have recently purchased a a2 for when I am in your neck of the woods (it has the surge brake) but this still leaves the transmision issue. I will be searching threads on transmission upgrades or replacement for this roll.

 

[3dAngus]

Shouldn't "feel" any different than a M101A3 with HMMWV tires.

I can't even feel that behind my pickup.
I wouldn't give it a second guess.

 

[chevyCUCV]

I have one on my watch list and will be reserching the same question for the next few days.
The curb and gross wt. is close. I pull my M101a1 with no problems but I live in flat country and I am never in a hurry. I have recently purchased a a2 for when I am in your neck of the woods (it has the surge brake) but this still leaves the transmision issue. I will be searching threads on transmission upgrades or replacement for this roll.

Why not change gear ratio's? Isn't that the problem with towing with a m1009?

 

[truck1]

I'd look at a m1101 close up first.I almost bought one until I inspected it first hand.They are LARGE to tow behind a CUCV.They are extremely well built and have surge brakes,but I personally prefer the m101 series to pull behind a cucv and at minimum a 1008 at that with 456's.A 1009 with stock drive train is not beefy enough in my opinion.

 

[Nico]

looks great!

 

[Nico]

unfortunatily very rare in europe.
to prevent the pintle hook rip out on my m1009,
i done a little upgrade with parts from a landrover discovery.
there is a ss thread about the weak connection to the frame.
not quite done yet.

 

[twa@ezdn.net]

93.2 inches (237 cm) (from axle center to eye center)

This is for the M1101. I need to put a tape on my 101 and see what it is, this looks long and heavy on the pintle and we know they are not that robust.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

I've towed an m101a3 behind my 1009 with no problems, just put cucv wheels on it so it sits level. the empty weight is about the same as a m1101, so that should be fine...

 

[mf5129]

i have used both a m1031 and a m1009.the brakes on the m1009 are light for this but with common sense i can get by.the m1009 is faster on the highway.but the m1031 is heaver duty and better suited for this size trailer.i think a m101a2 is a better trailer for all around use and cheaper to buy.however they are getting harder to find.

 

[PATRIOT1]

Just FYI, I own both the M1101/1102 and the M105A2. The M1101 and M1102 (same trailer, made of aluminum) are 1,000 lbs. lighter than the M105A2, which is all steel. I tow behind my F-150 without even noticing it's there. Hope that helps.