M101A2 Bed Size

[derekrayhall]

Does anyone know what pickup truck bed is the same size as the M101A2?

I wold love to have a cross ref so I could hunt down used parts that may fit on the trailer.

 

[Recovry4x4]

8' bed.

 

[derekrayhall]

Bed Size

I know the measurements are about 101x73, but what I mean is... Is there a specific model of pickup that you can use as a template on websites drop down lists, etc... like a Chevy Silverado or Dodge 1500 etc

 

[wreckerman893]

I wold love to have a cross ref so I could hunt down used parts that may fit on the trailer.

The trailers were built to military specs for military use......they had 24 volt electrical systems and the pintle hitch.

I'm not sure exactly what parts you think might cross over........leaf springs and shocks come to mind but even those may have been made to specs that won't cross over to civy parts.

The chances of finding a M101 trailer in your average scrap yard are slim so that leaves buying parts from your fellow MV addicts or surplus dealers.

Hope this helps.

 

[KsM715]

What are you wanting to add to the trailer? Topper?

 

[derekrayhall]

Yes! I am looking at options for a cover of some sort... a topper or camper or toneau cover etc... if I could shop around using a specifiec "truck" bed for size thats equal to the M101A2 cargo bed size it would be much easier to find what I am looking for as most internets sites classify things by vehickle type and not actual measurments...make sense?

 

[DieselBob]

I don't believe you will find a direct commercial cross to a M101. As stated above they where designed from the ground up to a mil spec at the time and was not based off of a commercial design. I attached the spec for a M101 from TM-43-0001-31.

 

[blybrook]

My 8' custom topper from my '92 F250 fits exactly on my M101A2. This topper was also on a '89 Chevy 2500. There is NO way to utilize the hold down clamps and the topper needs to be drilled and bolted into place in several locations for it to be secured. I didn't bolt it down or take any photos, it was a temporary installation while I removed the bed liner in the truck and moved the in bed fuel tank.

HTH, but you won't find an easily listed direct correlation, results may vary per trailer model and cap manufacturer.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Most 8' toppers can be adapted to fit. They don't really share identical dimensions with any pickup bed I know.

 

[wreckerman893]

Most 8' toppers can be adapted to fit. They don't really share identical dimensions with any pickup bed I know.

Hummmmmmm.......now where have I seen that topper before?

 

[Recovry4x4]

Hummmmmmm.......now where have I seen that topper before?

Hehehe, you haven't. I have several! LOL, that is now devilman96s

 

[quickfarms]

How does the cap work with the M101's tailgate latch

 

[Recovry4x4]

How does the cap work with the M101's tailgate latch

It didn't. The topper was a temp add on that never got removed. Ended up using hasps to secure the gate.

 

[derekrayhall]

Thanks guys! After more research, the closest matches are as follows:
82-96 LWB Ford
73-87 Dodge LWB

Both are about 72x99

You could also make just about any hard cover work by welding a 10-20 inch sheet of steel across the tongue end of the cargo area and fab some hinges to it.

I recently came across a "undercover" brand truck toneau for $50 bucks used.

Snugtop dealers tend to have lots of "garbage" used toppers that are like treasures to us trailer guys.

Hope this info is useful to someone as I have and continue to really enjoy the "search" for cool builds on these great trailers.

Derek

 

[Recovry4x4]

I'm a big advocate of the steel toppers. They are so utilitarian its amazing and if you shop, they can be had cheaply.