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There are dozens of different Military trailers.
From really big to really small.
Most are designed to carry only one thing.
Water, fuel, ammo, shelters, wire, telephone poles, etc.
A lot are big and heavy and impossible for most of us to use without a proper tow vehicle. (Yes, those would be awesome to have, but not the point of this thread).
Several carry whatever is needed.
M101 series, M1101/2, M105 series, etc.
The M105's are big, tall and heavy.
Surplus prices are cheap. A lot are in use behind pickups and surplus M35/M939's. While an excellent trailer, it's not a grocery getter.
The M1101/2 are smaller, lighter, but have a wider track (as designed) and are not trail friendly, as they tend to snag things.
Tie down points are usually worthless, exposed taillights are prone to cargo damage. Tailgate does not drop flush.
Surplus prices coming down and still plenty available.
Still a great trailer for civilian use.
Now we come to the time tested M101 series.
While there are pros and cons of ANY trailer, I think the M101 series, particularly the M101A2/3 models, are the best Military trailers ever.
Built like a tank, tows beautifully, easy to maintain surge brakes, normal height, standard GM wheel (A2), easily modified into small camper, etc., tailgate drops flush, taillights out of way, and on and on.
Surplus prices are way up and availability is really down.
Spare parts are extremely scarce, especially considering how many of these were built.
Even so.....
Its easily, IMO, the best overall Military trailer ever.
I use mine almost everyday.
Its hooked up right now to my M1008A1 to be used today.
Ive been approached and asked about it countless times now.
Where did I get it, woukd I sell it, the size and usefulness of it, etc.
They are the perfect trailer for me and I will never sell them. (I have two)
You cannot buy a same size civilian trailer that is this well built.
I know I've probably missed a bunch of good and bad points on the other trailers, but you get what I'm trying to say.
Now to get just one more...........
From really big to really small.
Most are designed to carry only one thing.
Water, fuel, ammo, shelters, wire, telephone poles, etc.
A lot are big and heavy and impossible for most of us to use without a proper tow vehicle. (Yes, those would be awesome to have, but not the point of this thread).
Several carry whatever is needed.
M101 series, M1101/2, M105 series, etc.
The M105's are big, tall and heavy.
Surplus prices are cheap. A lot are in use behind pickups and surplus M35/M939's. While an excellent trailer, it's not a grocery getter.
The M1101/2 are smaller, lighter, but have a wider track (as designed) and are not trail friendly, as they tend to snag things.
Tie down points are usually worthless, exposed taillights are prone to cargo damage. Tailgate does not drop flush.
Surplus prices coming down and still plenty available.
Still a great trailer for civilian use.
Now we come to the time tested M101 series.
While there are pros and cons of ANY trailer, I think the M101 series, particularly the M101A2/3 models, are the best Military trailers ever.
Built like a tank, tows beautifully, easy to maintain surge brakes, normal height, standard GM wheel (A2), easily modified into small camper, etc., tailgate drops flush, taillights out of way, and on and on.
Surplus prices are way up and availability is really down.
Spare parts are extremely scarce, especially considering how many of these were built.
Even so.....
Its easily, IMO, the best overall Military trailer ever.
I use mine almost everyday.
Its hooked up right now to my M1008A1 to be used today.
Ive been approached and asked about it countless times now.
Where did I get it, woukd I sell it, the size and usefulness of it, etc.
They are the perfect trailer for me and I will never sell them. (I have two)
You cannot buy a same size civilian trailer that is this well built.
I know I've probably missed a bunch of good and bad points on the other trailers, but you get what I'm trying to say.
Now to get just one more...........