Doubled M105 Camper

[4x4 Forever]

I know that there is a thread of taking 2 M105 frames and making a nice neat double axle camper out of it. I have been searching and looking and looking and searching... Anyone have an idea where I can find the thread???

Thanks!

 

[gimpyrobb]

I think oddball did one. Look for threads started by him.

 

[4x4 Forever]

Thanks Gimp!

 

[Recovry4x4]

Oddball did one using a deuce bed. Islandguydon ended up with it. Don't know where it went when Don embarked on his journey.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Starts at post #78

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?66256-ODDBALLs-M109-w-trailer/page8

 

[phil2968]

Post #89 http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?66256-ODDBALLs-M109-w-trailer/page3

 

[RAYZER]

I think one axle under that trailer would have worked better.

 

[4x4 Forever]

I think one axle under that trailer would have worked better.

Thought about that as well but the one M105 axle will not support what I want to do...

 

[RAYZER]

Oddball's trailer was built with leaf springs on each axle, this allowed for no articulation, go over a hill and one axle comes off the ground causing the other to bare all the weight.
I remember having to stand on the trailer tongue to get it down to line up with the pintle hitch!

 

[TAMU86]

What about using a M796 bolster trailer as the base instead?... Dual axles that work together.

EQUIPMENT DATA
Total empty weight 4820 lb (2188 kg)
Total loaded weight 12,820 lb (5838 kg)



With extending the neck of the trailer you have a safer rig traveling and handles better backing up ( if needed).

Can shed some of the trailer base wight by trimming off some of the excess load supports for carrying pipes/logs...

 

[Recovry4x4]

Why not share the basics of what you want to do. The think tank is deep and wide here.

 

[quickfarms]

What about a M1061

 

[4x4 Forever]

Why not share the basics of what you want to do. The think tank is deep and wide here.

Them two dirty words: It's Classified...

Well,

I was thinking a couple of years ago to obtain 2 105 trailers and scarf them together and place a FEMA trailer on it. With working too much and not enough time at home, it stayed at the thinking stage. Well, we have been placed on even time schedule and I have been putting numbers together and think I will try almost the same: make a 8x16 'çamper' and place it on the doubled trailer...

Was thinking that a civvy trailer just would not look right pulled behind the a2, even painted out in camo...and wanted it to look somewhat mil spec...

A single axle is out of the question, too much weight and I cannot find something with tandems that is light weight enough to place a camper on it and tow it behind the a2. I had been thinking about the 2 105s and also the bolster and the bolster is way too heavy...

 

[Recovry4x4]

Consider stretching an M200. Would have better capacity and function than conjoined M105s.

 

[RAYZER]

Two m105's minus 1 tongue, landing gear and 1 tailgate will weigh in at about 4700 lbs. anyway!

 

[4x4 Forever]

I did have thoughts on the M200, can I flip the hubs and run the tires singled?
Does anyone have a M200 around that can measure the heighth, width and thickness of the frame for me?

THanks!