Howdy all! I just got through stirring the pot in the generator section and now its you trailer peoples turn.
I will be getting a MEP-803A generator - it was the final contestant in a 802 vs 803 vs 003 battle. Now I need/want a trailer for it.
I'll make it easy by just asking if an M1101 is good enough for hauling the 803. Anyone with actual experience, please give me an honest opinion. My only use of any military trailer was for hauling our units gear and that was pretty much it experience wise. I've looked through as many threads as I could and it seems everyone likes it well enough, but I also want any dirty little secrets about the trailer also.
I already know it will need to be converted from 24v to 12v which I plan as well as LED lights and a seven pin connector conversion. I also know from driving HMMWV's quite a bit back in the day pulling various trailers, that they have surge brakes - which I like by the way.
What I need to know is how it handles with a 1300lb generator in it. I have a heavily rebuilt Dodge 2500 diesel that will be pulling it occasionally. Also tires - easy to come by? Maintenance needed? Any special tools needed? I know it has a pintle and my truck already has a pintle hook hitch for farm work. Any problems with height?
Thanks for any advice.
Vince
I will be getting a MEP-803A generator - it was the final contestant in a 802 vs 803 vs 003 battle. Now I need/want a trailer for it.
I'll make it easy by just asking if an M1101 is good enough for hauling the 803. Anyone with actual experience, please give me an honest opinion. My only use of any military trailer was for hauling our units gear and that was pretty much it experience wise. I've looked through as many threads as I could and it seems everyone likes it well enough, but I also want any dirty little secrets about the trailer also.
I already know it will need to be converted from 24v to 12v which I plan as well as LED lights and a seven pin connector conversion. I also know from driving HMMWV's quite a bit back in the day pulling various trailers, that they have surge brakes - which I like by the way.
What I need to know is how it handles with a 1300lb generator in it. I have a heavily rebuilt Dodge 2500 diesel that will be pulling it occasionally. Also tires - easy to come by? Maintenance needed? Any special tools needed? I know it has a pintle and my truck already has a pintle hook hitch for farm work. Any problems with height?
Thanks for any advice.
Vince