m200a1 dolly

[one eye]

I am turnin a m200a1 into a dolly for the m146 im tryin to figure out how far forward to mount the fifth wheel. i think it should be slightly in front of the center point of the axle but how far i dont know. Anyone want to chime in on this

 

[rogersn67]

I wouldn't go very far, you want as much weight as possible on that axle. Maybe 3 inches.

 

[one eye]

right now its 4 in past the center of axle. the slider could go back to the center and past

 

[rogersn67]

You really don't want it to go behind the axle, that would cause the trailer to flip up the front of the dolly. Might want to put some sort of stop to keep it from going back behind the axle.

 

[rogersn67]

Oh I almost forgot....

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Subscribed.
I think I'm past considering an M200 Dolly build project, but this is still a worthy and timely thread for me.
THANKS !

John

 

[one eye]

i will get pics before the weekend is over

 

[one eye]

pics. i dont have the fifth wheel mounted solid yet

 

[73m819]

In pic #2 I would WATCH out for those frame ends with the lights, and the lift eyes, no sweat on flat ground, but going though a ditch, or other then flat operation, there is a good chance those ends will get into the under body of the trailer, this is why most dollys don't extend very far behind the 5th wheel.

 

[one eye]

all that will get trimed off once i put the trailer on it and look at what will get in the way

 

[one eye]

i found a couple good deals on 5 tons so this could be for sale. not sure what its worth.

 

[jets1959]

i found a couple good deals on 5 tons so this could be for sale. not sure what its worth.

Is this still for sale? I was looking at getting one and doing a combo fifth wheel and goose neck dolly.