My new mkt-85 trailer

[TKRESS1]

MKT LIght kit

I found a light for my MKT trailer. It is water proof and sealed. Works great. I Also picked up a cross over cable for 50.00. Now all I need is a good travel cover and one corner bracket.

 

[25thIDAirAssault]

Tim,
Good to see you at the Sussex Show. So much stuff going on with the trailer that I never showed you the 2 travel covers that I had there. You going to Aberdeen?

John

 

[SCSG-G4]

Vinyl travel covers are difficult to find, and the nylon ones fall apart in the sunlight. I've seen them up for bid in the usual places (not always described correctly) and they are not cheap, but much better than what the OEM wants for a set.

I finally got my trailer home, and so far it has two sets of shelving in it, 12 feet long, two feet deep and seven feet high, loaded with canvas, screens and vinyl. But, the living room, dining room, the one bedroom upstairs that has pieces in it, the den and the garage are cleared of the above items. I still need to finish the foundations for the trailer frame - already poured the footings - and make the columns to support the frame and level the trailer. Then I can add the final 12 feet of shelving (six on each side) and move the rest of the parts in. Big stuff will go in the center aisle (immersion heaters, spare MBU's, CAMBRO's, etc.).

I hope Drew (patracey) can make sense from the copy of the MKT thumb drive he copied at ZOUT's cookout and get some of it posted.

 

[25thIDAirAssault]

Mike,
So your opinion is that the vinyl covers hold up the best. That nylon covers on the trailer I just picked up seem really durable.
What kind of trailer are you talking about? Post some pics of it, if you could? Thanks.

John

 

[SCSG-G4]

John,
The trailer i got home is a commercial 20 foot KIDRON 84 box on a trailer frame. It has been painted OD (it was weathered aluminum) with a rollup door on the back and a fiberglass roof.

The vinyl carry covers, roof canopies and sidewalls are much better, not only IMHO, but also the military thinks so, because they are throwing out the canvas and nylon stuff. To extend the life of the nylon covers, store the MKT indoors or purchase one of the 'relatively cheap' 18 x 24 foot tarps and cover the whole thing when in storage. The ones I got from GLOBAL Supply were $37 plus S&H. I use them over my vinyl carry covers when the MKT is in storage. It might be overkill, or simply being prudent. YMMV.

 

[25thIDAirAssault]

Mike,
Sounds like a good idea. Nice to have a trailer for storage. Thanks,

John

 

[rwbrown72]

That is a really nice unti! WOW... Congratulations. I agree that we need an MKT section. There is a lot to learn and there are a lot of really great ideas out there for alternatives and conversions. I'm finally able to use mine effectively, but I still need practice. Only one way to do that! Look out possums!

 

[Trainman]

UNREAL!!! That is the most complete one from GL I have ever seen! You hit the Motha load!! Enjoy!!

 

[M1031CMT]

UNREAL!!! That is the most complete one from GL I have ever seen! You hit the Motha load!! Enjoy!!

If it is, then I guess I shouldn't post the pictures of the second MKT when we got it. Most of the equipment inside was still in the original packaging including all new wiring for the stoves and a new in the box power inverter (with the still working original inverter in there as well). Brand new exterior travel covers as well. Looks like it was in the middle of being fixed up when they sent it out to auction.

You can really find gold in these things some times.

But he did score with a lot of gear in this one. Wish our first unit looked this good.

 

[TKRESS1]

Armed Forces Day

We did a fundraiser this weekend with the MKT. Here are a few pictures.

 

[SCSG-G4]

Tim,
Your pictures look great. After bending over in the back of the deuce to get at supplies, I think you will appreciate the concept of using a shop van as a pantry.

 

[25thIDAirAssault]

Looks good!

Tim,
Truck and trailer look really nice. Where was the event held and when did it take place? Talk to you soon.

John

 

[TKRESS1]

Event

We did the event on Saturday for the local fire department Yes as far as getting into and out of the truck it is a pain for me but we had alot of little helpers.

 

[25thIDAirAssault]

Tim,
Whenever you do an event like that, any help is useful. Without the help I received at the Sussex Show I could not have done it. Nice job on that event, most definetly a good cause. Nice to see the MKT's being used for a useful purpose.

John