What did you do to your trailer today.

[Jeepadict]

I bought an adapter from Erik's military surplus, along with a bracket, and attached it to my M116 frame. LED lights were already on the trailer and they work great with my pick up truck. Pulled it 90 miles to the farm and 90 miles back loaded with a m274 Mule and the trailer performed great! Even got 16.9 mpg which is higher than I expected.

Those safety chain hooks should hook into the very first link for storage.

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[Tinstar]

Finally finished the transformation of the USAF Oxygen Cylinder trailer to a small utility trailer.

Still some small tweaks to do.
Will let wood age outside for a year or so then treat it with clean oil.
It will never be on the road, so no lighting is needed.

Should work fine.

Edit:
Added some more screws to the lift out tailgate.
Burned the ends where it slides into the steel brackets and then applied oil to the ends only.
This will keep gate from sticking

 

[Another Ahab]

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Finally finished the transformation of the USAF Oxygen Cylinder trailer to a small utility trailer.

Excellent, Tinstar:

- Love that Ford Blue!!

 

[Tinstar]

Excellent, Tinstar:

- Love that Ford Blue!!

Appreciate it.
It’s a great fit for the ford tractor.

 

[Bryan 45]

I used my 3/4 ton for cleaning up some Cherry in the back yard. And it struck me why I like mil vehicles so much. I did not serve, but have always loved military trucks, jeeps, and trailers.
I grew up in the 80s playing with GI Joe. Now I’m in my 40s and I get to play with full sized toys.

 

[juanprado]

What model trailer is that?

 

[Coug]

What model trailer is that?

Looks like the M101A3 to me.

 

[Bryan 45]

What model trailer is that?

It's a M116 frame, and the previous owner built sides and tailgate to look like a M101, but it's wider. He specifically built it to carry a M274 mule. Also cut the inside of the fenders out to gain width. (Mule is 48" wide).

 

[juanprado]

It's a M116 frame, and the previous owner built sides and tailgate to look like a M101, but it's wider. He specifically built it to carry a M274 mule. Also cut the inside of the fenders out to gain width. (Mule is 48" wide).

Thanks for the info.
I thought it was a m101 prototype of some sort.
He did a good fab job!

 

[Bryan 45]

Thanks for the info.
I thought it was a m101 prototype of some sort.
He did a good fab job!

He really did. I bought it from his widow- so unfortunately didn't get to meet him or hear any stories. But did find this build thread he posted here-

Mule Hauler
I'd like to get a set of M101 side rails and canopy to see if they do in fact fit.

 

[juanprado]

@Gimpyrob used to have sides and gates for the m101's. Might be worth a shout out.....

 

[Tinstar]

Used the M101A2 to haul some gravel.
This trailer has the heavy spring kit installed.

Had 1.6 ton of gravel in it and it still wasn’t touching the bump stops.

Lousy pic and trailers almost empty when taken, but it did much better than expected over rough roads.
Surge brakes worked great and probably could have carried a full 2 ton but didn’t want to push it more than I was already.

I tried to remove the side racks before leaving and needed another set of hands.
Couldn't get them out by myself.

I love these trailers.

 

[Buffalobwana]

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This trailer has the heavy spring kit installed.

Is that a civi kit or a military spring kit?

I have hauled many, many 1.5 ton loads (+/- one yard of gravel). Mine would just kiss the bump stop w 3k in it.

Agree. Love those trailers

 

[Tinstar]

Is that a civi kit or a military spring kit?

I have hauled many, many 1.5 ton loads (+/- one yard of gravel). Mine would just kiss the bump stop w 3k in it.

Agree. Love those trailers

Military.
Data plate says heavy spring kit installed
Looks to just be additional leaf(s).

Will do same amount or just a tad more next time.

 

[Another Ahab]

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Used the M101A2 to haul some gravel.

Nice trailer, Tinstar.

What did you do with all the gravel; what's the project?!

 

[Tinstar]

Nice trailer, Tinstar.

What did you do with all the gravel; what's the project?!

Nothing exciting
Driveway Maintenance
I have a fairly long driveway and it needs the occasional touchup
It's much cheaper than having it hauled in.

The M101A2 is perfect for these small projects since it can handle the weight and rough terrain that a normal trailer couldn't

 

[antennaclimber]

Nothing exciting
Driveway Maintenance
I have a fairly long driveway and it needs the occasional touchup
It's much cheaper than having it hauled in.

The M101A2 is perfect for these small projects since it can handle the weight and rough terrain that a normal trailer couldn't

If you would stop doing burnouts and drag racing your CUCV's on your driveway, it would last longer...

 

[Tinstar]

If you would stop doing burnouts and drag racing your CUCV's on your driveway, it would last longer...

I almost spit my coffee out!!
Good one

 

[Floridianson]

Was a real nice day today so I washed the storage trailer.
Did the other two last week so done with washing for a while now.

 

[Another Ahab]

Was a real nice day today so I washed the storage trailer. Did the other two last week so done with washing for a while now.

Looking right clean, you bet!

Do you have a powerwasher, Floridanson, or do you just hose them all down?