Where can i find one of these

[redass73]

I have heard them called converter dollies and few different things. i would love to find a dual wheeled version of the one on the trailer in this pic. thanks
rick

 

[CGarbee]

The converter dolly in the photo was fabricated by the gentleman who is unhitching the flatbed from his Mog... Several folks on this site have fabricated dolly's, some using M105 trailer chasis (like this one), some using heavier generator trailer chasis...

They show up now and again at GL sales. There are both single and dual wheel models in the inventory.

Commercial outfits also use them when pulling doubles and they are up for sale often. I find listings for them often in various equipement trader publications and in Rock and Dirt. Only problem for some folks is that most of the commercial units have 22.5" rims or similar (so, you'd have to do some swapping out to get them to match your MV...).

The converter in the photo above left my yard the day after this photo was taken, the flatbed is still in the yard waiting an assignment hauling a XM708 around behind a M817.

 

[redass73]

is this one homemade as well.

 

[citizensoldier]

No this one is military issue.. There are a few around.. about $700-$1200.. If I run accross another I will give you a heads up..

 

[redass73]

you would'nt know the distance from the end of the tongue to the fifth wheel center would you? wondering about boom clearance if i pull a box trailer behind my m816?
rick

 

[wreckerman893]

Redass,

The Chemical Shelter Trailers are 105's. I just finished scrapping the one I have and may go get another one this week and scrap it too. That means I will have 2 rollling frames. I can also get a fifth wheel from the junkyard that has the trailers. I can get extra rims/tires if needed to make duals.
I could build you a dolly if you are interested and can figure out how to get it to Ind.
Some of the big trucks over there have sliding 5th wheels which means you can adjust where the trailer would sit on the dolly.
Let me know if you (or anyone else) are interested.

Wreckerman

 

[gimpyrobb]

I might have access to one that is non-military. I am in Cincinnati Ohio. PM me if you want more info.

 

[ken]

I have one. It's a M197. It uses the same fifth wheel as my M52A2. There are a few pics in the trailor forum of when i brough my M127 home.

 

[redass73]

thanks all...

 

[redass73]

was going to build a homemade one. thought a surplus dolly would be alot cooler to have..

 

[JimnRenee]

Redass,

The Chemical Shelter Trailers are 105's. I just finished scrapping the one I have and may go get another one this week and scrap it too. That means I will have 2 rollling frames. I can also get a fifth wheel from the junkyard that has the trailers. I can get extra rims/tires if needed to make duals.
I could build you a dolly if you are interested and can figure out how to get it to Ind.
Some of the big trucks over there have sliding 5th wheels which means you can adjust where the trailer would sit on the dolly.
Let me know if you (or anyone else) are interested.

Wreckerman

Wreckerman are you still building these dollys?