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Nope, that's not what I claimed. I have said to be used the way the manufacture says it can be used in. Missed that part eh Einstein.In the regard, you're the one claiming that your booty rigged set up is perfectly fine just because you've never had an accident with one.
Yeah, like no one has had an accident occur because of some jerry rigged hitch setup.
What is going to happen to a 12" plate with the pintle in the uppermost position if the tow vehicle impacts something at 30-40 or more MPH? That plate is going to fail, that's what.
This is exactly what I have. I've toted it around for years with the HMMWV rolling stock but finally stripped them off before the GA Rally. What was already a great trailer is even better now with the reduced deck height and the reduced rolling mass.In my opinion the M101 trailer is the most practical military trailer for civilian use.
My preference is either an A3 running A2 tires or a straight A2. I prefer the A3 bed due to the reduced wheel wells but if you are off road the A2 is narrower.
By running the A2 tires you can use a minimal riser on the pintle hook to be close to level and still open the tailgate on my vehicles.
I see the surge brakes as an advantage that far out weighs their additional weight.
My advice is to service the surge brakes and wheel bearings and install military LED tail lights.
I also advise people to drive defensively and not rush. This can avoid most of the situations that get you in trouble. Plan your maneuvers.
My wife still cringes when I pick the kids up at school in the 15 ton. Some of the parents have a have a hard time driving through the parking lot with there SUV without hitting the curbs.