njtaco
Explorer
Not trying to stir the pot here, but there are so many impressive rebuilds of the M416/M101CDN/M100 trailers kicking around, I can't help but ask...
WHY start with a classic military trailer, just to cut it up, repair the tub, and replace just about everything else? It seems (maybe only to me) that coupler to tailgate (if it had one at all), tires to top (lid, rack, etc.) all seems to get fabricated, replaced, or at least significantly modified before pressed into offroad camping service. (Trying to refrain from overusing "ExPo")
Don't get me wrong...I realize these trailers work great in stock form for most people. I see the "point" in a classic, eye-catching piece of military history. But the ExPo and Mud crowds seem to love the grinder/torch/welder mods.
Would it not be more efficient to start from scratch with a home-fab or pre-fab tub, and build from there? Spending $400-$900 for a M416 and just use the tub seems high to me...
Someone convince me? :coffeedrink:
WHY start with a classic military trailer, just to cut it up, repair the tub, and replace just about everything else? It seems (maybe only to me) that coupler to tailgate (if it had one at all), tires to top (lid, rack, etc.) all seems to get fabricated, replaced, or at least significantly modified before pressed into offroad camping service. (Trying to refrain from overusing "ExPo")
Don't get me wrong...I realize these trailers work great in stock form for most people. I see the "point" in a classic, eye-catching piece of military history. But the ExPo and Mud crowds seem to love the grinder/torch/welder mods.
Would it not be more efficient to start from scratch with a home-fab or pre-fab tub, and build from there? Spending $400-$900 for a M416 and just use the tub seems high to me...
Someone convince me? :coffeedrink: