M101A3 Budget Build
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Where did you get the axle?
Maybe we should have a East Coast M101-A? Rally. There seem to be enough of us on here!
Jim
Maybe we should have a East Coast M101-A? Rally. There seem to be enough of us on here!
Jim
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Adventurer
Thank you!
Made some progress on the trailer, with help from a friend we made extendable rack using telescoping steel(now trying to figure out the shock mounts). Also mounted 11lbs propane using quick fists for now, also bedlined the inside of the trailer.
I'm really happy with the tuffstuff RTT and awning, does anyone know if I should waterproof it?
I'm really happy with the tuffstuff RTT and awning, does anyone know if I should waterproof it?
Very nice!
We shouldn't park next to each other, its going to look like we each built the same thing.
I'm going with a home made awning. Tarp and some tent poles. I really like the look of yours, who makes it?
Regarding the gas springs, my suggestion is to go lighter than you think you need. I started at 4, 100 lb springs. My thought was the rack and the tent would be at least 300 lbs, and other stuff would find its way onto the rack. Couldn't get the rack back down without 4 ratchet straps. Changed to 75 lb springs, now I can do it by myself with the help of two ratchet straps.
For the telescoping posts, what did you use for lubrication? At first any rattle can lubrication would work, as it got colder and more bugs, sand, trail dust, metal shavings, etc got in there, I started using Marine Grease. It is holding up much better than the WD 40, PB Blaster, and such.
Looks great!
We shouldn't park next to each other, its going to look like we each built the same thing.
I'm going with a home made awning. Tarp and some tent poles. I really like the look of yours, who makes it?
Regarding the gas springs, my suggestion is to go lighter than you think you need. I started at 4, 100 lb springs. My thought was the rack and the tent would be at least 300 lbs, and other stuff would find its way onto the rack. Couldn't get the rack back down without 4 ratchet straps. Changed to 75 lb springs, now I can do it by myself with the help of two ratchet straps.
For the telescoping posts, what did you use for lubrication? At first any rattle can lubrication would work, as it got colder and more bugs, sand, trail dust, metal shavings, etc got in there, I started using Marine Grease. It is holding up much better than the WD 40, PB Blaster, and such.
Looks great!
I bought 65lbs 37" shocks but now need additional shorter shocks to fully extend the rack, I'm planning to mount them side by side (kind of) on the outside. I grinded the female square steel a little then painted it and now it's moving freely with no lubrication. Can't wait to meet you in person and exchange ideas.
Looking forward to sitting around the trailers in VT. We should meet up in North Jersey. I'll PM you my intended route. Goal is to stay away from NYC.
I agree
Dwb
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If you guys pass north of the city let me know. I too have a M101-A2 and would love to see them both.
I am north of the Tappan Zee.
Jim
I am north of the Tappan Zee.
Jim