I recently purchased a M101 one and 1/2 ton trailer from base in Hooks, Tx. My plan was to convert to an offroad camping trailer for use here in Northern, NM. When I arrived to pick it up I found it was too big to trailer home. I took it to a trailer shop in Texarkana and asked them to change out axle and tires, to possibly remove leaf springs, and to otherwise lighten up so I could trailer it back to Santa Fe. I am sure this shop is in over its head and I have not even heard there recommendations in over 2 weeks. I need to find someone within a couple hundred mile radius of Texarkanna to finish, or more specificaaly start this work. My preference is that the trailer be picked up in Texarkana. Any suggestions?
Help!!!
- Thread starter Sonofmax
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Desertdude
Expedition Leader
Most of us are using the 1/4 ton trailers - IMHO the 1.5 ton military trailers are not a great fit for off-highway use.
IggyB
Adventurer
The US M101 is a large trailer and would work well behind a full size truck.
You can replace the axle and wheels/tires with smaller components, but it would marginally reduce the weight and would make it look out of proportion.
There's no way in heck would I consider towing it with my little Frontier.
You can replace the axle and wheels/tires with smaller components, but it would marginally reduce the weight and would make it look out of proportion.
There's no way in heck would I consider towing it with my little Frontier.