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Mark: Texas isn't much better. While building the trailer, lid and mounting the RTT, the project became a neighborhood watch program. I had people doing their nightly walks, kids of all ages, and of course all the neighbor guys, hanging out, asking questions, and drinking all of my beer in...

I got a chance to take a detailed look at this thing @ EXPO. Nothing beats hands on look. If I didn't already have money into my M416, I would be buying one of these. Very well made and rugged. Cannot wait to see the build for #1.

Lid attachment is dead center on 1"square tubing with a rivnut. Tub attachment is 8' from front with bolt on attachment for strut. Used two 175 struts. Lid is steel and about 125 lbs. Tent is about the same.

Mark: You have got to stay off ebay! You are becoming addicted!!! Great find and I will enjoy watching the build. BTW Just back from EXPO. It was great.

It is 12:48 AM Wednesday. Will work all day and then @ 6 PM will hook up the trailer, load the truck and drive all night to get there. Attended last year after flying in and staying at a friend's house in Green Valley. This year my son and I will camp in the general area if we can get a spot.

Spent the evening prepping the trailer and going over the contents. Leave for EXPO on Wednesday.

Very Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is that a Thule track on top? What basket did you use. Mine looks a lot like yours. These things (M416's) are so much fun.

I'm confused???????? Where are the DOT flashing yellow lights going to go????

Lid stays open with no problem. Hard to get open due to gasket making a REALLY tight seal. I have to push hard to get it broken loose but once it does it goes up pretty easy. Have to pull down about the first half and then the rest of the way is on it's own with no problem. Before I put the...

Nice job!! Apparently I need to move where you are, there is no free stuff in TX!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have an M416 with a metal lid from Sierra 4x4. My struts are located as follows: The attachment to the lid is dead center on each side The attachment to the tub is 8" from the front edge, opposite from the hinge side. This picture may help. Th lid is at least 100 lbs and the...

For my son and I, it is 988 miles each way (driving straight thru). We are leaving Wednesday after work and driving all night. We flew out last year to Amado and got a chance to see everything first hand. Last year my son had a 2wd 2009 Tacoma Sport and I had a half finished M416. This year...

The housing is for an M416. They are out there but can get expensive. Best to find a used one on ebay, steel soldiers, or some other forum. Here is a link for one but as you can see $175 http://www.midwestmilitary.net/trailerparts.html

There are a number of good tailgate builds on here and I would look for those. Also I would call Chris @ Sierra 4x4 and ask him how he does his. He is always glad to help although he will probably tell you not to cut an M416!!!!!!!!! I have had the same dilemna for the last 2 years.

Great looking build. Nice to see another Dallas M416 (I am in McKinney). Did I miss something or is the lid going to be on when the tent is? How high above lid will tent ride? Keep the pictures coming.

Update: Well the tent was put on and tested. Before the state park test we decided the tent needed lights so IKEA here we come. We picked up a $20 set of led lights with a 3 output box. We cut the transformer off the end of the cord and put a 10" LED light strip on each output and zip tied...

What a great story about you and the trailer. I am about finished restoring mine and making it into an expo trailer for my son. It will mostly go to car shows with me. He and I have spent a lot of time on this project and have talked about how it is now part of our family and one day his...

Great build!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad I could help. You are right, those square bolts are not to be found. I found a place to make them for me pretty cheap so I ordered 2 sets. The grease bolts are out there but hard to find. Adapters look good. Thank god I have a CJ so I skipped that part...

Mark: Still lots to go. Are they ever finished???? How is yours coming?

Keep the pictures coming!!!!!!!!