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Here is what I built for hauling bicycles on the tongue of my M416 which is basically 4x6. I rebuilt my trailer A-frame with 2x3x0.25 rectangular tube and a 2.5 inch hitch receiver for a tongue extension. The tongue extension is 2-1/2 x 0.25 tube. On to the top of the tongue extension I...

So… I swapped out the shock absorbers on my Dweller. Buckle up. This is a lengthy post. The Executive Summary is this: Changing the shock absorbers is by and far the best change/upgrade I have done to my Dweller so far. I purchased my Dweller last fall in Idaho. In October I pulled it to...

The shocks on your Dweller are stamped “made in USA”? Mine certainly do not have that marking. Here are pictures of the shocks that came on my Dweller and their stamped markings. Do your shocks look like these? If not, I would certainly like to see pictures of yours.

The 215-85R16 is the closest modern size to the 7.00 x 16 in terms of diameter and width. They fit comfortably on the standard M416 wheels. You do not need to worry about trailer tires on a single axle trailer. Trailer-specific tires come into play with tandem axle trailers where the stiffer...

Maneuverability was a key consideration when I picked out my Dweller. The short wheelbase of my Jeep GC combined with the short wheelbase of the Dweller should be a able to handle very tight turns. I went out for a test drive to check clearances doing tight turns. It did not take long to find...

It is nice that the Dweller comes with accommodations for two propane tanks, but there are a couple of issues with the factory implementation on my Dweller that bothered me. The tanks holders do not tightly clamp the tanks into place. They are nice holders that are hinged and have adjustable...

This is my current solution for a jack in case I need to change tires. There is a lift point on the frame right behind the tires. The compact little bottle jack has a range of 6-1/2" to 16-1/2". It came with a carry case and takes up very little room. I use the 2x6 block to spread the weight...

I have no idea as to the provenance of specific components. Overall everything appears to be constructed and assembled to a high level of quality. I am expecting it to suit my needs very well

Fully agree. After 25+ years of camping out of my M416, this is my first commercial travel trailer. There is a lot to like about the Dweller. I am really looking forward to giving it a good workout this summer. There are some additional customizations I have done to make it better suit my...

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The outdoor stove on my Dweller appears to be designed primarily for interior use. There are neither windscreens on the burners or side panels to protect the burners from the wind. It does not take much of a breeze to really mess up the flame when you are trying to cook on a windy day. To try...

Thanks! I am having the exact same issue with the propane alarm on my Dweller. With regards to the table, I am thinking about leaving mine behind and using a folding aluminum camping table (fancy TV tray) instead. The table is fine, but I find it takes up a lot of space and is a pain to set up.

I'm curious how the Ranger is doing pulling your Dweller. Is it working out okay?

I have been running radials (215-85R-16) in a tubeless configuration on my stock M416 wheels since 2018. In that time, I have pulled the trailer >10K miles with zero issues. In 2018 when I replaced the tires, the tire shop convinced me to go tubeless. Prior to that, I was running radial...

When I built/rebuilt my M416 several years back, I ordered my bolts from Fastenal. I used Grade 8, fine thread bolts throughout which is what these trailers were originally built with. I went with yellow chromate finish. Here is my bolt list for reference.

This may be a good platform to get started with. I think it is right up the road from you and the price seems fair. Not mine...just saw it and thought of you. http://austin.craigslist.org/spo/566696863.html regards, willyswan

Hey Scott, Hopefully you were able to get that M416 up in Ft. Worth. If not, this may be an option ...not mine: http://austin.craigslist.org/tls/558216341.html regards, willyswan