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  1. ToRo13

    Really Big Adventure – M101A2 Build

    I finished up the hitch this evening and put in the Max Coupler. Looks good, I hope it Performs!! We're trying to head out this weekend if the weather decides to cooperate! UPDATE: This worked awesome! Trailer was smooth as ever. Still need to test it in some more aggressive trails...but...
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    Really Big Adventure – M101A2 Build

    Sorry — I’ve made my career on intellectual property as a Creative Director. Instead I offer inspiration and would be happy to provide you with any insight you’d like as you move through your build.
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    Really Big Adventure – M101A2 Build

    Noted! I don’t have any money into them right now so I can’t complain that they’re a bad investment. We’ve got an 18 day — 2,800+ mile trip planned for June. I’d imaging I’ll have some strong opinions after that. Or perhaps you’ll see the trailer for sale on here hahaha.
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    I hope to be building adventure rigs when I’m in my 60’s!! Good for you! Keep grinding at it or...

    I hope to be building adventure rigs when I’m in my 60’s!! Good for you! Keep grinding at it or set a big trip to give yourself a deadline. Hope to see you out on the trails soon!
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    Thanks David! We’ve got an 18 day trip planned for June and a few smaller outings planned in the...

    Thanks David! We’ve got an 18 day trip planned for June and a few smaller outings planned in the meantime. A big goal of the trailer was to do something simple enough that I could get it done in 6 months. I was able to do everything solo and on my own timeline — that helped out a lot. I could...
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    Really Big Adventure – M101A2 Build

    Good to hear! It should be here in a couple days. We’re going to be traveling the next couple weekends (not camping). But I’m looking forward to trying it out!
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    Really Big Adventure – M101A2 Build

    Great set up! We live in Colorado and tend to go on some really steep stuff. Both up and down. I’m pulling the trailer with my Tundra (5.7 V8) The surge works great on the trailer. I just haven’t seen anyone use a Max Coupler or Lock-n-roll hitch with the existing surge set up — So I came up...
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    Really Big Adventure – M101A2 Build

    Cool, I'll check it out for sure! I have a garage full of "extra" parts I thought I was going to add at one point or another to the trailer. Online ordering and Amazon are dangerous tools to have access to. Out of curiosity, I noticed you both don't have surge brakes, any particular reason...
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    Really Big Adventure – M101A2 Build

    Thanks! For now I really like the surge brakes and I'm planning on leaving the axel as is. However, I'm in the process of fabing up a Max Coupler instead of the pintle and lunette. It will work with the existing M101A2 surge system. The Pintle sounds pretty violent on the trails I've taken it...
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    Really Big Adventure – M101A2 Build

    I started this project in July 2017 as my wife was 5 months pregnant. I had a lot of freetime on my hands as she was sleeping a lot. I bought a 1991 M101A2 from a guy on Craigslist. Before I got my hands dirty I designed the entire trailer in CAD and worked through a bunch of the design...
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    Collection of Trailer Builds

    I finished my M101A2 a couple of months ago. I was encouraged by some friends to share my build. No idea where I should even begin... The rack goes up and down on 12v 20" linear actuators. I chopped the tailgate and made it swing out –– to incorporate a fully functional Kitchen area. The...
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