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If you're stuck on something 32" or so tall that would reasonably fit under a trailer fender perhaps a 235/85R16. I believe you can get both LT and ST tires in that size. Taller tires don't have to be wider tires; military trailers came with tall/skinnies and work well. Early 4x4 trucks and...

It's at least worth a try to prep the failed areas and touch up with something like duplicolor spray can bed liner. No harm trying a low cost attempt before proceeding to a more complex and costly solution. I believe the best answer is remove the bed liner and start over, but boy that's a...

Okay I get it. You're asserting that longer springs exert more leverage on the frame rails and if/when the springs work opposite each other, it causes frame twisting. Never observed such phenomenon, but the performance improvement of longer leaf springs on the HF trailers is more than worth...

I was raised in a "cheapo paper plate to campfire" family so that's what I usually do. Sometimes a paper plate just won't do - like on steak night for example. I spent over 20 years eating off of these dumb things: So now I'm kinda partial to 'em and tossed a couple in the chuck kit....

Not sure I'm following. Longer springs can be more flexy of course, that's actually why they are often sought after for small off road trailers. I don't understand how that applies more torque sideways on a short frame. I once had a small trailer with long flexy leaf springs and it oscillated...

You tend to see a lot of 3.5K axle selection to get the larger spindles and bearings for heavy tire support. It's also the smallest trailer hub size available with the very popular 6 lug bolt pattern that matches Toyota and GM wheels. Additionally, the 3.5K is when you start to more commonly...

Well, some people might be interested in them because: It repurposes waste materials They are made in the United States The cost is attractive The $64,000 question is: are they a good value?

They’re fancy retreads, they remold the whole tire including the sidewalls. It makes them look like brand new tires.

Does anyone have feedback regarding those newer Treadwright bead to bead remold tires for expo type trailer service? I have read generally positive reviews for treadwright tires over the years on trucks and Jeeps but nothing on "our" type of trailers. My guess is that they would be more than...

That is a nice condition trailer to start from. I haven't seen an un-restored quarter ton without a Bubba tailgate job for sale in a long time.

The next taller common trailer tire is a 175/80R13 which is 24x7. Do you have room for that in the fenders without a lift? If so, that's what I would do. Even if you have to put a spacer on the torsion axle for 13s, it's still worth it in my estimation. You get a much better tire availability...

I don't know why you wouldn't use the truck's 7 way as a trickle charger while driving if so equipped. Of course it isn't going to restore a deeply discharged battery overnight, but it's basically "free." Now if your truck isn't set up, it may or may not be worth the effort to add it...

Morris Mule trail grade trailers start at around $4500. I believe the lid is included at that price. They're well made and offer quite a few custom options to make it more to your liking. With your 10K budget you have a lot of room for extras. Made right here in the US of A and probably one...

Properly done aluminum is really nice; good strength to weight, no rust and looks fancy to boot. It's harder to get good paint adhesion as an amateur but not impossible of course. Steel is typically cheaper and easier to repair or modify by backyard fabricators. I like steel but mostly...

Hey, hey, hey now. Let's not insult the target demographic!:) If it wasn't for us middle aged white guys with some disposable income, there wouldn't be a market out there for overpriced "camping" equipment used when pretending to be homeless for the weekend.... Seriously, nice rig. I like...

I have always loved the iconic look and design of the military quarter ton trailers. That being said, after using more than a few I don't like the tub size and would always go for something a little more practical. I use 4 x 8 sheet goods as the go/no-go gauge. If you can't carry a sheet of...

16x6? 215/85R16. If you're going for "looks" then the BFG Commercial T/A Traction is hard to beat. Looks remarkably close to old school skinny bias ply mud & snow in that size. If you are going to be more sensible, then any all season LT tire is more than acceptable. Matching the tow rig...

I believe the wheels are late 40s to early 50s Mopar. I have a 45K mile original '52 Dodge truck in the garage with confirmed OEM wheels and what's on the trailer is identical, down to the hub cap clips. The green paint under the hub caps and body is your typical post war implement dark green...

Thanks for the leads I browsed through the CJ2A page and there were several posts with photos of the same style trailer asking for information. No solid answers but there were a lot of other pics that make me lean towards Converto.

I have looked at most of those plus Converto, Spen, Knox, etc. Unfortunately I can't find any marking on the trailer anywhere that might help discover it's origin. It definitely has the MBT/M100 fenders, and I am convinced it originally came with early Jeep front springs the same as a...