Bantam T3-C Build
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FloridaFJ80
Overland Dreamer
Hey I am in the process of ordering an axle, for my Bantam T3-C can you tell me where you bought your axle and how much if you can? I had the same measurements at 53" hub to hub and 33" spring center. does that sound about right?
FloridaFJ80
Overland Dreamer
Where did you buy it???
2strokeTRush
New member
Great build man, just a all around perfect looking trailer. Just starting my M100 build now with lots to go!
parcours
Observer
Update...
Here are some recent pics. I haven't done a shakedown run yet, still been working on the Jeep.
T3C testing by Moabrubi, on Flickr
T3C testing2 by Moabrubi, on Flickr
T3C testing4 by Moabrubi, on Flickr
Here are some recent pics. I haven't done a shakedown run yet, still been working on the Jeep.
T3C testing by Moabrubi, on Flickr
T3C testing2 by Moabrubi, on Flickr
T3C testing4 by Moabrubi, on Flickr
parcours
Observer
I had a few items in the bed, but no where near what I'm expecting to carry.
Figure 10gal of fuel, water and misc camping gear will be ~300lbs. I haven't weighed the trailer yet. I'll probably get it to the scales next week.
parcours
Observer
Finally got the Jeep wired, built an extended hitch (to clear the swing away bumper) and was able to tow the trailer via freeway for the first time.
So here are the numbers...
Dry trailer weight: 1000lbs. This is completely empty, no fuel in the fuel cans or anything in the bed. That also doesn't include any of the battery electrical system, but does include the RTT.
A little heavier than I expected. I guess by the time I get it loaded I'll be around 1300-1400 lbs.
10gal fuel: 80lbs
50qt Cooler: 80lbs
On board electrical system (battery, inverter, switches, misc) 80lbs
Camping gear (sleeping bags, water (12gal), stove, misc utensils: 180lbs
That puts me at 1420lbs, well within the tow rating of my Jeep. One nice thing thing is the trailer brakes. With the P3 controller and 10" drums it stops really well behind the Jeep. I was a little worried that the added weight even with the electric brakes was going to make braking difficult, it actually does very well.
So now plan a getaway and give a shake down.
So here are the numbers...
Dry trailer weight: 1000lbs. This is completely empty, no fuel in the fuel cans or anything in the bed. That also doesn't include any of the battery electrical system, but does include the RTT.
A little heavier than I expected. I guess by the time I get it loaded I'll be around 1300-1400 lbs.
10gal fuel: 80lbs
50qt Cooler: 80lbs
On board electrical system (battery, inverter, switches, misc) 80lbs
Camping gear (sleeping bags, water (12gal), stove, misc utensils: 180lbs
That puts me at 1420lbs, well within the tow rating of my Jeep. One nice thing thing is the trailer brakes. With the P3 controller and 10" drums it stops really well behind the Jeep. I was a little worried that the added weight even with the electric brakes was going to make braking difficult, it actually does very well.
So now plan a getaway and give a shake down.
parcours
Observer
Thanks!
I purchased an 8" pneumatic swivel wheel assembly from Harbor Freight, bolted it to the jack. Makes rolling the trailer really easy.
