jdbfreeheel
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UPDATE: SOLD 4/20/14
LISTING INFO and PRICE UPDATED 4/15/14
Hello All,
It's been a while since I've been on the boards but's it's come time to sell my M101 Canadian Trailer. I bought this from Pasquale (desdertdude) a couple years ago and didn't get to use it on a planned trip. It sat for a while and I don't foresee using it soon, so I'm going to make it available to this community.
Expedition Portal/Tax Day Pricing Special (updated 4/15) - use your tax refund to get a great trailer!
$2300 with your choice of wheels/tires (either the original Toyota LC Series 80 wheels and M+S tires - not shown in pics, were on trailer when I bought from desertdude OR 18" Chevy Z71 Wheels);
$2400 with both sets of wheels (LC 80 series AND Chevy wheels and new road-rated tires)
Depending on your comfort level you may want to install hub spacers/inserts with the Chevy wheels the since bolt pattern is same but center hubs are different size that the Toyota wheels.
Note: Autohome RTT NOT included. I'm keeping it.
Original build thread from desertdude HERE.
Over the past two years, I haven't messed with this too much; just some simple upgrades and upkeep. It received a new green rattle can paint job about 18 months ago. This was completed following dry and wet sanding and primer. The paint job is decent, certainly not ahem...show quality. New wiring and brake lights. Probably only has 400 miles or less in the last 2 years.
The trailer is currently shown in the photos (taken 4/7/14) with a new set of Chevrolet 18" wheels (Z71) and road tires. The original Toyota LC Series 80 wheels and M+S tires that desertdude had on it when I bought it are available. Price varies depending on what wheels and tires you want (see above).
Wheel bearings seem good (dersertdude installed new ones and packed them himself I believe) but they may need a re-pack at some point. Leaf springs are decent but have lost some arch to them - they were this way when I bought the trailer. They are fine of dirt roads, but can get a little bouncy on pavement, especially with the M+S tires. I wouldn't replace them right away, but you might consider it at some point. All depends on your use.
Other features:
1) Clear CA Permanent Trailer ID in hand. No annual registration needed in CA. $10 every 5 years. No title, but title not required for Permanent Trailer in CA. Fully transferable with PTI transfer form per DMV. If you want a title, you can apply for one as part of the transfer. (Trailer is fully entered into the CA DMV system with the very cool vin/serial # of 0123 as per the build tag - that was a fun visit to CA DMV)
2) Multiple off road hitch adapters (Lock N Roll I believe) included (pictured ball hitch is temporary, only used to move the trailer around the storage space, I would NOT tow with it)
3) Piano hinge-based top cover (read about this design in desertdude's build thread) with strong hydraulic lifts
4) New Brake Lighting and wiring
5) custom crossbars for RTT or racks on lid
6) Older HiLift jack included
7) Ammo Can front box bolted to frame to carry chains and hitches
8) Various rubber shovel ties, etc.
Pickup in Marin County, CA. Happy to answer questions. This is nice and simple setup, ready to be used, upgraded, or kitted out.
-Josh
LISTING INFO and PRICE UPDATED 4/15/14
Hello All,
It's been a while since I've been on the boards but's it's come time to sell my M101 Canadian Trailer. I bought this from Pasquale (desdertdude) a couple years ago and didn't get to use it on a planned trip. It sat for a while and I don't foresee using it soon, so I'm going to make it available to this community.
Expedition Portal/Tax Day Pricing Special (updated 4/15) - use your tax refund to get a great trailer!
$2300 with your choice of wheels/tires (either the original Toyota LC Series 80 wheels and M+S tires - not shown in pics, were on trailer when I bought from desertdude OR 18" Chevy Z71 Wheels);
$2400 with both sets of wheels (LC 80 series AND Chevy wheels and new road-rated tires)
Depending on your comfort level you may want to install hub spacers/inserts with the Chevy wheels the since bolt pattern is same but center hubs are different size that the Toyota wheels.
Note: Autohome RTT NOT included. I'm keeping it.
Original build thread from desertdude HERE.
Over the past two years, I haven't messed with this too much; just some simple upgrades and upkeep. It received a new green rattle can paint job about 18 months ago. This was completed following dry and wet sanding and primer. The paint job is decent, certainly not ahem...show quality. New wiring and brake lights. Probably only has 400 miles or less in the last 2 years.
The trailer is currently shown in the photos (taken 4/7/14) with a new set of Chevrolet 18" wheels (Z71) and road tires. The original Toyota LC Series 80 wheels and M+S tires that desertdude had on it when I bought it are available. Price varies depending on what wheels and tires you want (see above).
Wheel bearings seem good (dersertdude installed new ones and packed them himself I believe) but they may need a re-pack at some point. Leaf springs are decent but have lost some arch to them - they were this way when I bought the trailer. They are fine of dirt roads, but can get a little bouncy on pavement, especially with the M+S tires. I wouldn't replace them right away, but you might consider it at some point. All depends on your use.
Other features:
1) Clear CA Permanent Trailer ID in hand. No annual registration needed in CA. $10 every 5 years. No title, but title not required for Permanent Trailer in CA. Fully transferable with PTI transfer form per DMV. If you want a title, you can apply for one as part of the transfer. (Trailer is fully entered into the CA DMV system with the very cool vin/serial # of 0123 as per the build tag - that was a fun visit to CA DMV)
2) Multiple off road hitch adapters (Lock N Roll I believe) included (pictured ball hitch is temporary, only used to move the trailer around the storage space, I would NOT tow with it)
3) Piano hinge-based top cover (read about this design in desertdude's build thread) with strong hydraulic lifts
4) New Brake Lighting and wiring
5) custom crossbars for RTT or racks on lid
6) Older HiLift jack included
7) Ammo Can front box bolted to frame to carry chains and hitches
8) Various rubber shovel ties, etc.
Pickup in Marin County, CA. Happy to answer questions. This is nice and simple setup, ready to be used, upgraded, or kitted out.
-Josh
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