Ok, Looking for input on the M1101 military trailer as an expedition/camping trailer but have some questions that i feel are legit. Please bear with me. Not worried one bit about weight or width. Tow vehicle will be our 2008 Dodge Power Wagon w/Hemi & G56 6-speed manual. We are in our 50's. I am ex military but served well before the M1101's were in use.
Some of my questions:
Are there any legitimate builds on one of these ? I could not seem to find any. My search-**** is weak. Would REALLY like to see one from start to finish.
What about parts ? I have seen a few of these trailers up close & personal & they ALWAYS have issues: broken marker light housings/lights, missing tailgate pins, what if i need brakes/shoes/drums/discs, shocks, etc. . ? I do not relish the thought of having to search the web for parts. I am not very tech-savy.
I have thought about an X-venture trailer, but that is a LOT of coin for what it is, compared to a ex-military M1101. If i build it, it will be exactly the way i want. I would like to have an ARB Dual compressor w/onboard air tank, 2 ARB Fridge/Freezers (one for fridge & one for freezer), water tank, killer 12v battery set up (2-4 Sears Die Hard Platinum Marine Gp 31M- with manual controllers, Bed Slide, folding bed cover, Roof top Tent.
My truck can also hold/house some of these things & will carry our Honda eu2000i generator.
Constructive thoughts & suggestions are welcomed & appreciated, thanks.
Some of my questions:
Are there any legitimate builds on one of these ? I could not seem to find any. My search-**** is weak. Would REALLY like to see one from start to finish.
What about parts ? I have seen a few of these trailers up close & personal & they ALWAYS have issues: broken marker light housings/lights, missing tailgate pins, what if i need brakes/shoes/drums/discs, shocks, etc. . ? I do not relish the thought of having to search the web for parts. I am not very tech-savy.
I have thought about an X-venture trailer, but that is a LOT of coin for what it is, compared to a ex-military M1101. If i build it, it will be exactly the way i want. I would like to have an ARB Dual compressor w/onboard air tank, 2 ARB Fridge/Freezers (one for fridge & one for freezer), water tank, killer 12v battery set up (2-4 Sears Die Hard Platinum Marine Gp 31M- with manual controllers, Bed Slide, folding bed cover, Roof top Tent.
My truck can also hold/house some of these things & will carry our Honda eu2000i generator.
Constructive thoughts & suggestions are welcomed & appreciated, thanks.