M105 trailer

[CAPTNDAVIE]

Ran across these pics on another forum. They were taken from the eBay add where this trailer was sold from.

 

[CAPTNDAVIE]

This was copied from the other forum and includes the text from the eBay ad:

Missed this Ebay auction but saw a post about it on another forum thought it was a pretty interesting set up worth posting for ideas before the info is gone. The item number is: Firt listing-#261036898788, second relisting- #261046739679. The only information on it is just what was listed in the sale which I copied below along with the pics before they dissapeared off of Ebay.

"Don't know where to start. Had an idea to build the ultimate off road camping trailer and 4yrs and $30,000 later(have receipts), I accomplished my objective. Started with an M101 ton and a half camping trailer, with plenty of room for full size bed and maximum interior space. As you can see in the pictures, I added two external frames ( bear and cougar proof ), a south african canvas cover(same canvas as eezi-awn 2200 model rooftop tent which is attached and included) , an eezi-awn awning (complete with the only set in U.S. of full room panels, seen in rainbow pic w/ FJ60), a wind custom protector, stabilizing/leveling jacks(custom), external steps, military jerry cans, dining tray, spare tire, mesh screens, etc. The internal bed converts to a couch for daytime use, converting back in 20 seconds. Reworked the hitch assembly to modernize and to reduce vehicle weight.

This trailer has been "field tested" in all types of environments, terrain, and conditions and it has never failed. I simply leave it fully loaded and ready to go, and hook up takes 5 minutes. The entire rig can be deployed by one person in 10-15 minutes. The roof top tent, awning, awning siding, canvas, and rain cover are all in close to perfect condition. The rain cover unzips horizonally for added flexibilty. Those attachments alone would retail for $10,000. The entire trailer has been completely stripped, sand blasted, and power coated. The interior has been been coated in a rhino-line product. You can hose the trailer clean, inside and out, in 10 minutes. Military colors.

If you have been searching for the perfect off road camper that can sleep 10+ people in a well defined space, this is truly a "one of a kind". I am older now and have bought a ranch which has reduced my camping activities. Although I hate to sell after such a long labor of love, it now mostly just sits. It is just too beautiful a rig to be collecting dust. As you can see, no expense was spared in its build. Experienced outdoorsman will know the quality of the tent,canvas,and awning. Experienced craftsmen will know the quality and the welding and powder coating. Happy to answer questions."

 

[Shadow's Walker]

M101 and M105 are not basically. The same. M101 has a light C channel frame while the M105 has a large box beam frame. Likely weight 3 or 4 times as much. Just one difference. The list is long. Think machine gun vs. tank.

 

[RagnarD]

Even modified, it would probably be too much for your tow rig.

Having owned 101s, 110x, and 105s at the same time, I think a 105 chassis would make a good base for a build if you had a 1/2 ton or larger tow vehicle. The width of all three are approx the same with the lengths varing some. I like the 10' length of the 105. If you got rid of the bed, the frame itself is narrower than the 101s. New axle/tires/landing gear would need to be swapped out as well.

A stock 105 is ~2600 lbs where a 101A3 is ~1600 lbs with the 105 coupler being much higher. My guess would be that a rolling 105 chassis post axle swap would only be a few hundred pounds heavier than a 101a3 chassis with street wheels/tires. IIRC, someone here chopped one up and did a nice build to tow with an FJ cruiser.