My SLOW going M116A2 trailer/camper build.

xerofall

New member
Purchased an M116A2 with hopes of converting to a mobile bivouac/camper. I'm sorry, but I have limited resources so this build is going to be slow going but I will update as I go.

Purchased this gem for $599 dollars.

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Over Labor Day my father helped me install a queen bed frame. At first we made it a bit too tall, my wife and I would never have been able to sit up in bed or even move around.

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We took it out and trimmed it down to a good size. Takes away from the storage under the bed, but that's okay, we like having the sleeping space.

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The pad on the bed is my Jeep bed I used temporarily to test the bed, I've since purchased a queen air bed and might replace that with a regular mattress.

I even found a little ladder on a trail that fits well with the trailer.

My dad is an awesome carpenter. He even notched out the bottom of the frame to allow room for the bolts on the trailer floor.

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I purchased a small propane BBQ grill for $24 dollars.

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Future plans:

Fold out table.
Shower.
Shelves.
Water storage.
Sink.

We plan on going camping later this month and I'll take lots of pics. :)
 

Scrapdaddy

Adventurer
That generator trailer is a very good base to build something on. "heavyduty" It's the same frame as the M101 that everybody has been using. Rated at 3/4 ton, but can handle way more than that. Good start and keep working at it.
 
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Deleted member 9101

Guest
I like it, simple and functional. But.... don't store that grill inside the trailer... it will eventually make for a smelly mess to clean up.
 

Binksman

Observer
How tall is the canvas on that? I've got the same trailer, but it came partially stripped. Since then though, it's become my go-to trailer and I am really digging your covered version :)
 

Titanpat57

Expedition Leader
As far as I'm concerned the M116A2 is about the best platform available right now.

Strong suspension, larger wheels, versatile, and basically a clean slate for any type trailer you would want to build.


Tons of potential....I have two of them and will grab another when the price is right.
 

Mark Harley

Expedition Leader
Agreed The 116A2 is a great start for any trailer build.
If you look hard enough they are out there cheap.
Nice build!
 

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