!Now $4k - $ LOWERED! ** Mil Spec Military Style 1-ton Heavy Duty Off Road Trailer **

cinco

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**Back on Market $4k ** Mil Spec Military Style 1-ton Heavy Duty Off Road Trailer **

BACK ON MARKET $4000 OBO

** ** Military-Style Off Road Trailer ** **
$4000 obo
Location NE Oklahoma

* I also have an M715 for sale and would make a package deal (see link below for pix and info). A smokin' deal!

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/64643-LOWERED!-M715-Military-PU-Restored-Modified


Custom tube-frame off road trailer. I built this trailer to haul motorcycles and cargo in extreme off road situations.

Perfectly matched to a full-size pickup. Over built and modular. I originally built this trailer to tow behind my full-size Jeep M715 military pick-up and F350. A perfect match to your big truck!

This trailer is a TRUE expedition trailer designed to be extremely rugged. The frame is reinforced and trussed such that you can easily pull out the vehicle/trailer by the rear or side frame tow points.

Additional photos detailing construction available via email.

- 3/16” thick tube with ¼” thick main tow tube
- 1/8” tread plate used on all deck surfaces
- Removable side cargo trays for generators, coolers, etc.
- 1-ton Chevy leaf springs
- Nitrogen shocks
- Mil-spec cargo tie-down tracks
- LED tail lights
- 8500 lb axle
- Electric brakes with break-away actuator
- Back-up flood lights
- 4’ x 8’ deck
- Removable front wall
- 35” BFG Mud-Terrain tires (approx. 25% tread tires I swapped on for storage)
- 8 lug Steel Wheels
- Adjustable Pintle-Hook for varying tow heights
- Does not include spare or hi-lift
- Trailer has been in covered storage.

NOTE:

- Trailer was never painted and was coated in WD-40 to show weld quality, etc. As a result, it does show very slight surface rust here and there - minor. Trailer has always been stored inside.


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TonyD

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You used to sell these out of Lake Elsinore, right?
Man, these trailers are things of beauty. Always admired from afar. Only wish i had the skill to build one or the dough to buy one. Great design! Good luck on the sale.
 

cinco

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You used to sell these out of Lake Elsinore, right?
Man, these trailers are things of beauty. Always admired from afar. Only wish i had the skill to build one or the dough to buy one. Great design! Good luck on the sale.

Hi Tony, yep that was me. Problem was they were too nice - thus pricey:Wow1: But its the way I would want one built - like a tank. Couldn't possibly make a living at it- thus, I ended up moving to OK and now teach. I took a couple with me for personal use and this one just ended up sitting in my shop. I'm selling my M715 so won't have much use for it - thus, the sale. Thanks for the nice compliment:beer:
 

TonyD

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Hi Tony, yep that was me. Problem was they were too nice - thus pricey:Wow1: But its the way I would want one built - like a tank. Couldn't possibly make a living at it- thus, I ended up moving to OK and now teach. I took a couple with me for personal use and this one just ended up sitting in my shop. I'm selling my M715 so won't have much use for it - thus, the sale. Thanks for the nice compliment:beer:

You teaching Welding/metal fab? :)

i wish there were more opportunities to lean metal fab for the hobbiest. Never really seen too many options at a good price. Too bad you're still not in the area; i'd pay ya a few shillings for some tutoring...

Take care.
 

cinco

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You teaching Welding/metal fab? :)

i wish there were more opportunities to lean metal fab for the hobbiest. Never really seen too many options at a good price. Too bad you're still not in the area; i'd pay ya a few shillings for some tutoring...

Take care.

Actually yes:). Tony, best way is to start with small projects. Really doesn't take much to get going besides a welder. Harbor Freight is your friend :sombrero: I started with a 2nd hand 110v unit that could weld 1/8" and eventually invested in a shop grade Miller 220V unit. First projects weren't great to say the least:Wow1: but that's how you improve.
 

jeeepguy

Adventurer
Alas...

I was ready to buy one of your trailers when you went away. I was within 6 weeks of ordering one. Too bad... you built the best out there, bar none.

Good luck with the sale.
 

jeep-N-montero

Expedition Leader
Actually yes:). Tony, best way is to start with small projects. Really doesn't take much to get going besides a welder. Harbor Freight is your friend :sombrero: I started with a 2nd hand 110v unit that could weld 1/8" and eventually invested in a shop grade Miller 220V unit. First projects weren't great to say the least:Wow1: but that's how you improve.

This is how I'm learning, bought a 90a 110v from HF 3 years ago and finally taught myself how to use it 2 weeks ago to rebuild this trailer and add a rear bumper. When I picked up the frame I could sit on one corner and measure 1.75 inches of flex/height difference from side to side because it was flimsy and some welds had broken. It now has zero difference in height from side to side and I took it out on its maiden voyage last weekend. I'm impressed with how it came out and learned a lot along the way!

Sorry for getting off topic
 

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cinco

New member
This is how I'm learning, bought a 90a 110v from HF 3 years ago and finally taught myself how to use it 2 weeks ago to rebuild this trailer and add a rear bumper. When I picked up the frame I could sit on one corner and measure 1.75 inches of flex/height difference from side to side because it was flimsy and some welds had broken. It now has zero difference in height from side to side and I took it out on its maiden voyage last weekend. I'm impressed with how it came out and learned a lot along the way!

Sorry for getting off topic

Looks great and good job just getting with it and having fun:wings:

A bit of unsolicited advice? Best thing you can do for an offroad trailer is to NOT use standard trailer road leaf springs or torsion springs. They will rattle your trailer and vehicle to death on any sort of wash board roads at speed. Ask me how I know:Wow1: My first off road duck boat trailer had standard springs - horrible. Broken welds, damaged cargo:mad:

My next trailers all used full length springs with shocks (i.e for my jeep trailers and boat trailers I used HD Jeep CJ7 rear springs and mounting hardware). Not kidding I could haul butt on washboard roads and they would FLEX offroad. As long as my truck could take it - the trailer would...

Good luck.
 

jeep-N-montero

Expedition Leader
Looks great and good job just getting with it and having fun:wings:

A bit of unsolicited advice? Best thing you can do for an offroad trailer is to NOT use standard trailer road leaf springs or torsion springs. They will rattle your trailer and vehicle to death on any sort of wash board roads at speed. Ask me how I know:Wow1: My first off road duck boat trailer had standard springs - horrible. Broken welds, damaged cargo:mad:

My next trailers all used full length springs with shocks (i.e for my jeep trailers and boat trailers I used HD Jeep CJ7 rear springs and mounting hardware). Not kidding I could haul butt on washboard roads and they would FLEX offroad. As long as my truck could take it - the trailer would...

Good luck.

I have a set of 33in eye to eye springs that use real rubber bushings that I plan to swap in once I find the correct frame side bushings.
 

cinco

New member
I have a set of 33in eye to eye springs that use real rubber bushings that I plan to swap in once I find the correct frame side bushings.

Good deal. I think you will be real happy with the difference. You should have a good long term trailer that will be real nice to tow. You design looks good:wings:
 

TonyD

New member
Actually yes:). Tony, best way is to start with small projects. Really doesn't take much to get going besides a welder. Harbor Freight is your friend :sombrero: I started with a 2nd hand 110v unit that could weld 1/8" and eventually invested in a shop grade Miller 220V unit. First projects weren't great to say the least:Wow1: but that's how you improve.

Im might have to give it a that a go... thanks for the encouragement.
 

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