To make up for loosing my Mojo... M101cdn military trailer

[Abitibi]

I lied!

Two more pictures before mounting it on the trailer. Turns out my good friend Jay was bored and while I was away he drop by for a nice surprise. Check this out, nice anti-slip rolled on the top lid, cool hey!

 

[TacoDell]

Two more pictures before mounting it on the trailer.

Looks decent... tho' curious how much that lid might weigh ?

 

[Abitibi]

Haven't weight it yet but it feels like around 75-80lbs. I'm sure an aluminum one would have been lighter but I wouldn't have the satisfaction of having it done on my own... And this puppy should be strong like a bull! Bonus, I can take it off, flip it over and it doubles as a emergency canoe! Hahaha

I tossed it onto the trailer last night to see how it fits and it's perfect! I have about 3/16" clearance all around the lid. Still need to mount the piano hinge, struts and tie down clamps, it's all coming together!

Cheers
Mr. D

 

[Mark Harley]

I like how it turned out! I may steel the design for my 101A2

 

[Abitibi]

Getting closer to hit the road... Today I secured the lid to the trailer with a front stainless piano hinge. Stupid me I bought one without holes in, lesson learned! (yes, it's a lot of fun drilling stainless with a hand drill)

I also mounted the clamps at the back. I chose these ones as they are stainless (marine gears) and can be locked. Still need to install some struts and the RTT then I can call it a day!

Here's a picture of my buddy Rich posing for fame...

The front hinge that gave my drill bits hell:

And the rear clamps.

Cheers
Mr. D

 

[Mark Harley]

Very Nice!

 

[TheThom]

Love it! Where did you get those rear clamps?

 

[Abitibi]

I got them through a friend's marine shop but here's a link I got by googling the parts#...
http://www.stainlessdanielbilodeau....fm?noCategorie=5&noSousCategorie=080706235409

Latch: 243-171
Striker: 243-191

 

[Abitibi]

Just a tease picture...

 

[dinoevo]

Nice work you guys! Yeah I remember Jay, working like a ghost. Next time you check it´s done already.
Not a fan of the light grey though, but at least it fits to the RTT.
By the way how did you attach the tent to the lid?

 

[TheThom]

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Not a fan of the light grey though, but at least it fits to the RTT.
...

Nice backhanded compliment??

Looks great abitibi!

 

[Abitibi]

Ahhhhhh, just about done!

Tonight I sandwiched the front and sides of the lid between the piano hinge and a 3" flat aluminum bar to tighten things up. Very happy with the results. On the sides I used left over airline tracks.

I made sure I could open the tailgate with the lid closed...

Felix, unless you came helping me paint the lid you don't get to comment on the color! Funny I don't remember you helping... ;-) I secured the tent via the supplied tracks directly to the roof of the lid, very secure that way.

Still have to fit struts and some electrical until I can call it a day!

Cheers
Mr. D

 

[Abitibi]

And all set up, very popular with kids!

 

[Abitibi]

I just realized I've never posted pictures of my little trailer in use!
Here's a couple pics from a summer trip (3500 miles) with my two young boys while I managed to convince my wife to stay home and work on the house instead! ;-)
(that's what happens when one doesn't like camping!)

On this particular trip I had over 200 gallons of veggie oil plus a bunch of camping gears store inside the trailer plus the RTT, hwy scale said 2800lbs for trailer alone. My truck runs on veggie oil so I managed my entire trip without having to buy any fuel! I thought I might be pushing the limits on the trailer but it never felt or became a concern for the entire trip. Amazing little piece of engineering!

Cheers
Mr. D

 

[Mark Harley]

Great work! Looks like the boys had a blast.
Cool that the TV runs on Veggie oil.
Do you get the same milage as diesel?