Trailer size?

[Kmrtnsn]

This post is spot on. I concur with Billiebob regarding width matching your track as well as mirror visibility. The traditional military quarter tons are scaled to flat fenders which are laughably tiny compared to modern Jeeps. They disappear completely behind a pickup truck. While setting the standard for the adventure trailer format, I honestly find them to be a bit tight on space and think a little bigger is better.

Based on what you are describing I would consider 5x8 with an adjustable length/removable tongue. Most of us with 4x6ish trailers have stuff clabbered onto the tongue and sides so you're basically at that dimension anyway. Just make it 5x8 and put everything inside instead. Plus if you ever need to use it for general utility hauling it's way more convenient.

The reason the original M-100 was “scaled” to match the dimensions of the first Jeeps was because is
it had to meet the same loading requirement of being able to pass through the cargo doors of a C-47.

 

[old_CWO]

The reason the original M-100 was “scaled” to match the dimensions of the first Jeeps was because is
it had to meet the same loading requirement of being able to pass through the cargo doors of a C-47.

Cool story; military quarter tons are an absolute iconic design and serve as the grandpappy of all adventure trailers. They nonetheless are a bit small for modern sized Jeeps and trucks. Given the opportunity to scratch build something bigger, I would certainly do so.

 

[FosterWV]

Maybe something to keep in mind is building material sizes... built ours 4x6 because 3/16 alum sheets come 4x12 and couldn’t afford waste. Walls are around 36”, with 35” tires, fridge, RTT and kayak racks etc

We have a TJ and JLU

good luck w your build

 

[billiebob]

Maybe something to keep in mind is building material sizes... built ours 4x6 because 3/16 alum sheets come 4x12 and couldn’t afford waste. Walls are around 36”, with 35” tires, fridge, RTT and kayak racks etc

We have a TJ and JLU

good luck w your build

YES !!!

Number One, make it affordable, size it to do the function, budget, budget, budget. Pick thr best material for the job.
No one buys 12' lumber to cut down for studs.

 

[Rescue6]

It has begun. The main frame pieces and rear bumper have been cut to size.