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1.5ton trailer would mean 3000lbs in it. Or am I missing something?

Actually I agree completely. There's "legal", there's "safe", there's "not really safe but you'll probably get away with it", and then there's "don't even attempt it". Without looking at legal aspects I'd consider the tow of the loaded M105 behind the 1ton truck as "safe". I base this...

My CDL was obtained by going to a truck driving school in KY, total something like 6 weeks. I don't remember the ride along portion as 3 hours, more like half an hour. I'm sure it varies by state. The weight I quoted for my Ram is from when I took a load to the dump. I weighed it full on their...

We're getting off topic, but I'm happy to answer that question. I didn't consider dropping it a big deal. If they require it in the future I'll be happy to take the tests and demonstrate competence. Think about it, shouldn't everyone who drives one of these things be able to take the test...

Crude, bruteforce, 1/4" wall 6×6 connected to the truck's frame via 1/4" wall 2×2 and 3/8" plate. I'll eventually get around to wrapping the ends around the dually flares. The pin for the hitch receiver uses a 3/4" hole and a towbar pin. I used it to tow my (loaded to the gills) M989A1...

On personal note, why did you let your class "A" CDL lapse ? Considering how hard they are to get I'll keep mine until I can no longer drive. I wasn't driving for a living any more and didn't have a personal vehicle that required it. My 1ton pickup weighs about 8300lbs. I'm in AZ now. I...

""The M105 is too much trailer for any civilian pickup, I don't care how you modify the trailer or the truck. They were designed for a two and a half ton medium truck, and even your 2500/3500 's are mere toys by comparison. ."" The M105 was designed for a 2.5 ton medium truck built with 1950s...

From your response I can tell you do not have a commercial driving license or driven a 18 wheeler with a fully loaded trailer.... I can assure you towing is a serious affair and should be treated as such. I realize this wasn't directed at me, but although not current I have had a class A CDL...

Would it be less of a concern if the 105 was placed on the bed of the pickup? I am sure a 1 ton could handle the payload. No trailer brakes in that situation either. Actually yes, it would be far less of a concern. Your traction would go up in proportion to the braked load.

My counterargument: M105A2 with 3000lbs of ammo cans in it. Towed at highway speeds with no detriment to braking (exhaust brake) and no pushing the truck around. Also towed on fairly rough dirt road without issue.

For a civvy truck it's really hard to beat an M1101. Especially if your civvy truck is lifted. Most of your 3/4 ton or 1ton trucks will tow an M105 just fine, empty.... full is something else entirely. From experience I can tell you that handling and braking distances are unaffected with an...

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?29458-M105-Trailer-Recovery-Brakes-on-Fire , post 7. Here's how I understand it: The air over hydraulic system has 2 air subsystems - a primary and secondary. Primary takes care of braking via the brake pedal. If the primary system loses pressure...

Yes, and yes. Make sure you have evacuated the air tank...