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OK-not sure what you mean by bows?oh..yes...remove those bows....i forgot to mention that......
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Advice for FNG with trailer M101A3
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lindyp38
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they support the cover.......usually wood...but are available in metal.......
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Oh, I guess you weren't directing that at me.
Ok one more stupid question: Am I going to need a bulldog mounted on the receiver area/or a floor jack to raise and lower the pintle to hitch level?
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thanks...i just mounted the new license plate today.....lindyp38-
ok i am jealous of your rig!!!! Thats sharp!!!
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The bows are the supports that hold the tarp up.
The tongue weight is around 125 lbs, so it can be lifted by hand, but use the mounted jack.
What you have is a M101A2 trailer with the up-graded supports of an A3 bed. At least the outside supports. The inner wheel wells are as mentioned 45" apart verses 55" for the A3.
A year ago getting a M101A2 from Ft Meade was un-heard of.
The safety chains will need to be lengthened to attach to the points beside the receiver hitch. Harbor Freight lights may or may not be wired correct and the magnets suck. Drop the tail gate and duct tape the lights in place.
Once outside Ft Meade stop just before you get back onto I-295 to check the brakes and bearings as there is no place to pull over until you get almost to the tunnel. Also check to see that the break-away brake lever is released.
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The recovery went well.......they lowered onto my pintle hitch with the forklift.....and drove it back home without any problems......
The bows are visible in 2 of the three pics..i posted.....
I have since added....and od top.....and switched over from wood bows...to metal ones......
The bows are visible in 2 of the three pics..i posted.....
I have since added....and od top.....and switched over from wood bows...to metal ones......
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the trailer is light enough to man handle, but a adjustable pintle plate and hitch are good and a high-lift also comes in handy. especially if youve got to change tires etc!!!
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FYI, most any 8 lug on 6 1/2 bolt pattern wheel will work. Your trailer does have an A3 axle which is stepped up in the center for ground clearance. Looks like standard A2 (or CUCV) rolling stock on there now. Bring a spare or two just in case. Empty you can move it around pretty easy. If you should stumble across an A3 bed with the fenders moved out, it will fit like a dream and gain you some much needed space between the inner fenders. Good looking trailer. Oh, its a pretty quick job should you need to repack the bearings for the ride home.
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Thanks so much guys, you have been a huge help. While I am waiting for my EUC, do you think that Ft Meade will let me come look at the trailer so I have an idea as to if I should bring a trailer in case the brakes are locked. I work on another base nearby and could get on Meade with my ID. Getting something to haul the trailer inside of if the brakes are FUBAR could be an ordeal and I would like to plan for it.
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The M101 trailer is to me very interesting, I have bought some that are called A3's that are A2's with A3 beds. I think yours is an A3 with an A2 bed. It is still a mystery to me, I just keep buying until I figure it out.
Here are some pics of my last trailer, that I think is a real A3.
Here are some pics of my last trailer, that I think is a real A3.
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drgreg, that is in fact a pure M101A3 trailer and a dang nice specimin at that! It's not too common that you get the crank handle with the trailer unless of course, you brought that with you!
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If I were doing it again, I wouldnt bother with the lights, but I got mine at herlong and drove to Redding. Two spairs seems like a bit mutch, but you should be able to get an idea about your tires from the pics. I would highly recommend taking a bolt that you can use to lock out the brake actuator...
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There must be a pile of those crank handles someplace, maybe on the side of the road
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lexluther
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I bet they get lost in the sand box
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I had to make a handle for my M101a3, it works great.
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Got a picture of that handle?
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The green one is the one I made, the other is a friend's I used as a pattern
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Yours looks pretty good, thanks for the pic.
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Lex you can't sell things in the the forums only in the classifieds they will give you da boot
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I figured it would be ok in my signature line, I hope I didnt offend, just-in-case, I removed it. I had sold and purchased excess stuff in the classified section since I first joined, last week the rule changed, so that now you have to get 100 posts before you can sell... It is a good rule, but I wish they had grandfathered in existing members. We probably shouldnt thread jack, shoot me a PM if you want to chat further...