Fitments of shelters on my trailer.

[Xanthus]

I was just curious if there were other options for shelters that would fit on my trailer with little to no cutting on the trailer.

I have removed the wood bits for the cover as they are going to the member here who tipped me off on this trailer being available to us locally.

 

[Chief_919]

An S-250 will fit just fine.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Chief, are you sure? A2 only has 45" between the inner fenders. My S318 did not fit in my M101A1.

 

[Xanthus]

The S-250 is my focus, but the only ones I have found are far enough away as to double their cost or more in fuel to get them.

 

[Chief_919]

Chief, are you sure? A2 only has 45" between the inner fenders. My S318 did not fit in my M101A1.

I had an S-250 in a 101A1 for a while. Tight, but it worked.

 

[drgreg]

Some info on shelters and A2's here. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/trailers/73466-101a3-home-today.html

 

[scrapdaddy]

A pickup topper will fit good

 

[harleyhouse]

How about a wood shop project?

This one matches his Humvee soft top model.
You can see it in the second picture!

 

[Xanthus]

Yeah, I r not quite that handy. That is pretty cool though!

Now that does remind me I DO have a lathe so I am likely to make new handles for my brakes just for giggles. I will post pics when/if that happens.

Attached is the brake handle I modified for my old Lotus Elise.

 

[KsM715]

I had an S-250 in a 101A1 for a while. Tight, but it worked.

My S-250 measures 48" at the bottom and my m101a2 measures nearly 46" between the wheel wells. Theres no way a 250 will fit a standard 101 bed without modification. It will work in a a3 bed.

Or one could easily remove 1.5" from either wheel well and widen the space by 3"


Edit: The S-250 will fit in the back of your HMMWV

 

[Xanthus]

How do I tell which version of the trailer I have? I will measure it tomorrow, but the nagging question in my head tonight hopes for answers.

here is one I saw and did not buy. The trailer had a little too much rust for my taste.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Sounds like some are skinny and some are not. You will know when you pull a tape across the bed.

 

[Xanthus]

Well guess I'll find out tomorrow.

 

[scrapdaddy]

The fenders are moved out more on the A3 to cover the tire, because the A3 axle is wider than the A2

 

[Xanthus]

3'9" is what I measure. That is with the light coating on the bed and just a wee bit more to spare.

45" seems to be what I have without modding it.

 

[Recovry4x4]

That's what mine measure, 45" for the A1 and A2 and 55" for the A3.

 

[Xanthus]

So is it an easy cut and rework? I assume from where the tires are there is enough room not to need to do any major mechanical work. Is this correct?

Now the thought is if I'm cutting anyway, any thoughts on a custom (not wood) shelter?

What materials are good choices for the panels? The frame I would think a nice thick aluminum for strength without excessive weight.

Definitely want to have something with insulating qualities to it.

 

[KsM715]

This is what I would do.

Cut a 1.5" strip (blue in the pic) from front to back on the fender well. (on both fenders) Then cut the remaining piece loose from the floor and slide it out that 1.5" and weld it back in place then weld in a simple patch to the floor. Simple, no bends to make or anything.

Edit: if your trailer is the one you posted earlier it is a m101a2. There should be some data plates on the outside front of the trailer bed.

 

[Chief_919]

My S-250 measures 48" at the bottom and my m101a2 measures nearly 46" between the wheel wells. Theres no way a 250 will fit a standard 101 bed without modification. It will work in a a3 bed.

Or one could easily remove 1.5" from either wheel well and widen the space by 3"


Edit: The S-250 will fit in the back of your HMMWV

I have had 2 with S-250's set in them with no issues.

Keep in mind the widest point on an S-250 is in front and back where the corners are reinforced., as shown the picture. The center where you need to fit between the wheel wells is narrower.

Before you start cutting and welding, try dropping it in there.

 

[65 m151a1]

How about a wood shop project?

This one matches his Humvee soft top model.
You can see it in the second picture!

Any chance of some inside pics. That would enhance on the out side.

Later Joe