help identify trailer I am looking at buying this weekend?

[codycr6]

I am hoping to go look at and purchase this if it seems to be what he says. Any help on specs on it or what model trailer it is?

 

[gimpyrobb]

If it roughly 4x8, its an m101.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Nah, 101s don't have those handles on the tongue. Must be a m105 with a swapped out axle.

 

[gungearz]

If it roughly 4x8, its an m101.

Ditto....

 

[gimpyrobb]

Got any more pics?

 

[1958 M274]

Obviously it's a Wilson trailer! Actually, it looks like a M105 with a civilian axle and tongue jack.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Nah, 101s don't have those handles on the tongue. Must be a m105 with a swapped out axle.

Bingo!

 

[MWMULES]

It is a 105 with a civi axle you can see the brackets on the side for the end gate stowage.

 

[codycr6]

He said it has a 3500lb axle and electric brakes... looking at converting it to camp out of with a trailer mounted tent.

 

[gimpyrobb]

What is that, a DJ? Seems like that would be a LOT of trailer for that jeep.

 

[codycr6]

He said it was 6x9

 

[gungearz]

The trailer weighs close to the same amount as the jeep... lot of weight for that little 4.0l to yank around...

 

[porkysplace]

The trailer weights close to #3000 pounds empty , a #3500 pound axle doesn't leave much load capcity.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I dunno, the stock axle and tires could shave 1000lbs off it.

 

[codycr6]

I went back and looked, axle is 6000lb.

 

[3dAngus]

Yes, definitely closer to 2000 pounds then 3000 dry weight, but still to heavy for a jeep. I wouldn't do it.
What you need is a M101A2 with surge brakes, or even a M1101/1102 with smaller wheels and tires then the HMMWV tires.
It will have lower profile, be easier to see behind you in the rear view mirror, and shave the dry weight to about 1500 pounds or so depending on top gear.
If you don't blow a head gasket with that modified M105, it might push you out in the street unless that axle has some brakes on it controllable from your jeep.

 

[gimpyrobb]

It can't hurt to go have it weighed anyway, just so you know what you got behind you.

 

[codycr6]

That isn't my Jeep... I have a 2500 Dodge!

 

[gimpyrobb]

You should be fine then.

 

[codycr6]

So it IS a M105? Researching, think I could build a decent setup to use as a base to mount my tent on? Portable hunting blind? Would it be hard to fit stabilizer jacks on all four corners?