m-109 van body turned into a trailer. Need imput, suggestions

[wildbilly1760]

I am contemplating taking my m-109 box off and installing it onto a trailer frame. I have seen some on here with frames from a deuce being used. Anyone have one on a lower frame from a camper or motorhome, or a custom made one? I dont have a spare duece frame around, but have some mobile home frames available to me? What are your opinions? A tandem axle set up. What should the box weigh? About 3000 lbs? Anyhow, any imput is greatly appreciated.

 

[6X6 ALL THE WAY]

I won't go with mobile home frame as they are pretty light gauge steel. And the axles suck wierd size tires and if the bearing goes out you will lose the whole wheel. I cut up a few mobile home frames.

 

[wreckerman893]

I have a dropside deuce bed mounted on a Bolster Trailer.

The tongue is adjustable and it will haul a load. They are also about a foot or so lower than a deuce bed.

A M109 body would fit very nicely.

A certain Gooberment surplus auction site has so many they are selling them.

 

[frodobaggins]

I have a dropside deuce bed mounted on a Bolster Trailer.

The tongue is adjustable and it will haul a load. They are also about a foot or so lower than a deuce bed.

A M109 body would fit very nicely.

A certain Gooberment surplus auction site has so many they are selling them.

Got pics ?

 

[wildbilly1760]

wreckerman, PM Coming your way.
6x6 You are right those bolt patterns on the old mobile home rims are strange.......and the steel isnt real beefy. I was just wondering out loud and seeing what you guys thought. Thanks.