M1101 spare tire carrier and other mods

[Jim Dow]

Here's the pictures of the present state (2/10/15) of the M1101 trailer. I just finished mounting a HMMWV bumper &

Rhino spare tire carrier to my M1101 trailer.No holes drilled in trailer and no welds.

Next, there will be a front rack for a small generator. Goal: Hunting/Fishing/Camping trailer

 

[Jim Dow]

Just to clear up any immediate confusion about the 6" tubes mounted below the bumper & towbar.
Those are for storing fly rods; so they don't get stepped on and broken around camp.

 

[harleyhouse]

Very nice! Does it change the weight bias very much?

 

[Jim Dow]

I was able to find a tan tarp cover (with bows) for my M1101 trailer.

Here's the current state (2/10/15) of my conversion.

 

[MWMULES]

Jim how is the bumper/tire carrier attached, any close up pictures of the mounting points?

 

[KansasBobcat]

Nicely done! I bet you have more invested in airlift bumper and Rhino tire carrier than M1101! I just did installation of Rhino; was quick and easy on my old H1. I waiting for someone to steal the neat wrench. May need to put lock on it

 

[Jim Dow]

M1101 Conversion

Nicely done! I bet you have more invested in airlift bumper and Rhino tire carrier than M1101! I just did installation of Rhino; was quick and easy on my old H1. I waiting for someone to steal the neat wrench. May need to put lock on it

You've got that right. The bumper/Rhino/installation set me back about $1000 while I only have $800 in the trailer.
But, I can't even pick up that tire by myself; and where I am going, I'll need a spare tire - and storage space.
The trailer now sleeps 4 with bunks.

 

[Jim Dow]

M1101 HMMWV Bumper Connection Details

Jim how is the bumper/tire carrier attached, any close up pictures of the mounting points?

I used a standard heavy duty trailer hitch (plate) and attached a 1/2" plate to handle the offset to the pre-drilled holes in the NMMWV bumper (both sides).
The bumper/plate was lowered to mate with the second hole (down) on the hitch to allow the trailer tailgate to open fully.

 

[MWMULES]

Nice work I figured that's how you had done it, but wanted to make sure.

 

[av8rnik]

That is a great setup. Where did you get the bumper and tire carrier?

 

[CARNAC]

Awesome. Definitely need to look at doing this myself if I can find the stuff.

 

[SLOrazorsedge]

Nice install! Where did you acquire the H1 Rhino tire carrier and how much $$$?

 

[Jim Dow]

The bumper and Rhino spare tire carrier were purchased from eBay. Bumper cost about $200 (including shipping); Rhino cost about $650 (including shipping). Installation cost about $450 (including parts & machining).

 

[KansasBobcat]

I really like the Rhino carrier. Well made and sturdy.. It is easy to operate and installs with 6 machine screws and lock nuts which came with the carrier and good instructions. Only challenge was getting 2 of the holes in bumper mounts to line up. Rat tail file to the rescue! I got mine from HDPS Co. I agree with Jim's cost on parts.

 

[Jim Dow]

Next, I will be adding a rack over the tongue of the trailer for generator, gas can, water storage, LP gas, and coolers. I'll probably start that next week.
I have already put together the inside of the trailer to handle two bunks (two cots each), a coat closet, and storage - see pic.

 

[Jim Dow]

Change of weight bias - M1101

Very nice! Does it change the weight bias very much?

No, the trailer still pulls like the extra weight wasn't even there.
The bumper plus Rhino spare tire carrier w/tire added about 350lbs to the rear of the trailer; but the interior plywood w/cots added about 200 lbs spread evenly throughout the trailer.
The extra 150 lbs on the rear didn't change anything in terms of towing.

However, I'll be adding about another 350 lbs to the front part of the trailer when I add a storage rack (200 lbs of steel) and a 150 lb generator - up front.
About 200 lbs will be added (again) when I install two 6-volt AGM golf cart batteries. This will be added on the interior of the trailer - ahead of the axle.
Then there's about 15 gallons of water that will be added later to the storage rack up front.

Right now, I think that the weight will be distributed reasonably well.

 

[Jim Dow]

I purchased the bumper and Rhino spare tire carrier on eBay.

This past weekend, I added a gun cabinet/closet and mosquito netting - see picture.

Also, a friend of mine is almost complete with his build using a foldout tent - see picture. He also changed out the tires to the smaller Dodge tires so he would not have to carry a spare tire.

 

[Jim Dow]

I bought both the HMMWV bunper and Rhino spare tire carrier from eBay.

 

[OldTow]

What is HDPS co, and where are they located. I need to look at some spare parts as well

 

[sgthawk]

Jim thanks for the idea. I have been thinking of how to mount my spare tire and this is the best idea I have seen. It's a little pricey but it's clean. I ordered my parts last night from eBay so hopefully they will come in next week. I'm really interested on how you are going to install the front rack for your generator and misc gear. Keep the pictures coming. I'll post some pictures once my parts come in.