powered trailer

[wbv]

I have noticed a few pics of powered trailers on the SS site and in the past on the GL auction site.

Were these made to operate with the M809 series trucks? Does anyone have any info on them like there designation or manuals?

Thanks................. wbv

 

[M725]

Powered trailer?

 

[BFR]

I imagine what you saw were back sections of the MK48 (articulated 8x8 ). Most of the ones I have seen were the mk17 drop side or mk 18 bridge carriers. I would think you could move one with a 5 ton, but it definately wasn't made for that.
"The LVS has an off road payload of 12.5 tons and an on road payload of 22.5 tons"
http://shortlinks.net/vwf132

 

[wbv]

Here's what spicergear attached to his reply to a similar thread........this is what I'm looking for info on.

Thanks

 

[drgreg]

Are there any LVSs civilian owned?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Wbv, Tom's (spicergear) trailer is just a deuce frame and bed. He was talking about powering it, but he never followed through(that I know of). He has not posted much in the past year, so he might have.

 

[maddawg308]

Yes, there are a few. Expect to pay a LOT, they are big, complex, but useful. Here's a link for one in VA for sale for $50K.

http://tankstogo.com/for_sale/lvs.htm

 

[wbv]

Thanks for the help........looks like Tom (spicergear) had exactly what I am considering in mind. To create a driven 5th wheel dolly for my truck.

Not too sure about the dynamics however.....