Show me your trailer caps!

[bucksnort59]

88 Ford long box

 

[koolex11]

Here are some of my favorites:

 

[koolex11]

Sorry

 

[Ripcord01]

The second one kind of throws me off. I know it is being built for a RTT but I don't understand the inside BBQ grill.

 

[twa@ezdn.net]

I see some S-788 shelters are for sale. What I have found out so far is they are for the Humvee. Think one might work on a M101a2 frame? Anyone heard of such a application.
The only Pic I have is from GL and I don't think I can post it.

Thanks Tim

 

[Metternacht]

The second one kind of throws me off. I know it is being built for a RTT but I don't understand the inside BBQ grill.

That Trailer was on the Expo portal, the BBQ grill is a cage to contain all his stuff, It was usually covered with a tarp. At least that's what i thought when i saw the original photos.

 

[koolex11]

TWA, I saw them and the problem I see is too wide. The A2 is 6' wide and the 788 is 7'. Does that mean it cant be modified? Dunno. Maybe you could just drop it on top of the A2 box and that will leave underneath for even more storage. Front to back dimensions are almost identical I think. 101" and 102" according to spec plates. It might turn out to be very beneficial, depending on your intended use. For example, if thinking of a camper, you could then set up a bunk ACROSS the trailer, and you wouldn't have to sleep with your head between your knees.

Good luck with the research and happy bidding!

 

[twa@ezdn.net]

Thanks, I saw the width issue and I like it for the reason you stated. They are not heavy and would work geat if the tires fit. will keep digging. Tim

 

[tigger]

My m416 with a homade top on it. Was on it when i got it. I use it to haul all the camping stufff for the Boy scouts

 

[twa@ezdn.net]

Looks like one of you patrols need to do some orginizing..

BSA Scout Master

 

[tigger]

The tornado that came thru blew it over the hill and i had to drag it up on its side to get it back up, just haven't had a chance to get to it yet!

 

[twa@ezdn.net]

Hope that was all.....

 

[tigger]

Hope that was all.....

Some trees down but no real damage. Trailer rolled over and only scratched it up and messed up everything inside!

 

[koolex11]

I think those 788 wheel wells would have to become tool boxes. Couple of hinges and doors and you have side access storage...

I thought about it some more, and having the shelter sit on top of the bed rails will open up all kinds of options for hiding things: built in cooler, pull-out grill, propane tank, spare tire, septic tank, large water tank for sink/shower, shoot you could even roll a beer keg in there! That would make a very sweet camper, as long as you don't mind cutting out some windows!

 

[twa@ezdn.net]

Here is some data on the S-788's. Will take a tape out to the trailer tonight.

 

[twa@ezdn.net]

Taking the bed off would give a more usable load. and cet the C/G lower. But you do raise some interesting ideas.

 

[koolex11]

Yeah it would be very high my way. I tend to dream about the bells and whistles and forget about the basic logistics. Did you get around to measuring to see if the shelter wells fit over the a2 tires?

 

[twa@ezdn.net]

The 250 shelter works on the A2, here is some data on it for comparison.

 

[Recovry4x4]

The 250 shelter works on the A2, here is some data on it for comparison.

The only problem I see is that the base width of the S250 is 48" and the width between the inner fenders of the A2 trailer is 45". Certainly works with the A3 box. The fenders can and have been modded for the extra width.

 

[koolex11]

The only problem I see is that the base width of the S250 is 48" and the width between the inner fenders of the A2 trailer is 45". Certainly works with the A3 box. The fenders can and have been modded for the extra width.

Yes somebody documented the trailer well mods with good detailed pics. I am trying to find them.