I have wanted to buy a military trailer to make an expedition type trailer. One of the folks donw the street had a M1013A for sale for $450, so, I figured if it didn't quite work out correctly I could always resale the trailer. I was thinking about a roof top tent until I realized they cost upwards of $1000, and being somewhat frugal (okay, call me cheap) I decided to go a bit differently. I wanted to put a water tank in it, and a raised floor to store the camping equipment but I also wanted have some things set up on it so it would make camping a bit more convenient. But it will be a long term project while I work on other things as a side project as a bit of a diversion.
So I bought a M1013A - Now What?
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So I bought a M1013A - Now What? Part 2
I had a trailer light kit in my garage collecting dust so I decided it needed a new home. The first shows the mil spec wiring junction, the next the 15 or 20 lbs of mi spec wiring and lights and the third the DOT approved lights.
I had a trailer light kit in my garage collecting dust so I decided it needed a new home. The first shows the mil spec wiring junction, the next the 15 or 20 lbs of mi spec wiring and lights and the third the DOT approved lights.
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I modified one a couple of years ago. I used a 20 gallon juice barrel in its side in a home built rack as a water tank. Used a propane cylinder bracket off of a forklift to hold my propane. Built a drawer that rolls on barn door track to access all my junk. Took the side rails off the sides and hemmed the canvas 16 inches. Built a rack the complete length of the trailer, mounted 2 LED flood lights on each side, and used quick fists to mount a hi-lift, ax, and shovel on one side. Used a 6 gang marine panel to control the water pump and lights ..... Oh and an 8' ARB awning with mosquito netting.... Will post pics later.
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Looks like a 101A2 with an A3 axle.
The CUCV 8 bolt wheels don't have the deep back spacing like the Hummer bead locks and
stick out far from the tub.
Looks to be in good shape.
Lots of potential to build these.
My 101A2 build: http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...d-a-Military-trailer-to-build-a-family-hauler
The CUCV 8 bolt wheels don't have the deep back spacing like the Hummer bead locks and
stick out far from the tub.
Looks to be in good shape.
Lots of potential to build these.
My 101A2 build: http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...d-a-Military-trailer-to-build-a-family-hauler
someday
Adventurer
Nice platform to start a project.
My 101A3 build
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/115666-RagnarD-s-M101A3-Build
My 101A3 build
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/115666-RagnarD-s-M101A3-Build
silvrzuki77
explorer
I think the best thing to do is resell it to me!
So I bought a M1013A - Now What? Part 3
This is the 30 gallon water tank I bought. I was thinking of using 20 gallon, but for the price the 30 gallon gives me a bit more time out. It is a bit taller than I wanted and will raise my floor a bit. I will have to make a taller ladder for to get in the tent. As soon as I can get it to load a few more pictures I will show the pickup tent I bought for it.
This is the 30 gallon water tank I bought. I was thinking of using 20 gallon, but for the price the 30 gallon gives me a bit more time out. It is a bit taller than I wanted and will raise my floor a bit. I will have to make a taller ladder for to get in the tent. As soon as I can get it to load a few more pictures I will show the pickup tent I bought for it.
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So I bought a M1013A - Now What? Part 4
Here is the water pump I bought. $40 some so it is a good price for a demand flow pump but it is 2.9 gallons/minute. So I will have make sure and be very miserly with water usage or it will run my tank dry pretty quickly. This will especially be true if the campgrounds doesn't have a shower facility! My wife likes showers.:Wow1:
Here is the water pump I bought. $40 some so it is a good price for a demand flow pump but it is 2.9 gallons/minute. So I will have make sure and be very miserly with water usage or it will run my tank dry pretty quickly. This will especially be true if the campgrounds doesn't have a shower facility! My wife likes showers.:Wow1:
So I bought a M1013A - Now What? Part 5
Okay, with a water pump I need power, so a deep cycle battery and solar charger should do it. I have a 3hp Briggs and Stratton motor and a self exciting alternator I have been going to turn into a little genset for a few years, so I may finally get around to that and use it for back up on cloudy days. Oh, and I am also thinking about putting in a radio and installing waterproof speakers into the side of the trailer.
Anyway, here is the solar charger Harbor Freight had on sale for $139, which adding my 25% off coupon to and I got a pretty good deal on it.
Okay, with a water pump I need power, so a deep cycle battery and solar charger should do it. I have a 3hp Briggs and Stratton motor and a self exciting alternator I have been going to turn into a little genset for a few years, so I may finally get around to that and use it for back up on cloudy days. Oh, and I am also thinking about putting in a radio and installing waterproof speakers into the side of the trailer.
Anyway, here is the solar charger Harbor Freight had on sale for $139, which adding my 25% off coupon to and I got a pretty good deal on it.
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So I bought a M1013A - Now What? Part 6
Okay, last one for awhile. I have a business trip coming up and won't be able to do anything to the trailer for awhile, but this is the tent I bought. And I can't show it without it being in the trailer. I don't have in the water tank or raised floor, so that will raise the tent up a foot, but this at least gives an idea of how the tent will look. I am trying to decide what to do with the rails and a cover, but will play that by ear. One picture without and one with the fly.
Okay, last one for awhile. I have a business trip coming up and won't be able to do anything to the trailer for awhile, but this is the tent I bought. And I can't show it without it being in the trailer. I don't have in the water tank or raised floor, so that will raise the tent up a foot, but this at least gives an idea of how the tent will look. I am trying to decide what to do with the rails and a cover, but will play that by ear. One picture without and one with the fly.
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Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Sell the rails and cover on Steelsoldiers.com
hansrober
Adventurer
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...1a2-dirtbike-camper?highlight=dirtbike+camper Here is a link to my m101a2. I love mine. I just finished the solar panel and the 20 gal water tank! Good luck with it. There a lot of m101 fans around here! Mark is a real resource on them , not to mention a good source of positive encouragement!