Yeah its funny when you look at the M101A2 compaired to the Horizon/Chaser its only about 5~6 inches wider then the Horizon, and 6" longer than the chaser, and its actually lighter than the Horizon "Fully Outfitted" which I doubt includes all the camping equiptment people put in them. I have seen pictures of people towing them behind 2dr Wranglers. I dont need it to go anywhere crazy just yet (my plans for the near future unforunatly dont take me on an extended trip anytime soon)
M101A2 Camping/Expo Trailer
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Yeah its funny when you look at the M101A2 compaired to the Horizon/Chaser its only about 5~6 inches wider then the Horizon, and 6" longer than the chaser, and its actually lighter than the Horizon "Fully Outfitted" which I doubt includes all the camping equiptment people put in them. I have seen pictures of people towing them behind 2dr Wranglers. I dont need it to go anywhere crazy just yet (my plans for the near future unforunatly dont take me on an extended trip anytime soon)
Arctic Cat
Adventurer
Some people will tell you they won't tow a military trailer off road because is too big and heavy, But is ok to tow a Chaser, Horizon or CAMPUSA trailer off road.
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Funny you mention the CAMPA, just for kicks here is a comparison of the CAMPA ATT vs M101A2
M101A2
Dry Weight: 1,340 LBS
Width: 73.5 inches
Length: 147 inches long
CAMPA ATT
Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 1900 lbs
Overall Width: 71"
Overall Length: 133"
So that makes the M101A2 560lbs lighter, 2.5 inches wider, and 14 inches longer. Not to bad considering is a almost bulletproof military grade piece of hardware. The CAMPAs base vehicle weight is 1900 POUNDS!! Yes it comes pretty much fully equiped but 560 lbs is a whole lot of camping equiptment in a M101A2. Just my .02
Arctic Cat
Adventurer
Well have you see the YOUTUBE VID of the CAMPUSA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99aqrZy_JAs
and the one with the AT Chaser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt9Jsb2Hu7g&feature=related
and the one of this other guy pulling this trailer in Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk6KJXeOM0k&feature=related
The way I see it if they can pull those trailer to the trail that they are pulling thru, I can pull mine where I'm going which is not even a fraction of those trails. I'm not doing much to mine. My thing is pulling it, use it as a base camp, explore and come "back home" to camp. Here is pictures of mine: https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.1949407660106.96835.1390030955&type=3
and I have blog in here too: http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...y-M101A2-(slow)-Expedition-Trailer-conversion.
and the one with the AT Chaser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt9Jsb2Hu7g&feature=related
and the one of this other guy pulling this trailer in Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk6KJXeOM0k&feature=related
The way I see it if they can pull those trailer to the trail that they are pulling thru, I can pull mine where I'm going which is not even a fraction of those trails. I'm not doing much to mine. My thing is pulling it, use it as a base camp, explore and come "back home" to camp. Here is pictures of mine: https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.1949407660106.96835.1390030955&type=3
and I have blog in here too: http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...y-M101A2-(slow)-Expedition-Trailer-conversion.
Scrapdaddy
Adventurer
Don't mean to hijack, but I really like that fj45 trailer bed. I've seen guys use them on different full size trucks also. Good job! Hijack over, thanks
I have the same base camp style of trailer in mind. BTW an update I started painting it today. Im just rattle canning the whole thing using krylon camo (the olive color) that way if I need to I can touch it up, its how I painted my front bumper and it has held up well (its scratch resistant after it cures) and Im going to put roll on rustolium bedliner on the inside, that way I can use it as a utility trailer to if I need to.
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Arctic Cat
Adventurer
I'm thinkingthe same as you, you can see my thread at http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...y-M101A2-(slow)-Expedition-Trailer-conversion. maybe we can swap ideas.
Dirtytires
Explorer
Looks pretty good with your truck. Good job on the rattle can spray..
Thanks, I think it looks alright now that I got it painted. I like that Krylon camo paint (its how I painted my front bumper to). What is funny is the trailer has more clearance than the truck.
Dirtytires
Explorer
That will change once you start putting weight in it..
Scrapdaddy
Adventurer
It will be hard to overload that trailer, if anything the truck's springs will give it up before that.