History: purchased M116, no A designation, but it has the M37 hub design with no surge, so it's comparable to the A1. Purchased it from craigslist this past summer for $200. It already had some modifications for 4wheeler hauling in the form of front and back grates that were removable *front was so they could drive the first one straight up into the truck bed*. There was also a basic frame welded around the perimeter. This was originally purchased to be built up as an expedition trailer for long scuba treks and general camping, but has been worth its weight in gold for hauling stuff.
So here's my situation, potential solution and plea for help. I've been lurking here for a while and have a relatively unique situation/use for my trailer I think, so here goes
Tow rig, Jeep WJ. Dual battery system is in progress *accepting suggestions on which dual battery controller to go with. Primary will remain used for starting/normal operation with deep draw system used when engine is off. Want a charge and disconnect feature to prevent primary battery drain.
Trailer-currently in progress, started with 3/4 ton military generator trailer. Pull everything off of the frame, replacing axle with dexter 3500 with E brakes, and new bed is in progress to style after the jeep. Box will be enclosed with pull out drawers, one with kitchen style drawers and a kitchen, the other will hold scuba tanks and what not. Front of trailer will hold compressor for tanks, and other essential stuff. Rooftop tent on top of box.
Wiring was run for a 7 pin plug this past weekend as well as the original lights bolted in after 12v conversion.
New top design will be removable as the current deck is, and the two will be interchangeable. It is nice to have a flatbed trailer for various things, and instead of maintaining two trailers, I'd rather build a winch system into the roof of the garage and store the original deck up there, leave the expedition top on the trailer, and if I need to swap, the deck can be put back on with two guys and hoist the expedition bit up into the roof. Currently the desk is held on with 4 big *** pins, so the deck of the expedition set will be based on that design to allow ease of transfer and I will incorporate a plug into the frame so the lights on the box will be functional as well as getting 12v to various things.
This is a long work in progress, and likely a 2 year build.
So here's my situation, potential solution and plea for help. I've been lurking here for a while and have a relatively unique situation/use for my trailer I think, so here goes
Tow rig, Jeep WJ. Dual battery system is in progress *accepting suggestions on which dual battery controller to go with. Primary will remain used for starting/normal operation with deep draw system used when engine is off. Want a charge and disconnect feature to prevent primary battery drain.
Trailer-currently in progress, started with 3/4 ton military generator trailer. Pull everything off of the frame, replacing axle with dexter 3500 with E brakes, and new bed is in progress to style after the jeep. Box will be enclosed with pull out drawers, one with kitchen style drawers and a kitchen, the other will hold scuba tanks and what not. Front of trailer will hold compressor for tanks, and other essential stuff. Rooftop tent on top of box.
Wiring was run for a 7 pin plug this past weekend as well as the original lights bolted in after 12v conversion.
New top design will be removable as the current deck is, and the two will be interchangeable. It is nice to have a flatbed trailer for various things, and instead of maintaining two trailers, I'd rather build a winch system into the roof of the garage and store the original deck up there, leave the expedition top on the trailer, and if I need to swap, the deck can be put back on with two guys and hoist the expedition bit up into the roof. Currently the desk is held on with 4 big *** pins, so the deck of the expedition set will be based on that design to allow ease of transfer and I will incorporate a plug into the frame so the lights on the box will be functional as well as getting 12v to various things.
This is a long work in progress, and likely a 2 year build.