Another Hummer Trailer Build

[Fresno]

Okay, myself and 3 guys are building 4 trailers at the same time. I drove to Ft. Lewis to pick up our "war trailers.". These are 1 ton Silver Eagle M1102s. They are great trailers: all aluminum, Torsion axles, 37" tires with runflats.

[Titanpat57]

Man, I'd love to build one of those out....

Big time potential...any solid plan concept drawings?!

Good luck with them! Pat

[Mark Harley]

Let us in on the build plans. What kind of deal did you get?
They are comming down in price and I have seen them less than a grand.

[Fresno]

Short term for camping this summer:

1. Complete paint to match truck paint
2. Upgrade to LED lights
3. Linex bed
4. New top
5. Water tank
6. Heater and LPG tank and mount
7. New rims to match truck

Long term plan for this winter: ???

The price for these were 950 to 1000 plus 10% bid fee. On the east coast they go around 800. I guess they get more to sell.

[Mark Harley]

Good deal, I paid $500.00 for a M101A2 not top, Then the 1102's started to show up.
I can't wait to see the end result.
Post as you go.
Mark

Did you ever check out Steelsoldiers.com? some cool trailers and vehicles there.

[Fresno]

Yes, the guys at Steelsoldiers helped me buy these trailers.

These are the stock plans. I will post the builds as we go.

[Mark Harley]

http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/...trailer/406329
cool site for the build.

[Woods]

Damn those are sweet.

Aluminum frame?

How much does one weigh?

[Fresno]

Curb weight is 1,460 lbs. Aluminum frame and body.

SPECIFICATIONS

General M1101 M1102
Maximum Vehicle Weight 3400 lb (1542 kg) 4200 lb (1905 kg)
Curb Weight 1460 lb ( 662 kg) 1460 lb ( 662 kg)
Maximum Payload Capacity 1940 lb (880 kg) 2740 lb (1243 kg)
Hull Unitized body construction using aircraft grade aluminum and chromoly steel
Dimensions
Overall Length 132 inches (335cm)
Overall Width 85.6 inches (217 cm)
Overall Height 52.5 inches (133 cm)
Track Width 72.5 inches (184 cm)
Drawbar Length (from axle center to eye center) 93.2 inches (237 cm)
Drawbar Eye Height 29.5 inches (75 cm)
Deck Height 34.5 inches (88 cm)
Ground Clearance (Laden) 16 inches (41 cm)
Running Gear
Suspension Type Fully independent progressive rate trailing arm suspension
Axle Tubular steel
Spring Media Progressive rate torselastic rubber chords
Shock Absorbers Telescopic, direct acting, one per wheel, HMMWV compatible
Wheels 16.5 X 8.25, two piece steel, HMMWV compatible, 8 on 6.5 inch bolt pattern
Tires 37X12.50R16.5 Goodyear Wrangler M/T, with 30-mile runflat inserts, HMMWV compatible
Brakes 12 inch x 2 inch free backing hydraulic surge brakes with automatic breakaway actuation. Independent lever-operated left and right side mechanical parking brakes.
Electrical System 24 Volt DC sealed lighting system with blackout convoy lights, 12 pin connector plug mates with HMMWV
Performance
Max Speed (Primary Roads) 55 mph (88 kph )
Max Speed (Secondary Roads) 35 mph (56 kph)
Max Speed (Off Road) 20 mph (32 kph)
Departure Angle 39 degrees
Turning Angle 80 degrees

[Fresno]

http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/...trailer/406329
cool site for the build.

Thanks, great site. This will help planning the build.