offroad trailers? anybody have one

willtjx · 01-04-2005, 06:39 PM

i am interested in making an offroad trailer to pull behind my 02 tj. does anybody on this board have one or have information on where to buy or how to make? i love the tentrax but am not willing to pay 10k and i dont think the fiberglass body would stand up all that well against bumps and scrapes. i am thinking sheet-metal and square tubing. not too big but big enough to haul one 4-wheeler.

any pics would be helpful. i am searching for a couple of pics that i like to show what i am talking about.

i am hoping that the mods will leave this in the tj forum since that is what i plan on pulling it behind.

willtjx

Tumbleweed01 · 01-04-2005, 07:39 PM

my 1953 M100 trailer

Erik S. · 01-04-2005, 07:42 PM

My suggestion would be to base it on the design of the Vietnam-era M416 1/4 ton Jeep trailer.

Do a search for "M416", and I'm sure you'll get plenty of hits.

Good little trailers.

Another suggestion, for offroad, use a pintle hook and lunette eye setup, and then use a ball hitch for the road. When you make the trailer, put a 2" receiver on the front so you can change the two out. I've seen it done, and it was a really cool way to have the best of both worlds.

HTH

Erik

**LoneJeeper** · 01-04-2005, 07:44 PM

I've looked into it for my flyfishing sports...

http://www.adventuretrailers.com/
http://www.backcountrytrailers.com/

were my personal fave's.

I then decided i didn't really want to spend a whole weekend with some of the sports...

lj

willtjx · 01-04-2005, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erik S.

My suggestion would be to base it on the design of the Vietnam-era M416 1/4 ton Jeep trailer.

that is exactly what i am looking for
with a rhino-lined bed...perfect

now i just need to find or build one
thanx

willtjx

Tumbleweed01 · 01-04-2005, 09:35 PM

The Bantam trailer was the first 1/4 ton trailer, mostly WWII era.
The M100 trailer was very similar, mostly Korean War era.
The M416 trailer was very similar, mostly Viet Nam era.
The Canadian M101 trailer is similar to all the above.

Most folks can't tell the difference in any of the above. There are group buys on Canadian trailers going on regular basis. 20 of them were recently shipped to Az, to Jeepers.

NakedJeeper · 01-04-2005, 10:27 PM

I have 2 PDF files I found on the web that describe, in detail, the M416 army trailer. One is the War Department Technical Bulletin with the specs on the "1/4 ton two wheel amphibian trailer" and the other is operators manual with lots of diagrams and details on the same trailer.

If you cannot find them on the web, I could email them to you. The operator's manual is about 4mb and the spec sheet is about 2 mb.

JPShelton · 01-05-2005, 05:30 AM

I've got one of those M-416 ex-military trailers and I love it.

I can carry enough gear and grub for my family to stay out in the wilds for a week at a time, if we want to, and with the pintle hitch arrangement, the trailer will go virtually anywhere my TJ will. It really makes the TJ a "family compatible" trail rig.

If you get one, I doubt that you'll regret it.

I've gone through three 4 wheel-drives in the time that I've had this thing and I have no plans to ever part with it.

SeaHoCaptain · 01-05-2005, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed01

my 1953 M100 trailer

That's exactly what I want to do. Just have to find one in the Mid-Atlantic area.....

Looks GREAT!!!

David

jkulbeth · 01-05-2005, 09:06 AM

I spotted these at a place called Swiss Army Vehicles in Fayetteville, AR last time I was driving through. I'm not sure if these are what you're after, but it's an option I suppose... looks like they've got 1 and 1-1/2 ton trailers going for $1500 or so.

Swiss Army Vehicles link

I know nothing about them -- just spotted them one day.

The Diver · 01-05-2005, 09:55 AM

Nice but expensive

Alan

neosheer · 01-05-2005, 08:30 PM

I can and have build real safari 4x4 trailers used in African safaris and Offroad ventures.

I am South African too so these have been field tested

Located in GA now 50 miles N of ATL

willtjx · 01-05-2005, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neosheer

I can and have build real safari 4x4 trailers used in African safaris and Offroad ventures.

I am South African too so these have been field tested

Located in GA now 50 miles N of ATL

how much???

neosheer · 01-06-2005, 04:38 PM

Gimme a max budget price that you would like to spend and I will see what is the best I can do

Ofcourse the trailers in the picture includes stuff like: Jerry can holders, kitchen, roof rack, propane tank holder, water tank, 4x4 wheels (which might be the most expensive part)

I can also provide links to roof top tents that will fit ontop of either the trailers or the jeep. These tents does cost an arm and a leg tho but its something cool if you got the $ to spend.

Like I mentioned before these trailers can range anywhere from $1500 to $15K

These trailers are usually custom build to the customers needs and requirements. If this post violates the forum rules please let me know.

You can contact me via email for more info
peterbez@charter.net

willtjx · 01-08-2005, 06:22 PM

i was kinda wanting to do it myself. i am a firm believer in DIY. makes me proud

willtjx

01-04-2005, 07:42 PM	#3
Erik S. Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: CT/RI Posts: 235 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	My suggestion would be to base it on the design of the Vietnam-era M416 1/4 ton Jeep trailer. Do a search for "M416", and I'm sure you'll get plenty of hits. Good little trailers. Another suggestion, for offroad, use a pintle hook and lunette eye setup, and then use a ball hitch for the road. When you make the trailer, put a 2" receiver on the front so you can change the two out. I've seen it done, and it was a really cool way to have the best of both worlds. HTH Erik __________________ [url=http://www.jonfund.com]www.Jonfund.com[/url] Why be smart? When being stupid so much easier! [url=http://www.twistedsteel4x4.com/forum/index.php?referid=57]Twisted Steel 4x4[/url] Online shop and Bulletin Board. Come check them out. Log on to the Bulletin Board and ask any question you might have.

01-05-2005, 05:30 AM	#8
JPShelton Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tahlequah, Oklahoma Posts: 42 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I've got one of those M-416 ex-military trailers and I love it. I can carry enough gear and grub for my family to stay out in the wilds for a week at a time, if we want to, and with the pintle hitch arrangement, the trailer will go virtually anywhere my TJ will. It really makes the TJ a "family compatible" trail rig. If you get one, I doubt that you'll regret it. I've gone through three 4 wheel-drives in the time that I've had this thing and I have no plans to ever part with it. __________________ -JP 1998 TJ: 2.5L / AX-5, Full Doors, Soft Top, A/C, D-30 front / D-35 Trac Lock rear / 4.86 R&P 31 X 10.5 -15 BFG's, 2-meter "Ham" radio, ex-USMC M-416utility trailer.

01-05-2005, 09:06 AM	#10
jkulbeth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 858 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I spotted these at a place called Swiss Army Vehicles in Fayetteville, AR last time I was driving through. I'm not sure if these are what you're after, but it's an option I suppose... looks like they've got 1 and 1-1/2 ton trailers going for $1500 or so. Swiss Army Vehicles link I know nothing about them -- just spotted them one day. __________________ 2004 Wrangler Unlimited, Shale Green, soft-top, Shrockwork Rocker Guards, Kumho 31x10.5 AT's [COLOR=DarkGreen]Green Jeep Club Member #119[/COLOR]

01-08-2005, 06:22 PM	#15
willtjx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 180 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i was kinda wanting to do it myself. i am a firm believer in DIY. makes me proud willtjx __________________ [COLOR=Navy][SIZE=2]Blue Jeep Club Member #94[/SIZE][/COLOR] Patriot Blue 2002 Wrangler Model X 33x12.5 Pro-Comp Mud Terrains on 15x7 black steel rims RE 3.5" SF kit Flowmaster50

01-05-2005, 09:55 AM	#11
The Diver Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, Texas - Y'all Posts: 40 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Nice but expensive Alan

01-05-2005, 08:30 PM	#12
neosheer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 14 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I can and have build real safari 4x4 trailers used in African safaris and Offroad ventures. I am South African too so these have been field tested Located in GA now 50 miles N of ATL

01-06-2005, 04:38 PM	#14
neosheer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 14 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Gimme a max budget price that you would like to spend and I will see what is the best I can do Ofcourse the trailers in the picture includes stuff like: Jerry can holders, kitchen, roof rack, propane tank holder, water tank, 4x4 wheels (which might be the most expensive part) I can also provide links to roof top tents that will fit ontop of either the trailers or the jeep. These tents does cost an arm and a leg tho but its something cool if you got the $ to spend. Like I mentioned before these trailers can range anywhere from $1500 to $15K These trailers are usually custom build to the customers needs and requirements. If this post violates the forum rules please let me know. You can contact me via email for more info peterbez@charter.net