military trailer

[H3nightrod]

I have been contemplating a overland trailer for some time. I found this on Craig's list and wanted to see what you guys think. The seller seems very concerned about the about of my H3 Alpha to pull it. Is this model to big for the H3? Any input would be highly appreciated.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/hvo/4536402012.html

 

[deserth3]

Easy enough. Have him look at the placard on the side of the tongue and tell you how much it weights.
If it not there, it should be Somewhere on the trailer

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[Woodtick]

That's way to heavy for a H3,if it wasn't ,it would already be in my pole building . That is a fantastic price and a short drive.

 

[Woodtick]

There is a military hardware dealer off 294, in WI,just over the boarder. You may want to check there.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

that's way too much weight for an overland trailer... sorry.

 

[chaos254]

Those trailers weigh 2750lbs

 

[Hills]

Look for an m416. I just picked one up this weekend for 460 bucks. I need to put some work into it, but its perfect! You cant even tell you're pulling it.

 

[H3nightrod]

Thanks for all the help

 

[silvrzuki77]

I have a m116a3 for sale. 800 pounds dry. sure 300 pounds of it is just the 37" goodyears with the run flats and beadlocks.

 

[H3nightrod]

I have a m116a3 for sale. 800 pounds dry. sure 300 pounds of it is just the 37" goodyears with the run flats and beadlocks.

Sounds awesome!!!

Any pics?

 

[silvrzuki77]

Sure, its in the for sale section. I have another that I added sides too for mostly utility and landscaping.

Here are some pics.



I like the m416 trailer with out a doubt if I had my samurai. If im going to pull a trailer now might as well justify it. 1 ton capactity, but actually super smooth offroad. I already grabbbed a bunch of rocks while offroad for my backyard waterfall.

 

[silvrzuki77]

Here is a early pic of mine with sides.

 

[Chook]

I have a large ex-army trailer......... Its rated 4500lbs but can handle a lot more than that !!!!!

Here is a video of my first trip offroad with it (have modded it more since then)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D79J14m6Dwg

 

[4speedfunk]

I vote for the m416, or possibly an older civilian version. I made my trailer from a 1950s-era "bantam" trailer. It's slightly larger than the 416....but much less weight. If you plan to off-road it...you need to keep the weight and COG such that you can disconnect it and walk it around by hand. Trailers and tight trails do not mix and it's nice to have this ability. More than once I've gotten all jacked around with no way out of a trail, so I welded some handles on the tongue to make it easy to maneuver. Not sure on the weight....prolly around 700.

 

[H3nightrod]

Thanks for the info. I am still searching around with no luck. Best I found was a aluminum m1102 dry weight is around 1400lbs. I am waiting to see if I find something lighter and more affordable.

 

[silvrzuki77]

Problem now is the gov pulled most everything from auction with no reason. Lots of theories, but no more trucks and trailers for awhile.

 

[chad]

whats some of those theories? i havent been on the auction site lately to see.

 

[chad]

just checked govliquidation, several hmmwv trailers on there up for sale in Atlanta, Georgia. and a few mobile kitchen trailers in Delaware.