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Trailers

Discussion in 'Jeep Trailer Tech' started by J2H, Jul 19, 2007.

  1. J2H

    J2H Total Jeep Newbie

    The thought crossed my mind to invest in a trailer incase I decide to take the Jeep to a rally across the country, or a military tdy or something, or for my hobbies, now... what would be the best trailers for a CJ5? I want something that looks military. I heard about the M416, are there others out there?
     
    J2H, Jul 19, 2007
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  2. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    CDN M101 or Bantam Civilian or M100.
     
    sparky, Jul 19, 2007
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  3. J2H

    J2H Total Jeep Newbie

    thanks! I did a search after I posted and found some ideas, now am Googling :D

    Found a place to get a trailer! Saw two 146s for 500 and one 101 for 350!

    now, I just need to buy the Jeep, then the trailer!
     
    Last edited: Jul 19, 2007
    J2H, Jul 19, 2007
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  4. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Don't get an American 101, they're too big for a Jeep.

    The Canadian M101 is a newer version of the M416 for most purposes.
     
    sparky, Jul 19, 2007
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  5. J2H

    J2H Total Jeep Newbie

    it didnt specify what the 101 was... but I did like the 416s
     
    Last edited: Jul 19, 2007
    J2H, Jul 19, 2007
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  6. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    American M101s look like a BIG M416. They're made to be pulled behind Hummers, they do well behind full size trucks. They push a little CJ-5 around a bit though.
     
    sparky, Jul 19, 2007
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  7. J2H

    J2H Total Jeep Newbie

    oh, ok, gotcha! I got some time to wait before I get me a trailer, seeing as I don't have the Jeep yet
     
    J2H, Jul 19, 2007
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  8. Robert Bills

    Robert Bills Member

    For a CJ-5, the following 1/4 ton trailers would work:

    WWII MBT or T3 (Manufactured by Willys and Bantam, lunette ring/pintle hitch, round fenders, no tailgate)

    Post WWII M100 (Basically an updated MBT/T3, various mfrs, lunette ring/pintle hitch, round fenders, no tailgate)

    Bantam T3-C (Manufactured by Bantam from 1946-1953, a civilian version of the WWII T3, round fenders, with fulton hitch and tailgate. My favorite for jeep camping as the tailgate is quite useful.)

    M416 (Various manufacturers from approx. 1967+, replaced the M100, lunette ring/pintle hitch, angled fenders, no tailgate)

    Canadian M101 (similar to American M416)


    The following websites may be useful:

    http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/hubbardtrailers/bantam.html

    http://vegasauto.net/m416/

    http://dpagembt3.home.mindspring.com/Interesting facts.htm

    Here is a link to photos of my 1946 Bantam T3-C (towed behind my family's CJ-5 when I was a teenager, recently restored and now towed behind my CJ-7):

    http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showgallery.php?cat=924



    Robert Bills
    Orange County CA
    '97 Jeep ZJ
    '83 Jeep CJ-7
    '46 Bantam T3-C
     
    Robert Bills, Jul 20, 2007
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  9. Canadian 62

    Canadian 62 Member

    Hi Jeff...don't wait to buy or look for a "good" trailer. It may take a few years to find a good one, in your area, at the price you want to pay. When your jeep is done you don't want to be rush to find a trailer and have to select some crap. My trailer has been rebuilt for 5 years now but my cj is still not finished!
     
    Canadian 62, Jul 26, 2007
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  10. J2H

    J2H Total Jeep Newbie

    I found a 416 for 300.00, but i dont think my wife will approve the purchase
     
    J2H, Jul 27, 2007
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