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M1101 / M1102 Overland Off-Road Hunting Camping Expedition Trailer - $5,000 (Fairfield)
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Made by Silver Eagle, they are 2009 model year but they were in government storage and never put into service by the military. Essentially they were new old stock when sold at auction. They have been used less than 500 miles since being sold at auction. They still have the original delivery stickers from manufacturer on it with original price of $9222.
I converted / upgraded them into a versatile go anywhere, overland / off-road / camping / hunting / cargo / toy hauler / utility trailers.
SOLD ONE WITH ROOFTOP TENT (see last pic)
ONE AVAILABLE WITHOUT TENT
Original M1101 / M1102 trailer specs:
Curb Weight 1460 lb
Maximum Payload Capacity 2740 lb
Unitized aluminum body
Dimensions
Overall Length 132 inches
Overall Width 85.6 inches
Overall Height 52.5 inches
Track Width 72.5 inches
Drawbar Length (from axle center to eye center) 93.2 inches
Drawbar Eye Height 29.5 inches
Deck Height 34.5 inches
Ground Clearance (Laden) 16 inches
Axle Tubular steel
Spring Media Progressive rate torselastic rubber chords
Shock Absorbers Telescopic, direct acting, one per wheel.
Wheels 16.5 X 8.25, 8 on 6.5 inch bolt pattern
Tires 37X12.50R16.5 Goodyear Wrangler M/T, with 30-mile runflat inserts.
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.
Modifications:
Tires
Huge heavy (326 pounds for the pair) 37” run flat military tires removed and swapped for Dodge Ram 8 lug steel wheels with Firestone Transforce 245/70R17 tires. 3rd matching tire mounted inside box for a spare. (216 pounds for all 3) These tires are only 2 years old and have 90% tread left. Pulls much easier on these tires and trailer is 3” lower.
Electrical
Converted tow cable from 12 pin military to a 7 pin civilian plug. New junction box installed for connection between new cable and trailer wiring harness.
24 volt incandescent tail light bulbs changed out for new 12 volt LED bulbs
All lights on trailer are now LED
Rack / Frame
Custom build heavy duty all aluminum
1/8” - 3/8” aluminum used
5 side to side arches
5 tie down points to top
1/8” aluminum diamond plating top deck
4 strong gas shock assisted steel flip up shelf supports on each side. They stay in up position when shelf not in use.
2 large flip up aluminum shelves
Aluminum side panels with multiple tie down points.
Top frame with side panels and shelves allow for more versatility. Ideal for hauling and securing lots of gear and toys.
Misc
Installed dual heavy duty solid steel 2” hitch receiver step ups in rear. They also function as bumpers.
Mounted new locking waterproof aluminum storage box / toolbox on front of trailer.
Installed a LED lighted aluminum frame license plate holder.
Including new NATO Style 5 gallon Jerry Can.
New lunette lock included.
Height adjustable 2” receiver pintle hitch included.
Pintle / lunette hitch allows for better articulation off road.
Including 3/4 gallon of matching “CARC” substitute tan paint. (It’s from a military supply company, perfect color match) used it to paint the upper rack and shelving.
Built to accommodate any Roof Top tent. Tent shown on sold trailer was a ROOFNEST Falcon all aluminum hard shell roof top tent.
Currently weights approx 1600 pounds.
This is all ready to use as is or upgrade further with Solar, water, etc.
Overall height allows for fit inside a standard garage.
Registered and Titled in California.
Clean clear title
This trailer pulls level and easily with most SUVs or trucks.
Will go anywhere, solid as a rock, very capable off-road overland camping trailer.
Weekend delivery available within 400 mile radius of San Francisco. $20-$400 depending on distance from Fairfield.