elmo_cecil wrote:hey hey new to the forum... just wanted to say hi
great build... im working on a camper based off of an m116 right now... im also working on buying and putting a furnace in (but going with a diesel one)
any word from the wise for me?
featherliteCT1 wrote:So do you think you will be able easily to source a new thermocouple?
lfhoward wrote:elmo_cecil wrote:hey hey new to the forum... just wanted to say hi
great build... im working on a camper based off of an m116 right now... im also working on buying and putting a furnace in (but going with a diesel one)
any word from the wise for me?
Hello! I just checked out your photo album and I like your trailer. Would the style be considered a Vardo?
A couple of things I've noticed building on the M116:
- All the angles on the trailer won't be perfectly square (due to usage by the Army, probably), so you have to adapt your plans accordingly. The bed on mine was actually bowed where it was tallest in the center above the axles. One side of the front was lower than the other.
- It's worth fixing the surge brakes and making sure they work. It's a heavy trailer and the brakes really help. Use Dot-5 silicone brake fluid, not the Dot-3 that your car/truck uses. Croft Trailer Supply has all the parts for the surge brake apparatus if anything needs replacing. (I have part numbers somewhere on my build that you can reference.)
- I replaced the military tires and rims with ones from a GMC pickup truck of the same era, and it lowered the trailer enough to make it easier to tow but also get into and out of.
- Anything you need that is military trailer specific can be found on the Steel Soldiers forum. You can download the Army's technical manual for the 101/116 trailer there, which has all the part numbers and maintenance procedures.
Hope some of this is useful! If you ever have questions just feel free to ask.
Lauren
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