Using M1101 military trailer for overlanding camper

[Dls79]

I purchased a M1101 military trailer that I want to use for overland camping. I would like to convert the trailer hubs from 8 lug 6.5” bolt pattern to 5x5 so that I can use Jeep wheels and 35” tires. I have searched for days for hub adaptations or other ways to accomplish this. Does anyone have suggestions?

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[ndn384]

When I was building mine (m101), I just bought a new axel. Then I was able to order the width that I wanted, lug pattern, electronic brakes and the parking break. I even ordered it flipped with new leaf springs.

 

[USMC_1Wire6337]

https://www.airbagit.com/Billet-Wheel-Adapters-Adaptors-Spacers-p/aa-8650-5500-pn20x.htm

 

[ndn384]

 

[Tiny]

Ok, that's pretty fuggin cool.

 

[ndn384]

Ok, that's pretty fuggin cool.

Thanks. It was a fun project. Started off as a mess.

 

[Martinnfb]

Incredible result

 

[Shamus]

Have not decided if I'm going to convert mine from the 8 lug.

My build thread -> https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/m1102-conversion-to-expedition-trailer.154336/

Mine is an M1102. Spec weight was 1650lbs. I added 600 lbs with custom top, tent, awning, solar, fridge, battery and chuck boxes.

Without gear it is ~2250 lbs

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[Dls79]

When I was building mine (m101), I just bought a new axel. Then I was able to order the width that I wanted, lug pattern, electronic brakes and the parking break. I even ordered it flipped with new leaf springs.

do you remember where you got the axle? Did you have to change springs, shocks?

 

[ndn384]

do you remember where you got the axle? Did you have to change springs, shocks?

I ordered the axel from Redneck Trailer supply. I got lucky because they were right down the street from my house. I ordered it with new leaf springs. I never installed shocks on it.

 

[Blade1668]

Dang are them 1102 trailers great, a unit I was in got a forced issue of them for all unit vehicles capable of pulling one.
I thought about buying one but wasn't sure I wanted that heavy of trailer, I had a trailer made with a MJ short bed at the time with a ton plus axle.
FYI: Anyone in S.E. GA, S.C., or N. FL. and you see a Comanche bed trailer with a 2×2 square tubing frame and bumper and axle. Let me know I'd love to know who stole it.

 

[Arcticelf]

https://venumwheel.com/

 

[SilverbackOH]

I purchased a M1101 military trailer that I want to use for overland camping. I would like to convert the trailer hubs from 8 lug 6.5” bolt pattern to 5x5 so that I can use Jeep wheels and 35” tires. I have searched for days for hub adaptations or other ways to accomplish this. Does anyone have suggestions?

What did you end up doing as I am wanting to do the exact same thing. I got the M1102 for the reason for the beefier axle than the M1101 so I'm not really wanting to swap out the axle. Let me know either way as I am curious.

 

[Dls79]

I ended up just buying new wheels. The wheels from a dodge 3500 pickup truck fit the military hubs. I put 17 in rims on and 35” tires.

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