military surplus , short jep trailers

[peter lena 8,589]

when you look at the junk out there , military surplus is really  the deal , if it applies to you , made for  heavy use , easily modified to fit your situation , https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=military+surplus+%2c+short+trailer%2c+1%2f4+ton%2c+jeep&id=8D6B15B90699A8626DD4D8C53440E47957BB75B6&form=IQFRBA&tsc=ImageHoverTitle&first=1  , just spotted the other day , and immediately thought of its size and shape for W/H  related usage , just an idea, pete  

[peter lena 8,589]

years ago while in the N/G  we would regularly recover / maintain  trucks / trailers , mobile anything , a regular  service was to kerosene or  cosmoline  soak down chassis , door frames all boxed sections , to have an ongoing lubrication soak thru , while it was used . those trailers were very practically  designed / built.  that  circle hitch is easily changed over to a  ball hitch , pete    

[pfrederi 17,685]

But at almost 700lbs empty would not want to trust my WH to stop it if it had a load

 

 

[Hampton 95]

Used to sleep on the canvas covers.  lol

[daveoman1966 3,745]

While stationed with the 8th Div Hq of the US Army in Germany 1969-71, I was the driver of a deuce-n-a-half 6x6 enclosed/expandable cargo van that housed the G-2 intel surveillance unit staff.  I had dual role as the driver and G-2 classified documents security specialist (E4).   Behind the 6x6 was being towed one of these 2-wheel trailers and in it was a HUGE canvass tent that is deployed for troops while on bivouac. The bivouac site was a long drive on the Autobahn and I had that WWII vintage 6x6 van storming down the concrete at top speed...45-50mph.  My E6 staff sargent was not impressed, but I was the lead truck and everyone had to follow/chase me.  God, what a fun ride that was...like a thrill ride on county fair race day.  ps... I got the drvier job 'cause I was able to back up the 6x6 with trailer...straight, everytime.  Country boys know stuff like that.  

  

Edited September 8, 2022 by daveoman1966

[peter lena 8,589]

 @daveoman1966  one of my first job,s  was helping on a stake bodied truck , for pick ups , dump runs , etc . everett , the owner , taught me how to mirror drive , and how things worked on a  truck, he was always there  , shotgun  telling me / showing me how its done .  as the owner  you can bet everett , taught me how to drive and watch what he did . the confidence  and  common sense  he instilled in me , is still there today . jump in anything and drive it , regularly drove  trucks to major service set up , / exchange for  rebuilt trucks , pete

[Stormin 9,981]

I had a similar trailer. Ex-army Sankey. Would carry a ton. I wouldn't hitch one up to a Wheel Horse though. Even though fitted with brakes.

Edited September 8, 2022 by Stormin

[Pullstart 62,812]

1 hour ago, Hampton said:

Used to sleep on the canvas covers.  lol

Were you in the service?    If so, thank you for your bravery and selflessness!  @admin could label your post details to what branch you were in 

[ri702bill 8,296]

3 hours ago, daveoman1966 said:

I got the drvier job 'cause I was able to back up the 6x6 with trailer...straight, everytime

Liviing "The Ocean State" , there are many public boat ramps. After a day fishing with my son-in-law and the 2 boys, once his boat is out of the water, we will sometimes hang around the ramp. What a hoot, watching the newbies and the not-so-skilled attempt to back an empty trailer down the ramp. More see-sawing than at a kiddie playground!!!

[Handy Don 12,174]

44 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

Liviing "The Ocean State" , there are many public boat ramps. After a day fishing with my son-in-law and the 2 boys, once his boat is out of the water, we will sometimes hang around the ramp. What a hoot, watching the newbies and the not-so-skilled attempt to back an empty trailer down the ramp. More see-sawing than at a kiddie playground!!!

Little practice, hard to see empty trailer, long wheelbase vehicle and relatively short wheelbase trailer--recipe for all over the place.

[ri702bill 8,296]

8 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

recipe for all over the place.

And pretty quickly, too !!

[pfrederi 17,685]

Getting harder to twist around to back up and hook up.  Never did master 4 wheel.  I have several horses with front hitch provisions...

[Handy Don 12,174]

30 minutes ago, pfrederi said:

Never did master 4 wheel

I've never tried it but in my head it seems pretty tricky!  The "head on" approach at least lets you see how you're messing up.   

Edited September 8, 2022 by Handy Don

[Hampton 95]

17 hours ago, Pullstart said:

Were you in the service?    If so, thank you for your bravery and selflessness!  @admin could label your post details to what branch you were in 

 

VA  Army National Guard

[peter lena 8,589]

@pfrederi  always liked  the small footprint a horse has for moving many things . when initially  cutting back my yard  edging , once I  got  with it , just went into a tough spot  , cutter  / chain saw,  20 ft  nylon load strap , easily dragged out the  excess , then used plow to  put it where  it needed to be ,  when I  go to the lake to fish , always park back in the zone to keep away from those that can not , back up a trailer . incredible  to watch some of these guys , bend and twist a trailer , obvious  they have zero mirror  driving experience . learned that  early on , when   I  am with my grand kids'  having them go thru basics , first question , what's in your mirrors ?  talk to me , easy to see views ?  if not, adjust  ,  never " guesstimate " a car pass , verify it with  distance around it , had them parallel  parking , backing up a  slight hill . in traffic ,  enhance their confidence , ask them how they see an up coming  issue . face in mirror , pete